#AD Social investment is full of jargon and myths. So @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social is busting them in a 3-part series Myth #1: “Social investment isn’t right for us.” Check your suitability with the “Is it right for us?” tool https://loom.ly/hYf-0Rs#AD

🚨Survey is closing today! Social enterprises & charities – share your experience of funding & social investment to help shape the future of Good Finance. 🕑️ 7-minute survey 💰️ Chance to win a £50 social supermarket voucher Have your say 👉️ buff.ly/w35v4zD

🚨 Our February newsletter is live! Inside: 1️⃣ Final call to take our community survey (win a £50 social enterprise voucher!) 2️⃣ Myth-busting social investment 3️⃣ Saving the a beloved pub 4️⃣ An honest apprenticeship reflection Dive in 👇

🚨 2 days to go! Social enterprises & charities – your voice is needed! Share your experience of funding & social investment to help shape the future of Good Finance. 🕑️ 7-minute survey 💰️ Chance to win a £50 social supermarket voucher Have your say 👉️ buff.ly/w35v4zD

Myth #3: “It’s not social enough.” “Social investors just want to make money.” The reality 👇 💡 Many are social enterprises themselves 💡 Funding can start small 💡 It’s often a mission-aligned partnership Explore the Good Finance Investor Directory > buff.ly/IZStwWZ

🚨 3 days to go! Survey closes Friday 27th Feb Social enterprises & charities – your voice is needed! Share your experience of funding & social investment to help shape the future of Good Finance. 🕑️ 7-minute survey 💰️ Chance to win a £50 social supermarket voucher Have your say 👉️ buff.ly/w35v4zD

How do you make social investment work for your community? 👉️ Read our latest blog that explores the journey of the Half Moon Inn in Tees Valley, and how community-led action and social investment came together to save it > buff.ly/2T6HP3H #pub #socialimpact #community

🚨 4 days to go! Survey closes Friday 27th Feb Social enterprises & charities – your voice is needed! Share your experience of funding & social investment to help shape the future of Good Finance. 🕑️ 7-minute survey 💰️ Chance to win a £50 social supermarket voucher Have your say 👉️ buff.ly/w35v4zD

Last chance — survey closes Friday 27th Feb Social enterprises & charities – your voice is needed! Share your experience of funding & social investment to help shape the future of Good Finance. ⏱️ 7-minute survey 🎁 Chance to win a £50 social supermarket voucher Have your say 👉️

Social investment isn’t just about returns. It’s about people, places and long-term impact. So what should modern investment committees look like? Here are 7 key lessons from the Investment Committees of the Future 👉 Read the blog: buff.ly/3slX6H0

#AD Social investment is full of jargon and myths. So @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social is busting them in a 3-part series Myth #1: “Social investment isn’t right for us.” Check your suitability with the “Is it right for us?” tool https://loom.ly/hYf-0Rs#AD

📊 What’s next for your social impact organisation? The Outcomes Matrix helps you map outcomes, measure change & communicate impact with confidence! Try it now >

Learn how the Green Investment Fund helped to create urban farms and promote sustainability through social investment. Read the full story > buff.ly/4gJSMLL #SocialInvestment #Farming #Liverpool #Urban #SocialImpact

Charities and social enterprises often worry social investment is costly or riskier than a bank loan. In reality, it’s repayable but rarely “too expensive”, often more flexible than traditional lending. #socialimpactinvesting #social

Are you looking for investors for your social enterprise or charity? Use our Investor Directory and narrow your search by location, amount needed or the #socialissue that your organisation is tackling to find an organisation that aligns with your values 🔗 buff.ly/lrTpzPS

When a treasured pub was at risk of closing, how did a committed community come together to save it? And what role did social investment play? Read NEW blog, produced in partnership with Locality, to learn about the comeback story the Half Moon Inn! www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

⚡ Myth-busting social investment! ⚡ Myth #1: “It’s not right for us.” ❌ Early-stage charities & social enterprises often worry about debt or size. Watch our video to learn more and check out the Good Finance “Is it right for us?” tool www.goodfinance.org.uk/is-it-right-...

