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Social Inclusion and Education

Europe/UK

InvestorInvestment themesType of investmentAmount of investmentStage of investmentEligible business entities
Resolution VenturesWorkerTech, Future of Work, HRTech, FinTechEquity, debt, quasi-equity, community shares£30k - £70kPre-seed, SeedFor profit, co-ops
The Rank FoundationInequalityEquity, Debt, Grantsup to £150kNot for profit, Social enterprise
Macquarie Group FoundationBreaking down barriers to employment.Equity, quasi-equity, debt, funds.$A500,000+n/aSocial enterprise, for profit, not for profit, charity, B Corp, fund
Calouste Gulbenkian FoundationAccess to culture, access to care, access to education, climate and ocean, democracy and civil society, Armenian communities and partnerships with Africa.Grants, scholarshipsFor profit with social purpose, Social enterprise, Charity
Access – The Foundation for Social InvestmentSector agnostic but seeks to give social enterprises and charities the access to investment that they may otherwise not be able to getEquity, Debt£10k - £150k through investor partnersSocial enterprise, Not for profit, Charity
Oltre ImpactCommunity and local development, education and employment, sustainable Finance, heath, personal care and wellbeing, food and agriculture, smart cities and clean mobility, clean energy, sustainable goods and servicesEquity, acquisition€2- €8millionSeries A+For profit, For profit with social purpose
Bristol and Bath Regional CapitalHealth and wellbeing, community initiatives, economic inclusion, environmental transformationGrants, Loans, Equity£50k-£1millionSeed+For profit with social purpose, Social enterprise
Triodos Investment ManagementEnvironment, cultural, socialEquity, quasi-Equity, Debt, Listed equities and bonds£250k to £20mSeries A+Listed companies, private companies, Social enterprise, For profit, B Corp.
UK Community foundationsBoosting internal infrastructureGrants2023 average £394,280community foundations
UnLtdEducation, Health and Social care, Building access to employment, resilient communities, solutions for an ageing society. Investment for organisations that are committed to improve E&Di, looking to grow trading income and tackling inequality in the UKEquity, DebtPre-Seed to Growthsocial enterprises, For profit, B Corp, CLG
William Wates Memorial TrustYoung people experiencing severe disadvantage to keep away from anti-social behaviour and criminal activityGrants£30k-£50kNot for profit, Charity
Youth Endowment FundPrevent children and young people becoming involved in violence.Grantsup to £2millionanyCharity, Social enterprise
Vodafone Business VenturesDigital inclusionGrantsCharity
The Care and Wellbeing FundCommunity focus, link to cancerInvestment£400k-£1million+anySocial enterprise
Social Investment Business Finance and support for projects aimed at building fairer communitiesGrants, Loans, Blendedup to £1.5million,anyCharity, Social enterprise, For profit with social purpose
Social Tech TrustCommunities, Health, WealthGrantsSeed, EarlySocial enterprise, For profit with social purpose
Tesco: Bags of Help Community GrantsLocal children and young peopleGrantsup to £1500anyCharity, community organisations
The Breadsticks FoundationHealthcare and educationGrantslong term ongoing supportCharity
The Bromley TrustHuman rights and prison reformGrants£10k - £25kCharity
The Draper FoundationDisadvantaged and excludedGrantsup to £100kEarly + GrowthGrants
The ForeArts and culture; disability; economic development and employability; environment; health and wellbeing; housing and homelessness; human rights, law and justice; poverty and disadvantage; sport; women and girls; youth educationGrantsup to £30kSeedNot for profit, Charities, Community Benefit Societies, Community Interest Companies, Charitable Incorporated Organisations
The London Community FoundationLondon based community projects and charitiesGrantsCharity, community organisations
The Woodward Charitable TrustYouth, Health & social care, Education & employment, Arts & cultureGrantsup to £3000anyCharity
ResonanceAffordable housingLoansup to £3millionFor profit, Social enterprise, Charity.
