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Annie Constable @annieconstable.bsky.social · May 16

A brilliant insight to how a CIC in Edinburgh harnessed the power of Quasi-Equity to help them deliver real impact for their local community.

Learn more and watch the full video to explore their experiences with social investment in full via ➡️ www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...

Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · May 14

What motivated Granton Projects CIC to explore social investment?

🗣️Co-Founder, Hal Prescott, shares why they turned to repayable finance to support their community mission in North Edinburgh.

🎬Next up? Investment Manager Lauren Scott explains how the investment journey began!

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LaindonFeminist: 10 Year Keir @viviane49.bsky.social · May 12

So apparently 22 (so far) elected Reform councillors aren’t taking up their roles. For one reason or another. That’s close to £250k of costs to run an election to replace them. They should be made to bear this cost personally.

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Pioneers Post @pioneerspost.bsky.social · May 6

Have you made your nominations for this year’s #SE100 Index and Social Business Awards?

You can nominate your own organisation or someone else. Find out more at www.pioneerspost.com/news-views/2...

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · May 6

Foresight aims to address the lack of adequate support and facilities for people with disabilities in the community. They sought social investment to grow and expand their services and to become less reliant on grants.

Here's how 🚀👇
www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...

Image of building purchased with support from social investment

Amount invested: £150,000. "Social investment has taken us from being grant-dependent to a totally sustainable organisation. It has allowed us to expand our services, purchase and improve buildings, and significantly impact the lives of people with disabilities in our community.” - Paul Silvester, CEO at Foresight North East Lincolnshire

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BSSEC CIC @bssec-cic.bsky.social · May 2

🗣️ Not-for-profits in the West Midlands—have your say!

A new survey from #WMCA, @powertochange.org.uk & @clesthinkdo.bsky.social is gathering insights to shape future social economy support.

🎁 Complete it for a chance to win tailored support!

🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/GLNWT6N

#VCFSE #SocialEconomy

WEST MIDLANDS SOCIAL ECONOMY SURVEY

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

www.surveymonkey.com

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Annie Constable @annieconstable.bsky.social · Apr 17

Love seeing #SocialInvestment in action to support an organisation's #EnergyResilience!

A great example of how repayable finance can actually lead to cost savings in #NorthShields.

Read now >> www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...

Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · Apr 17

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...

Woman in the community garden at a community hub

Amount invested: £130,000. "The financial savings and sustainability social investment brings allows us to focus more on our community programmes and the long term maintenance of our facilities" - Simeon Ripely, Chief Executive at Linskill and North Tyneside Community Development Trust

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Annie Constable @annieconstable.bsky.social · Apr 11

Heading to North Devon this May?

There's so much happening for the Parracombe Arts and Literary Festival in a very special village on Exmoor.

Check-out the full line-up and purchase your tickets via > www.ticketsource.co.uk/parracombe-c...

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · Apr 8

We're still looking for recipients of #SocialInvestment to share their experiences with us! We want to...
1️⃣ Gather feedback
2️⃣ Anonymise
3️⃣ Share directly with investors
...to help improve the feedback loop for more effective processes.
Read more & sign up 👉 www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · Apr 9

Hear from a Peer!

An exciting panel session sharing real life insights of social investment from entrepreneurs who have been through the process!

Register here >> buff.ly/DqF5qUC

#SocialInvestment

@pathwayfund.bsky.social

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Figurative @figurative-org.bsky.social · Apr 8

A great tool for measuring social impact...

UnLtd @unltd.org.uk · Apr 8

Check out @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social most loved tool💙

The Outcomes Matrix: Plan and communicate your impact across nine outcome areas and four key lenses, with an easy-to-download report to start communicating your impact 👉 buff.ly/t9uOsL0

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Annie Constable @annieconstable.bsky.social · Apr 8

We've created a starter pack for #SocialInvestment.

If you're working in the sector, are exploring repayable finance or would just like to keep on top of all the latest and greatest from the sector, join the chat via >

go.bsky.app/GUPpMNv

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Annie Constable @annieconstable.bsky.social · Apr 8

Have you and your organisation taken on #SocialInvestment in the last couple of years? We want to hear from you!

Learn more about the investee insights project and what it's trying to achieve and register your interest today ➡️ www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · Apr 7

We're pleased to announce that the Postcode Innovation Trust will be joining us at Good Finance Live!

