With support from #BetterYouthSpaces, @hybrid3studios is helping young people create, develop skills and build confidence as artists. Read the story: buff.ly/gwiDUfl

📽️We’re working with @heydayukltd on a film project to show the impact of the #YouthInvestment @DCMS. Young people at the new boxing gym & youth club in Crewe say they love it because it’s a place where they belong & it’s like being in a big family. youthinvestmentfund.org.uk/news-insight...

Young people at @TokkoYouthLuton love their renovated youth space #YouthInvestmentFund. A new film @heydayukltd shows why young people feel safe there. They say it supports their mental health & it’s a safe place to socialise & talk with a trusted adult. youthinvestmentfund.org.uk/news-insight...

A new minibus, funded by Better Youth Spaces, is helping Primal Mentality CIC connect more children and young people across Merseyside to outdoor spaces and a calm environment to build resilience and wellbeing. Read the story: buff.ly/GoO2Siv

Young people love the new-look Rossmere Youth Centre @HpoolCouncil. A #YouthInvestmentFund grant has created a vibrant & welcoming space that’s been designed by young people. It’s with their artwork & is a place that they can all identify with. youthinvestmentfund.org.uk/news-insight...

We loved joining Southmead Development Trust to celebrate the opening of their renovated spaces funded by the #YouthInvestmentFund. It was a celebration of young people & the fantastic opportunities on offer, including a new music studio & boxing zone. youthinvestmentfund.org.uk/news-insight...

🚨 Final call - 2 days left to apply for Better Youth Spaces! Don’t miss your chance to apply for funding for equipment and vehicles before the deadline on Thursday 6 November, 12 noon buff.ly/CHVkZa9

⏰3 days left! Better Youth Spaces grants are helping youth services bring their ideas to life🏂 @projektsmcr are using funding for an electric tricycle, portable ramps, cafe upgrades & more - making skate sessions accessible to more young people. Apply👉 buff.ly/3ACaOz2

Young people have been celebrating the opening of the new Heathfield Youth Hub @EastSussexCC funded by the #YouthInvestmentFund. It was opened by @Nus_Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald. The hub & the fantastic new activities have been shaped by young people. youthinvestmentfund.org.uk/news-insight...

Our latest research shows a new levy being added to electricity bills in November could cost local charities thousands of pounds extra each year, putting vital community services at risk and slowing the UK’s transition to net zero. Read more:

📢Calling all Scout groups!🏕️ The Better Youth Spaces Fund is open for youth organisations. Check if your group’s postcode is in one of the 42 eligible areas buff.ly/g19LfUC and don’t miss the deadline: 21st Sept. Share to reach your local group! buff.ly/K2IDBuw

The garden at @ivyhousenunhead.bsky.social has reopened! With support from the #ThriveTogetherFund, the outdoor space at this thriving community pub has been improved to provide increased space for exciting live events and community activities. @thesocialinvest.bsky.social More: 👉 bit.ly/4maYatv

📢 We're joining forces with @thesocialinvest.bsky.social to support the Energy Resilience Fund 💸 It offers charities and community organisations: 🎯 Free energy audits and specialist advice 🎯 Expert guidance 🎯 Access to blended funding (grants and loans) of up to £250k Find out more 👇

🚨 Applications are OPEN for Better Youth Spaces! A £30.5m capital grants programme by the UK Government, delivered by SIB. Grants of £5k–£100k are available for small-scale capital projects + refurbishments. For more info & how to apply 👉 www.sibgroup.org.uk/funds/better...

Young people’s voices are at the heart of the #YouthInvestmentFund @DCMS. In a blog, Rhiannon @TheFoxtonCentre speaks about her personal journey at the youth hub, sharing why places like this are a lifeline, opening doors & helping young people thrive. youthinvestmentfund.org.uk/news-insight...

A new film @heydayukltd shines a light on the amazing @SeagullTheatre in Lowestoft. It shows how the #YouthInvestmentFund @DCMS has transformed their building, creating a bigger & accessible space for the whole community. youthinvestmentfund.org.uk/news-insight...

