Glan Yr Afon (Riverside Pub)

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Glan Yr Afon (Riverside Pub)

Glan Yr Afon is a valued pub within the community in Pennal, which came under hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is now community-owned after an initiative to save the pub.

Mae Glan yr Afon yn dafarn werthfawr o fewn cymuned Pennal. Bu trwy gyfnod anodd yn ystod pandemig Covid-19, ond mae bellach yn eiddo i'r gymuned ar ôl menter i achub y dafarn.

Duration
12 years
Cost of capital
7% for the bridging loan and 0% for the blended finance
Turnover
£nil - start up
Amount invested
£251,680
Year of Investment
2022
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

Blackburne House

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An ornate red brick building with Victorian-style architecture, featuring a central clock tower, arched windows, and intricate stone detailing. The structure exudes historical charm, framed against a clear blue sky.

Blackburne House is a Liverpool-based charity that supports the development of local - and often vulnerable - women. With a core focus on education, they offer a range of nationally-recognised courses and qualifications to women - particularly in sectors in which women are still under-represented. 

Duration
3 years
Cost of capital
7%
Turnover
£1.1m
Investor Details
Livv Investment
Amount invested
Loan £130,000-Grant £20,000
Year of Investment
2024
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

Home Kitchen

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 The image shows a cosy fine-dining restaurant

Home Kitchen is a not-for-profit restaurant and social impact programme. Developed with top chef Adam Simmonds, they’re serving the finest quality food while transforming the perception of homelessness and making a positive impact on the UK hospitality sector. Their mission is to help socially vulnerable people get out of poverty and into work. 

Duration
3 years
Cost of capital
10%
Turnover
£0 (Pre Trading)
Investor Details
Big Issue Invest
Amount invested
£210,000
Year of Investment
2024
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)