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#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

Final - Good Finance SE & Charities Survey This form is the opportunity to share your feedback to inform Good Finance future service design!

🚨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

February newsletter: It's not too late to have your say… There’s a lot happening in the social impact investment sector...and we’ve rounded it all up for you. From a brand-new myth busting series to upcoming in person events, plus your chance to have your…

🚨 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 👇

Final - Good Finance SE & Charities Survey This form is the opportunity to share your feedback to inform Good Finance future service design!

🚨 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

Final - Good Finance SE & Charities Survey This form is the opportunity to share your feedback to inform Good Finance future service design!

🚨 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

A treasured pub, a committed community, and the power of social investment Tees Valley Community Asset Preservation Trust (TVCAPT) was established 10 years ago in response to local government funding cuts, with its initial focus on protecting community centres and village halls. As these buildings were previously subsidised by local authorities, they were now at risk of closure. The Trust was initially set up as an advice service to support organisations to diversify and commercialise their buildings.

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

Final - Good Finance SE & Charities Survey This form is the opportunity to share your feedback to inform Good Finance future service design!

🚨 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

Final - Good Finance SE & Charities Survey This form is the opportunity to share your feedback to inform Good Finance future service design!

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 👉️

7 things I've learned from Investment Committees of the Future: In Conversation | Good Finance Investment committees are critical decision-making bodies that determine the allocation of funds, shape investment strategies, and guide organisations towards their financial goals.

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

Click here Access free tools and resources to help you assess, plan, and prepare for social investment. Find tailored support to guide your social enterprise or charity through the investment journey.

📊 What’s next for your social impact organisation?

The Outcomes Matrix helps you map outcomes, measure change & communicate impact with confidence!

Try it now >

Farm Urban | Good Finance The main objective of Farm Urban is to grow food that is good for people in ways that are good for the planet. The organisation believes that in order to bring about real, positive societal…

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

Try the Cost of Capital calculator to understand the real cost of social investment > buff.ly/YSBoXtE

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

UK Social investors Discover how investors and advisors can support social enterprises and charities through social investment.

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/...

Collage of images of Good Finance collegues attending events with Good Finance promotion in background

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: info@goodfinance.org.uk

Doncaster Housing for Young People Homelessness has many causes and young people often need support with a range of issues to overcome difficulties in their lives. They run a range of projects, all of which are concerned…

📢 @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

Getting started Energy efficiency is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to tackle the climate emergency. It refers to the use of less energy to perform the same task or produce the same result. By reducing the energy use, we reduce the amount of fossil fuels burned to generate energy.

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

@rebka99.bsky.social

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

What are social investors really looking for? Have you ever wondered why some funding applications succeed while others stall? What investors are really looking for when speaking to prospective investees? And what are the key things as a charity or social enterprise you should know when exploring repayable finance for the first time?

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

UK Case Study Mapper

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