Excitement builds as the 224 Youth Zone in South Bristol comes to life @OnSideYZ @youth_moves. A #YouthInvestmentFund grant of £8.8M & other funding will transform young people’s opportunities, giving them an exciting & safe place to connect & have fun. youthinvestmentfund.org.uk/news-insight...

Derby Scout Group @35thDerby have just had a double celebration! It’s their 110th 🎂birthday & their new Scout HQ, funded by the #YouthInvestmentFund, was declared open by UK Chief Scout @DwayneFields.🎉Congratulations! youthinvestmentfund.org.uk/news-insight...

🌟 Reminder - the £15m Energy Resilience Fund is open! @thesocialinvest.bsky.social #Charities and #SocEnts in England can apply for up to £250k of blended grant and loan finance for energy-generating and energy-saving technology and building adaptations. More info: 👉 bit.ly/3YOiPKL

We'll be attending the CFG Annual Conference on 26 June. It will be a great opportunity to meet with finance experts and peers - come and join us alongside a whole host of finance experts and colleagues in London. Find out more: bit.ly/CFGAC25

👉 Great to see MPs celebrate youth work today - including Swan Youth Project, a #YouthInvestmentFund grantee - amidst a tough climate (buff.ly/FxNLUe1). We're proud to hear the Minister for Youth highlight YIF and optimistic this will continue with Better Youth Spaces.

Today's announcement of £630 million to decarbonise public buildings overlooks the voluntary sector once again. Read our response 👇 calling on the government to support vital community-run services in their upcoming Spending Review 🔗 buff.ly/FxNLUe1

Nominations are now open for this year’s #SE100 Index so make sure your organisation is in with a chance of being included! Nominations close on Sunday 25th May. Find out more here: buff.ly/X2OQJDA

Great to see our colleague Lisa Raftery at the Enterprise Grants Showcase event led by the School for Social Entrepreneurs last week. Bold conversations about how enterprise funding can be used to build agency, resilience and long term strategic impact 👏

Young people in Blackburn have a fantastic youth zone @BDYouthZone funded by the #YouthInvestmentFund & others. Young people now have the best opportunity to have fun & learn new skills in its impressive space, including an immersive digital arts centre. youthinvestmentfund.org.uk/news-insight...

Young people in Southampton are celebrating their new youth space @nolimitshelp, after a 'once-in-a-charity-lifetime' revamp. The No Limits youth space has been renovated to create a fantastic new space for young people funded by the #YouthInvestmentFund. youthinvestmentfund.org.uk/news-insight...

Update 👇 on @delapreabbey.bsky.social's adaptation of its stables into a well-being hub. Also includes work to generate solar energy & make the site more sustainable. We're now able to support more efforts like this through @thesocialinvest.bsky.social - take a look 👉 ahfund.org.uk/loans/our-lo...

We visited RiversMeet in Dorset, a community owned leisure facility run by GCLT. Using SIB funding, they launched ‘Riversmeet Performance’, a space generating income through gym, gymnastics & soft play. A brilliant example of local impact in action! buff.ly/2NhL3eJ

Hautbois Activity Centre in #Norfolk is a place for young people to find their voice & have so many adventures. It’s a shining example of turning a modest #YouthInvestmentFund grant into a big impact project, enabling them to fast-track their dreams. youthinvestmentfund.org.uk/news-insight...

With the help of funding from the #ThriveTogetherFund, a new Visitor Centre has opened at Kiplin Hall & Gardens, securing a sustainable future for this stunning 400-year-old historic house. Find out more: 👉 bit.ly/3YmIbPA @thesocialinvest.bsky.social

🎉It’s a double celebration for @msmpowerhouse #Manchester! It’s their 25th Birthday & a #YouthInvestmentFund grant has transformed their youth hub & enabled Millennium Powerhouse to strengthen its in-house youth offer. buff.ly/UnNdDxp

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A social investor should act as a partner and critical friend who wants to see your organisation succeed. In this session, it's over to you to 'Ask the investor' the questions you've always had around finding the right social investor. Sign up for Good Finance Live >https://buff.ly/AeLa9de

🚨 📰New research reveals some youth clubs are spending half their budget on energy bills alone, leaving many vital services with an uncertain future. The report uncovers the scale of the crisis and what needs to change. You can read it here👉 www.sibgroup.org.uk/news-insight...