What's love got to do with #SocialInvestment? Ahead of #ValentinesDay we've been thinking of all the things the two have in common ❤️ If you're looking for your #PerfectMatch, why not ditch the apps and head to Good Finance's Investor Directory >> www.goodfinance.org.uk/investors

Good Finance is delighted to support the Impact Investment Pioneer award at the SE100 Awards, hosted by Pioneers Post and NatWest Social & Community Capital. Recognising groundbreaking social investment. Nominations close 22 February 2026. Apply here: buff.ly/lKeoBLm

Continuing our #NationalApprenticeshipWeek spotlight, we’re resharing a blog from our former apprentice Lordia! Lordia reflects on five key lessons from her apprenticeship — from confidence to building connections. 💫 Read the blog here👉 www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

For #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, we want to shine a spotlight on Maria Lozada, who just completed her apprenticeship at Good Finance UK! Read Maria’s personal story of going from uni uncertainty to 'on the job' learning with purpose👉 www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

Has social investment helped your organisation support LGBTQIA+ communities? Micro Rainbow used £4m+ to create 41,000+ bed nights a year for people seeking asylum. We want to share more stories like this. Tell us: [email protected]

📢 @dhyp.bsky.social supports young people facing homelessness via housing, counselling & life skills. With social investment from Homeless Link, they secured their first property and scaled their impact 🏚️ 🔗Click here to read the full story >> buff.ly/08D68Hz

🚨 Charities and social enterprises! Help us improve support for organisations exploring social investment. ⏱ 7 mins 🎁 £50 voucher ⏰ Deadline: 13 Feb 👉 Link here: buff.ly/PngrZ5d #impactinvesting #survey

Is your charity or social enterprise looking to procure energy efficiency upgrades and install low carbon technologies in your buildings? The procurement pathway brings together the advice and guidance materials to get started >> buff.ly/LCyaDS6

It was great to attend the Funding the Future event in Dereham to meet charity and social enterprise leaders exploring funding options. We discussed the role Good Finance can play in helping organisations to navigate social investment as a financial tool. Learn more here: buff.ly/jEovq2b

Funding applications can be tough. So we asked social investors what really matters – here are their tips to help your social impact org stand out: buff.ly/FxrwPlw #socialimpact #charities

Borrowing can feel overwhelming. But what if you could see exactly how impact-led organisations like yours have done it successfully? That's why we offer real life case studies, where you can filter by location and explore funding stories near you. 🔗 >> buff.ly/RemHj2S #SocialEnterprise

Impact without proof is just a story. Show funders & stakeholders how you're making a difference with the Outcomes Matrix 📈 It helps you plan, measure and track your impact across 9 outcome areas. Perfect for charities & social enterprises 👉 buff.ly/v3IMIAB

Have YOUR say! 🔊 Calling charities & social enterprises. Help shape Good Finance’s future (2026–32). Share what works, what doesn’t & what support you really need in our short survey. 🎁 Win a £50 voucher 👉 goodfinanceuk.typeform.com/to/q078YzeE Privacy Policy: www.goodfinance.org.uk/privacy-poli...

.@goodfinanceuk.bsky.social asked 3 experts to predict emerging trends in the world of social investment for 2026. Their blog unpacks the biggest developments in the social investment space and what this means in practice for charities and social enterprises. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ZHeCsi

150k investment from Key Fund allowed Handcrafted Projects to purchase two new buildings, facilitating the launch of a fifth hub in Sunderland to help those affected by domestic abuse, prison leavers, young asylum seekers, and care leavers. Read more here >>

How much could social investment cost your social impact organisation? This cost of capital calculator provides an estimate of how much the monthly repayments might be. 🔗 >> buff.ly/s0KXU3n #impactinvesting #socialenterprise

Are you looking for investors for your social enterprise or charity? Use our Investor Directory and narrow your search by location, amount needed or the #socialissue that your organisation is tackling to find an organisation that aligns with your values 🔗