An unmissable opportunity to connect with a range of social investors under one roof. Find out more and sign up today >> buff.ly/dccrpW6

#SocialInvestment #SocialImpact

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · Apr 7

🌍 April 7 is World Health Day 🌍

A moment to reflect on today’s health challenges and the collective action needed to tackle them.

We’re spotlighting 3 amazing organisations creating healthier, more #hopefulfutures in their communities, one person at a time 💚 #WorldHealthDay

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Annie Constable @annieconstable.bsky.social · Apr 7

Anyone else ever had an eye stye that's got out of hand? Currently rocking around Walthamstow looking like a modern day Quasimodo

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Annie Constable @annieconstable.bsky.social · Apr 7

Good Finance Live - 3️⃣weeks tomorrow! 🥳

Places are limited, so if you're actively exploring social investment + would like to attend in person, please sign up this week.

You can also register today to save your virtual seat for the panel streams. Learn more 👉 www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · Apr 3

Is your organisation seeking social investment?

Join us on 29 April for Good Finance Live - a dedicated event to build knowledge and partnerships to support your social investment journey.

For more information and to sign up to attend in-person or online, visit buff.ly/AvVb9xp

#SocialInvestment

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · Mar 27

Time for the #Changemaker Award!

Not one, but two winners for this category 🏆🏆

Well done to Farida Danmeri of Learning Connected and Sarah MacKenzie of For You Training 👏👏

#WISE100

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · Mar 27

The fourth and final award already!

The winner of the #SocialBusiness Woman of the Year award 2025 is...

June O'Sullivan OBE of London Early Years Foundation and Yasmin Halai-Carter of Ethstat Ethical Stationery CIC.

Huge congratulations both 👏🏆

#WISE100

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · Mar 27

Congratulations to Tiwa King of Beyond a Song CIC, winner of the Social Business Star of the Future award! 👏🏆

www.tiwaking.com/beyondasong

#Wise100

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · Mar 27

...and the winner of the #WISE100 Social Investment Champion is 🥁Fran Sanderson, CEO of Figurative!

Huge congratulations Fran and thanks for all you have done for the #SocInv sector 🏆🚀

Well done to all the finalists 👏

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · Mar 27

"Be ambitious but roll with the punches and whatever else comes your way...you might end up with something really cool"

Fascinating to hear from Olympian Badminton player, Kirsty Gilmour, on her experiences of running a Badminton Academy Social Enterprise in #Scotland.
@pioneerspost.bsky.social

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Annie Constable @annieconstable.bsky.social · Mar 26

The aim of Investee Insight is to celebrate what’s going well, address what could be better and encourage a feedback loop to establish more effective processes in #SocialInvestment.

Read more and drop me a message or email if you're up for getting involved > www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · Mar 26

We’re keen to hear from any #SocialEnterprise, #Charity or #ComBiz that has secured #SocialInvestment in the last three years and is up for sharing their key reflections on their experiences (anonymously).

Read the full blog & register your interest today via👇
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

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Annie Constable @annieconstable.bsky.social · Mar 20

At #MissionEconomySummit today at Impact Hub Euston, London. Please do come and say hello 👋 if you're here!

Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · Mar 20

Delighted to be at #MissionEconomySummit with @the-sse.org, together with lots of mission-driven organisations for an action-packed day to explore challenges, opportunities, collaboration and impact - now and in the future.

Off to a flying start diving into what lies ahead for the sector...

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Annie Constable @annieconstable.bsky.social · Jan 28

Love this @culturalclare.bsky.social - we have a couple of case studies of how community-owned pubs have used #SocialInvestment (inc. #blendedfinance #communityshares and #crowdfunding) to their re-open doors.

Most recent one here > www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...

Glan Yr Afon (Riverside Pub) | Good Finance

Glan Yr Afon is a valued pub within the community in Pennal, which came under hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic, it is now community-owned after an initiative to save the pub.

www.goodfinance.org.uk

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Dr Claire Markham @culturalclare.bsky.social · Nov 10

I don’t drink alcohol so why am I passionate about #ukpubs. The answer is because they provide communities with unique social spaces. They are economically, socially and culturally important. They are sites of our national and local history and heritage

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