Figurative

Figurative provides specialist finance for arts, heritage, cultural and creative organisations. By investing in the cultural and creative sector, we want to support more organisations to become enterprising and resilient and promote the wider positive impact art and creativity have on society.
Investors

Rose Tinted Financial Services C.I.C

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A group of five women sitting together on a brown leather couch in a warmly lit room.

Rose Tinted Financial Services offers Personal Financial Support and Mental Wellbeing Services for people from all backgrounds and ages who are in debt, just live from paycheck to paycheck and are struggling to take control over their financial situation provoking a negative impact on their mental health.

Duration
18 months
Cost of capital
6.5%
Turnover
£40,000
Investor Details
Key Fund
Amount invested
£10,000 (£2900 grant+ £7100 loan)
Year of Investment
2023
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

Ark Resettlement Services

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A group of people smiling outside

Ark Resettlement Services (ARKRS) is an award-winning charity specialising in supporting ex-offenders to reintegrate into the community, through the provision of housing and support.  

Duration
72 month
Cost of capital
7.9%
Turnover
£1,468,860
Investor Details
Social Investment Business
Amount invested
£350,000
Year of Investment
2024
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

Chocolate Films

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A small group of people sits in a studio, attentively listening to two individuals engaged in a discussion. The setting includes professional lighting equipment, a green screen, and a projector, indicating a media or film-related event. The "Chocolate Films" logo is faintly visible on the white backdrop.

Chocolate films is an independent, full-service video production company. They are an international agency based in London and Glasgow, with global partners and satellite offices in the EU and US. They make content with impact – from promo videos to documentaries, animations to event films, and more. 

Duration
4 years
Cost of capital
7.5%
Turnover
£160,000
Investor Details
Big Issue Invest
Amount invested
£127,500 loan (+£22,500 grant)
Year of Investment
2022
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

Resultery Projects Cymru

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Football pitch at Resultery Projects Cymru

Resultery Projects Cymru is a sports facility in Bettws. They provide a space for the community to enjoy a range of activities from sports clubs, dance to community gardening.


Cyfleuster chwaraeon ym Metws yw Resultery Projects Cymru. Maen nhw’n cynnig lle i’r gymuned wneud amrywiaeth o weithgareddau, o glybiau chwaraeon a dawns i arddio cymunedol.
 

Duration
1 year
Cost of capital
7% dropping to 6% after completion of climate change planning and Real Living Wage accreditation
Turnover
£nil - start up
Amount invested
£265,000
Year of Investment
2022
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)