What Happens When a Beaver Wants to End Homelessness in His Forest? Social investors look at impact as well as returns, making them more open to “high-risk” social start-ups. Learn more on our site >> buff.ly/nCf4kh3

🌟 Introducing Anne-Marie Lawrence, founder of Our Voice Our Journey 🌟 Based in Cardiff, Our Voice Our Journey empowers young people to challenge violence and inequality with particular focus on working with boys and young men around gender based violence. 👉 buff.ly/xswPP6S

💸 Funding Opportunity 💸 Are you a social entrepreneur dedicated to supporting young people who have experienced systemic inequity? 📣 The Paul Hamlyn Foundation offers a Youth Fund of up to £150,000 over 3 years. 📆 Applications are ongoing throughout the year. 👉

Our #QuoteOfTheWeek comes from our Connect and Share event in #Hampshire. 🌍 You can find all of our upcoming events here 👉 buff.ly/oTYlxda #Connect #Networking #Community #SocialChange

In 2024/25, social entrepreneurs we supported reached an estimated 175,000+ people. 🚀 We’re proud to share the highlights, stories, and systemic change from the past year — and how we’re backing social entrepreneurs wherever they are in their journey. 👉 buff.ly/VmN1xdn

In this blog for Good Finance UK, Dave McGlashan at School for Social Entrepreneurs explores the role of social investment in helping to grow and develop the skillset of a social entrepreneur – ultimately scaling the impact they are able to deliver. Read the full blog here 👉 buff.ly/pQkAurW

🚀 Connect & Share: Celebrating 2025 Together 🚀 Join our year end Connect & Share: stories, wins, and inspiration from across our community and a chance to celebrate and learn together. ✨ 📅 Wednesday 10 December 🕛 12:00pm - 1:00pm 📍 Online 👉 buff.ly/ttkUmcJ

💸 Funding opportunity 💸 Are you starting a new London-based social enterprise? 🚀 The City Bridge Foundation is offering a 18-month growth and resilience programme, combining multiple grants with personalised support. 🕓 Apply by Thursday 18th December 2025. 👉

💡 Jargon Explained: Investment Readiness 👉 It’s about being prepared — financially, strategically, and operationally — to take on external investment responsibly. Being 'investment ready' gives you the confidence to make informed decisions. 🚀

Without space, tools, and community, even the best ideas can stall. That’s where Make CIC steps in. Their maker spaces across Liverpool are launchpads for local talent. Discover how £175k in blended finance enabled them to scale their social impact via Good Finance UK 👉 buff.ly/NJRhn03

🚀 Connect & Share: Employment & Financial Inclusion 🚀 We'll hear from Tynah Matembe, an award-winning FinTech entrepreneur, money coach, and founder of MoneyMatiX, a platform advancing financial education and wellbeing. 📅 Wednesday 26th November 🕛 12:00pm - 1:00pm 📍 Online 👉 buff.ly/TdwejtL

💸 Funding opportunity 💸 Are you running a social enterprise and looking to move from grant-funded to investment-ready growth? Social Investment Scotland offer a mix of grants, loans and support for mission-driven entrepreneurs. 👉

Our #QuoteOfTheWeek comes from our Connect and Share event in #Hampshire. You can find all of our upcoming events here 👉 buff.ly/oTYlxda #Connect #Networking #Community #SocialChange

💡 Jargon Explained: Blended Finance 👉 Simply put, it’s when grants and investment are combined to help social enterprises grow, reducing financial risk and unlocking bigger opportunities. We support social entrepreneurs to build sustainable business models and become investment-ready.

“...it’s what social investing is all about" Discover how social investment, creative solutions and partnership working enabled them to kickstart their social impact via the latest case study on Good Finance 👇 www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...

💡 Support opportunity 💡 Are you running a social enterprise and looking for free, expert support? 🚀 Expert Impact provide business mentors for social entrepreneurs. ⏰ This opportunity is ongoing. 👉

Our #QuoteOfTheWeek comes from our Connect and Share event in #Hampshire. You can find all of our upcoming events here 👉 buff.ly/oTYlxda #Connect #Networking #Community #SocialChange

💡 Jargon Explained: Theory of Change Ever been asked for your Theory of Change and wondered what that actually means? 🧠 👉 In short, it’s a clear way to map how what you do leads to the social change you want to see.

🚀 Connect & Share: Health and Movement for Change 🚀 Join us for an interactive Connect & Share session focused on how to engage with funders and policy makers who might be seen as a barrier. 🗓️ Wednesday 12th November, 12:00pm - 1:00pm 👉 buff.ly/DawmaBu

💸 Funding opportunity 💸 Are you a social enterprise looking to build stronger, more connected communities? 🚀 The Sovereign Network Group is supporting organisations with grants up to £5,000. 🕓 Apply by Friday 30 January 2026. 👉

Our #QuoteOfTheWeek comes from our Connect and Share event in #Sheffield. You can find all of our upcoming events here 👉 buff.ly/oTYlxda #Connect #Networking #Community #SocialChange

🌟 Introducing Success Cahill, founder of Migrant Support Network 🌟 Migrant Support Network is a West Midlands–based social enterprise helping migrants challenge exploitation, rebuild confidence and understand their rights at work. Read Success’s full story here 👉 buff.ly/B3ILlCH

💡 Jargon explained: impact measurement If you’re delivering impact, you’ve probably heard people talk about “impact measurement.” But what does it really mean? 📊 👉 Impact measurement is about understanding the scale of difference your work makes in both quantitative and qualitative terms.

💡 Celebrating learning, leadership and purpose 💡 At the end of September, we brought together the incredible young social entrepreneurs from our Funding Futures Programme for a two-day Learning Journey at Lighthouse & Gardens in Stratford. 🚀 Take a look at our highlights below.