Social and Sustainable CapitalWellbeing of individuals, families, groups and communities through the purchase of property, redevelopment of a property and the development of community renewablesLoans, Equity£250k-£3millionSeedFor profit with social purpose, Social enterprise
Shackleton FoundationYoung peopleEquityup to £10kSeedFor profit with social purpose, Social enterprise
Santander FoundationDigital and financial empowermentGrants£25k-£150kCharity
NatWest Social & Community CapitalNatWest Social & Community Capital is a charity funded and supported by NatWest in order to help social enterprises and community businesses.Social Investment, Loans£30k-£500kany social enterprise unable to get traditional capitalSocial enterprise
power to changeBusiness in community handsGrantsup to £25kSeedSocial enterprise, Charity
People’s Health TrustEliminating health inequalitiesGrantsup to £1 millionSocial enterprise, Charity
Northstar Ventures LtdHealthy ageing, future of work and learning, the future of place and climate techEquity£100k-£5millionSeed, Series AFor profit, Social enterprise
NestaProvide financial, knowledge and network capital to innovative tech ventures that are changing the world for good. Back businesses that are closely aligned to Nesta’s Mission impact goals; improving school readiness, tackling obesity, reducing household carbon emissions and improving productivity. We invest in: edtech, foodtech, healthtech, climate tech, the future of work and productivity.Equity£500k-£1 millionSeed, Series ASocial enterprise, For profit
Joseph Rowntree FoundationPeople, living standards, economic insecurity, society, housing, placeSocial investment, PhilanthropySocial enterprise, Charity
EthexInvestment opportunities include housing, energy and community focussed projectsEquity£150k+Seed +Social enterprise, For profit
Fair by Design FundPovertyLoans, Equity£100k-£500kSeed to Series A+For profit, Social enterprise, CIC, Not for profit, Charity, B Corps
Henry Smith CharityImproving lives, strengthening communities, Christian projectsGrants£500-£70kNot for profit
Key Fund provides Funding to pay staff, growth and developmentSocial Investment Loans and Grants to people and enterprisesfrom £5k up to £300kAnyCommunity, Social enterprise
Mustard SeedThey invest in businesses with a core product or service that is inherently beneficial to society: economic inclusion, education, environmental sustainability, health, family & communityGrants, Equitybetween Pre-Seed and Series BSocial enterprise, B corp, For profit with social purpose
EKA VenturesSustainable consumption: Shifting to an efficient, circular model that delivers products that are better for the consumer and the planet. Consumer healthcare: Moving from a reactive treatment-driven health system to a more proactive and preventive consumer-led system. Inclusive economy: Using data to better understand a customer's individual needs so that core, essential products are affordable and accessible to everyone.£0.5-£3 millionSeed+For profit
Barrow Cadbury TrustCriminal justice, migration, economic justice, social investmentGrants, Social investment£50k- £250kPre-Seed, SeedSocial enterprise, Charity
BBC Children in NeedImproving the lives of childrenGrantstypically less than £15,000Early stage to Series ACharity, Social enterprise
Big Issue InvestTackling social inequality, particularly through solutions to povertyDebt, quasi-Equity, Equity.£20k-£4 millionEarly stage to Series A (note: equity investment applicable to Growth Impact Fund only), Mature, Growth, Expansion funding Social enterprise, For Profit, Not for profit, Charity, B corp
Big Society CapitalFinancial inclusion, education, and health and wellbeing (improvement of people's lives)Investor in FundsFund of fundsFunds
Blue Spark FoundationChildren and young people - educationGrants£0-£5000SeedNot for profit
Bridges Fund Management , Bridges venturesSustainable Planet: solutions that will help reduce emission and decarbonise the economy (sustainable buildings, clean energy transition, food production). Healthier Lives: solutions that improve physical and mental health and well-being. Future skills: solutions that help people to up-skill of re-skill, so they can participate in the workforce Stronger communities: solutions that improve access to quality good, services and opportunitiesEquity, Debt£2million-£30millionSeries A onwards.For profit with social purpose
City Bridge TrustReducing inequalityGrants, Social Investmentaverage £44,000Charity, Not for profit
Co-Op FoundationStronger communities, youthGrants, Loansup to £200k, depending on FundEarly stageCharity
Esmee fairnbairn foundation"Our Natural World, "A Fairer Future" - focussing on race, migrants and gender injustice and "Creative Confident Communities" - place based changeGrants, Debt, Equity£100k to £2mSeed +Social enterprise, B corp, Not for profit
AB Charitable TrustHuman rights of marginalised and excluded people - migrants and refugees and the justice system. Invest in companies with a turnover between £150k-1.5 millionGrantsSeedFor profit, Social enterprise
Bank Workers CharityMental and physical health, wellbeing, povertySocial bond, Loans, convertible Loans, and Equity£50k-£125kSeries A+Social enterprise, For profit with social purpose
Aviva Community FundFinancial Wellbeing: helping people take control of their wellbeing by giving them the tools to be more financially independent and ready for anything. Climate Action: promoting thriving communities by preventing, preparing for and protecting against the impacts of climate changeGrantsmatches every individual donation received up to £250CrowdfundingCharity, Social enterprise (CIO, CIC, CLG, CASC)
Ascension VenturesFair by Design Fund - poverty premium (closed). Ascension Fund III - social inequalities, cost of livingEquity£250k-£700kPre-seed to pre-series AFor profit, B Corps
Ada VenturesClimate, economics empowerment, healthcare & ageingInvestment£250k-£1 millionPre-Series AFor profit, Social enterprise