Small youth charities are spending up to half of their budgets on utility bills, according to new research by @thesocialinvest.bsky.social

We're excited to announce that Social Investment Business (@thesocialinvest.bsky.social) will be attending Good Finance Live! If you're exploring social investment for your organisation, come along to find out more about the funds they offer >> buff.ly/SoxDElG #SocialInvestment

📢 Pleased to be one of 5 new partners for the £17m Community Builders Fund, which is now OPEN! @thesocialinvest.bsky.social Supporting #Charities & #SocEnts improving lives & communities. Loans from £100k-£1.5m at fixed rates to help organisations grow, invest & adapt. Learn more: bit.ly/3FO0GWU

🎉Milestone moment as @TheHubFoulston opens its doors in Plymouth. The brand-new community space includes an exciting new youth zone funded by the #YouthInvestmentFund, providing a safe & supportive space for young people. youthinvestmentfund.org.uk/news-insight...

📣 🌱Introducing our new Energy Resilience Fund dashboard! An interactive tool to see what funding’s been allocated, what projects have been supported and the amount of carbon saved. Explore now www.sibgroup.org.uk/impact/energ...

We loved meeting a group of young people from Ocean Road Youth Centre in South Shields at @DCMS offices in Whitehall. It was their first ever trip to London, sightseeing & taking time out to meet the #YouthInvestmentFund team! oceanroadca.com

Make sure your voice is heard! 📣📣📣 Politicians and decision-makers need to know how vital social enterprises are for a fairer, more sustainable society. Fill in the State of Social Enterprise survey today! #socialenterprise #socent surveys.bmgresearch.co.uk/wix/8/p46316...

Shelton Lock Scout & Guide Group @DerbySouthScout has a brand-new youth hub called the Full Circle Centre, funded by the #YouthInvestmentFund @DCMS. Young people have dubbed the new space “the best building in Derby.” buff.ly/BGA5itS

🚨🍎 A new £15m Government scheme is providing grants starting from £20,000 to help charities redistribute surplus farm food that would otherwise go to waste. Apply now: https://buff.ly/3XjZtfY

Great news for young people in North Swindon & Central Swindon North Parish Council! They now have a vibrant new community youth facility & café thanks to a #YouthInvestmentFund grant. https://buff.ly/4aKUQB1

Your business is essential for a brighter future for everyone. Make sure MPs know why. Let them know all about your organisation in Social Enterprise UK’s State of Social Enterprise survey #socent https://buff.ly/42KTeoI

After a rollercoaster journey, The Lowdown in Northampton has unveiled its exciting new-look youth space after a major extension & modernisation funded by the #YouthInvestmentFund. Read the story: https://buff.ly/4jMiVeX

Young people at YMCA Lincolnshire have a brand-new Youth Centre funded by the #YouthInvestmentFund. It’s a vibrant & safe space where young people can have fun & develop new skills. Read the story: https://buff.ly/40zPXpL

Building work is well underway to renovate 1st Norton Scouts' HQ. A #YouthInvestmentFund grant means the Scouts are one step closer to creating an inclusive, modern & welcoming space for their community. It’s the start of an exciting new chapter! https://buff.ly/4fWHt1s

🗣️ We’re Hiring!! We're looking for a Community Engagement Lead to support our pioneering work on heat decarbonisation. Find out more about the role and apply here: https://buff.ly/4g6KtIE

A new film shines a light on why YMCA St Helens is so vital to young people. The new youth hub, funded by the #YouthInvestmentFund, is a safe space where young people can make new friends, boost their wellbeing and confidence, & have fun. Learn more: https://buff.ly/4gRDzbn