Pre Investment Support

Here at Good Finance, one of our key goals is to improve knowledge on social investment, what it is, what it can be used for and the journey and process it requires.

This Hub takes a step back to focus on the 'pre-investment' stage, supporting social enterprises and charities by signposting to tools, resources and organisations that can help them to achieve their next steps, even in the face of adversity.  

We know that social investment isn't for everyone, but we are dedicated to enabling organisationss to make informed decisions on the future of their income streams based on their own needs and circumstances.  

Remember, our website has tools and resources designed to help organisations at every stage. For example you can try the Is It Right For Us tool for quick answers on whether repayable finance is worth exploring, or you can use the Fundmapper tool for quick and easy connections to social investors.  

If you have any feedback on this support page or would like to add any tools, resources or organisations to the listing, please email aconstable@goodfinance.org.uk for more information. 

 

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Diversity, equity and inclusion
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Impact Management
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Fundraising: Grants, Blended Finance and Social Investment
Fundraising: Grants, Blended Finance and Social Investment
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Building capacity and resilience: where to go for more support
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Getting started with legal structures

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The Bike Project

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The Bike Project Team

The Bike Project are a charity that takes in second-hand bikes, refurbishes them and donates them to refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. The bikes help them to access food banks and other critical services as well as improving their general wellbeing. 

Duration
3-5 years
Cost of capital
3% on SITR. Revenue Participation capped at 1.2 x loan amount.
Turnover
£2.3m
Amount invested
£170,000 SITR loans + £50,000 Revenue Participation Agreemehttps://acrobat.adobe.com/?x_api_client_id=bookmark&x_api_client_location=Readernt

What is the Community Enterprise Growth Plan and Why Does it Matter? Have Your Say on the Future of Dormant Assets…

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On Saturday, the Dormant Assets consultation was launched to help the government make an informed decision on what should happen with the £738m+ made available via the scheme. At Good Finance, we are supporting the Community Enterprise Growth Plan . This post explores what that is and crucially...

Cornerstone Place

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Cornerstone Placce

Cornerstone Place is a social enterprise which supports homelessness charities to add fit-for-purpose properties to their portfolios.  Our unique ‘Shared Upsides’ model transfers more than 50% of the value in our project to our charity partners.

Duration
15 Years
Cost of capital
4.3%
Turnover
£0 (pre-trading)
Investor Details
Key Fund
Amount invested
£240,000 loan + £51,640 grant
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan

Freedom Foundation

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Freedom Foundation

Freedom Foundation is a Nottingham based social enterprise working to improve children’s physical and mental wellbeing through music, dance, and mentoring.

Duration
5 years
Cost of capital
6.5%
Turnover
£121,588
Investor Details
Key Fund
Amount invested
£79,970 (£23,100 loan, £56,870 grant)
Product type
Blended – part grant, part loan