Social investment and access to finance programmes
As well as grant schemes, there are other possible sources of investment for third sector organisations:
- Social Investment
Social investment is investment made for a social purpose in organisations committed to delivering benefits society and the environment. This investment – whether from grants, loans, equity investments or other emerging forms – can enable third sector organisations, including social enterprises, to develop their operations and become more sustainable.
- Risk Capital Fund for Social Enterprise
The Office of the Third Sector's £10m risk capital investment fund aims to improve social enterprises’ access to private and independent investment.
- Unclaimed Assets
The Government has been working with the bank and building society sector to design a scheme to allow money in dormant accounts to be reinvested in society, while protecting consumers' rights to reclaim their money at any time.
- Adventure Capital Fund
The Adventure Capital Fund was launched in December 2002 with the aim of delivering a new form of long-term investment into community enterprises.