Impact measurement is more than a tick-box✅ People often think it’s complicated, expensive, or something you only do for funders once a year. But in the social investment space, it can be a game-changer. Read our new blog to find out where to start. bit.ly/3ZCOVZW

What is quasi-equity? What about blended finance? 🤔 They’re both types of social investment - repayable finance used to achieve a social purpose. Charities and social enterprises use it to grow, deliver contracts, buy assets, and increase impact. Learn more on our Knowledge Hub 👉 buff.ly/86ZaUpV

Why are young people leaving rural areas? In Tain, Scotland, the high school roll has halved. But FYT is changing that with a new Innovation Campus & 575k from @firstportscotland.bsky.social in funding to boost skills & jobs🌱 👉 Read more: buff.ly/BdcNSiy #socialImpact #Scotland #charity

When yearly bills across three community hubs sky-rocketed from £70,000 to £140,000 per year, Linskill sought #SocialInvestment to buy 120 #SolarPanels and 2 air source heat pumps. Learn more and see how much this is estimated to save the org per year via > www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...

Bramley is home to postcodes in the 30% most deprived areas in the UK. Our latest case study spotlights Bramley Baths, a beloved community asset for 120+ years. With social investment, they repaired their roof & protected vital services. 🔗 Read more >> buff.ly/D756MtQ #socialimpact

This #InternationalDayofEducation 📚 we’re spotlighting: ✏️ Ultra Education CIC > buff.ly/B6sPAup ✏️ For You Training > buff.ly/3fz2pv4 Two organisations creating transformative opportunities for young people. Visit the links to learn how they used social investment to grow their impact.

Explore different funding opportunities via our #InvestorDirectory Browse 150+ social investors + advisors and filter by location, amount, type or social issue to find the organisation that’s right for you! Find the perfect match for your cause today! 👉️

#AD Ready to expand your social investment knowledge in 2026? @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social e-learning program Social Investment Unpicked is beginner friendly and CPD-accredited! Join the next cohort starting 3 Feb. Beginner friendly! https://loom.ly/cn1o1xk#AD

📢 We’ve asked 15+ social impact leaders to share their opinions and experiences with social investment for the purpose of creating a better and accessible process. We've condensed these insights into an exclusive 5 lessons learned >>

📢Leveraging Impact Impact measurement isn’t just for reports — it’s your tool to prove value, strengthen your case, and unlock funding. 🚀 Our NEW blog explores one of the biggest challenges social entrepreneurs face: measuring impact. Read the full piece 👉 bit.ly/4a5sPVY #ImpactMeasurement

What’s next for your social impact organisation? The Outcomes Matrix helps you map outcomes, measure change & communicate impact with confidence! Try it now 👉 buff.ly/QrX7hth #socialimpact #charity

Calling #SocialInvestors, funders and commercially-led organisations - could you support access to #SocialInvestment learning by 'Paying it forward'? Find out how you could gain #CPD hours while supporting underserved leaders >> www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

Less than half of investment committee positions are actually advertised. But we are changing this by creating more transparent and open routes to joining investment committees. In this podcast episode, Sung-Hyui Park, Partner at Bates Wells shares her journey of joining an IC. 🎧 > buff.ly/QdNoR6f

🏋️ See how Central YMCA used social investment to expand their facilities and increase community services. A real example of how finance fuels impact! Read the full story ⬇️ buff.ly/3CepDcs #SocialInvestment #SocialFinance #SocialImpact #Community

How much could social investment cost your social impact organisation? Use the Cost of Capital Calculator to find out how much monthly repayments could be. 🔗 >> buff.ly/5wPTiEU #impactinvesting #socialenterprise #charity

In our latest blog, created in partnership with @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social, Andrew Dubock, Plunkett’s Communications Manager, shares how one North Yorkshire village brought their idea of a community pub to reality.  ➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/securing-a-pubs-future-lessons-from-the-punch-bowl-inn/