✨ Join our Social Business Wales Pre-application Information Session ✨ The Social Business Wales consortium provides funding, mentorship, governance, marketing and other support to help you get started or grow. 📆 Tuesday 11th November 2025 🕚 10:00-12:00 📍 Online 👉 buff.ly/2nsQ5BB

💸 Funding opportunity 💸 Are you a social enterprise dedicated to building stronger communities in England? 🚀 The Common Ground Award offers capital grants of up to £10,000 to organisations committed to building cohesive and resilient communities. 👉 buff.ly/arL3lQF

Our #QuoteOfTheWeek comes from our Connect and Share event in #Sheffield. You can find all of our upcoming events here 👉 buff.ly/oTYlxda #Connect #Networking #Community #SocialChange

If you’re running a #SocialEnterprise, you’ve probably heard the term “financial sustainability” - but what does it actually mean? 🤔 👉 In simple terms, it’s about making sure your organisation can keep doing its work without depending on short-term grants alone.

🚀 Connect & Share: Employment & Financial Inclusion 🚀 In this month’s Connect & Share session we'll hear from Ilana Jackman, who has worked in income generation in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector for 25 years. 📅 Wednesday 29th September | 12:00-13:00 👉https://buff.ly/DeWaaJs

💸 Funding & Support opportunity 💸 Are you a Black or Racially Minoritised-led social enterprise ready to grow or take on assets? The Flexible Finance programme may be for you, with mixed funding up to £1.5m 👉 buff.ly/KjVb61Y

Our #QuoteOfTheWeek comes from our Connect and Share event in #Hampshire. You can find all of our upcoming events here 👉 buff.ly/oTYlxda #Connect #Networking #Community #SocialChange

Stories help us to stand in other people’s shoes. Today we’re sharing ‘In Our Shoes’ - a powerful project from Voicing the Void that gave those affected by hate crime in Belfast a platform to share their experiences. Watch here👇

Today, we’re highlighting a conversation between Rory Doherty, founder and executive director of Voicing the Void, and Seba Barhoum, who fled the war in Syria and is now one of the festival’s powerful storytellers. 🎥 Listen to Seba below on the power of storytelling.

Stories have the power to heal, connect, and inspire change. Today, meet Colm Teague, whose upcoming short film, RadicAlgorithm, is a thought-provoking reflection on how social media algorithms can fuel hate, radicalisation and division. We’ll be sharing Colm’s video next Monday.

We were delighted to host a pro bono event with our legal partner Cooley, who created a welcoming and #Inclusive environment for our social entrepreneurs. Their thoughtful approach helped everyone feel at ease and empowered to contribute fully throughout the day. #SocialEnterprise

This week is National Hate Crime Awareness Week - a time to stand together against hate and support those affected by it. In support of the week we'll be bringing you a selection of interviews and videos from social enterprise, Voicing the Void's inaugural Restorative Storytelling Festival. 🚀

All next week, we’ll be highlighting the power of storytelling to heal, connect communities, and advocate for change. Stay tuned - more to come.

💸 Funding opportunity 💸 Looking to raise funds to become financial sustainable? The Reach Fund by Social Investment Business offer grants for those that are preparing to look for repayable investment. Learn more and apply 👉

Our #QuoteOfTheWeek comes from our Connect and Share event in #Hampshire. You can find all of our upcoming events here 👉 buff.ly/oTYlxda #Connect #Networking #Community #SocialChange

As the summer holiday season ends, it’s time to go back to learning as registrations open for Good Finance’s upcoming e-learning programme - Legal Structures! Register your attendance here👉 buff.ly/0Ex3UxT

💡Exciting opportunity 💡 Try out this AI-powered learning and development tool - a free channel that helps social entrepreneurs discover relevant training, mentorship and development opportunities. 👉

Our #QuoteOfTheWeek comes from our Connect and Share event in #Hampshire. You can find all of our upcoming events here 👉 buff.ly/oTYlxda #Connect #Networking #Community #SocialChange

National evidence shows a sharp drop in specialist supported housing in the UK. A new @GoodFinanceUK case study highlights how Golden Lane Housing & Resonance are addressing this, with 16 homes leased for this purpose! Read more ➡️https://www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies/golden-lane-housing-0

🚀 Connect & Share: Health and Movement for Change 🚀 Join us for an interactive Connect & Share session focused on what it takes to create a community. 🗓️ Wednesday 8th October 🕛 12:00pm - 1:00pm 📍 Online 👉 buff.ly/DawmaBu

💸 Funding opportunities 💸 Are you a #SocialEntrepreneur looking for investment or a grant? Our updated resources lists and links to dozens of financial and non-financial opportunities across the UK. 👉

Our #QuoteOfTheWeek comes from our Connect and Share event in #Sheffield. You can find all of our upcoming events here 👉 buff.ly/oTYlxda #Connect #Networking #Community #SocialChange

Good Finance latest podcast, it's a must-listen! Featuring Julia Strelczuk, Founder of Nettle Café, she talked about her brave use of repayable finance to kickstart her organisation. 🎙️ Listen now via buff.ly/x3Fk59P #Podcast #socialimpact #charity

Our story spotlighting the incredible work of Jackie Brooks, founder of The Regulation Station, featured in Luton Today - highlighting how Jackie is tackling student's mental health and school absence in Bedfordshire. 📰 👉 buff.ly/G6G597b

✨ UnLtd is delighted to be supporting the Social Business Wales Conference and Awards 2025 – the perfect chance for businesses, local authorities, and social enterprises to connect and collaborate. ✨ 👉 buff.ly/4oFgMup

💡 Exciting opportunity 💡 The Foundation for Future London Capacity Building Programme offers free workshops and support to help social entrepreneurs in London grow sustainably. 🚀 👉