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Better Society Capital @bettersocietycapital.com · 22d

🌹 This year at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, we, along with @access-si.bsky.social and @pathwayfund.bsky.social, are hosting a Mission-Driven Business Reception at the Royal Albert Dock on Tuesday 30 September, 4–6pm.

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Better Society Capital @bettersocietycapital.com · Aug 20

🌱 Help shape the future of The Diversity Forum!

Take part in their short stakeholder survey to share your views on what’s working, what’s needed, and where the sector must go next on EDI.

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Charlotte Cane MP 🔶 @charlotte-cane-mp.bsky.social · Aug 5

Harry Specters' dedication to supporting autistic people shines through in their wide range of initiatives, from employment training to their support of parents & carers. Their commitment to being an ethical chocolatier demonstrates the transformative impact social enterprises can achieve. 🍫

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George Brewster @georgebrewster.bsky.social · Jul 31

🍫 It was lovely to visit Harry Specters yesterday, an amazing social enterprise which not only makes delicious chocolates but has impact at the heart of what they do. Many thanks to @charlotte-cane-mp.bsky.social for joining us!

Better Society Capital @bettersocietycapital.com · Jul 30

🌟 We were inspired to hear how the organisation is supporting autistic young people and were pleased to share its social investment journey with policymakers, highlighting how flexible funding can support resilience and growth in mission-driven enterprises.

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Better Society Capital @bettersocietycapital.com · Jul 24

Government’s announcement of the Better Futures Fund marks a major milestone in our mission to improve the UK’s public services.

Over the past decade, Social Outcomes Contracts (SOCs) have delivered interventions across areas like health and education while delivering better value for taxpayers.

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George Brewster @georgebrewster.bsky.social · Jul 15

So excited to see the Government's announcement yesterday, this hopefully marks the opportunity to improve hundreds of children's lives through transformative early support.

Better Society Capital @bettersocietycapital.com · Jul 15

📢 Government's launch of The Better Futures Fund marks a significant milestone for the UK’s growing impact economy.

We're proud to welcome the £500m Social Outcomes Partnerships Fund, set to improve the lives of up to 200,000 children and families through early intervention.

🔗 bit.ly/4nVYEFR

UK Government launches £500 million Fund to support vulnerable children, young people and their families

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Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones.bsky.social · Jul 14

Our up to £1bn Better Futures Fund will help tackle the structural causes of poverty.

Bringing together public funds with social impact investments, it will open up opportunities for training and work across the country.

My interview with the @theguardian.com 👇

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

‘It’s very personal to me’: Darren Jones on his £500m plan to fight child poverty

Treasury chief secretary says he wants to emulate New Labour support for community groups that changed his life

www.theguardian.com

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Co-operative Party @coopparty.party.coop · Jun 26

We're committed to sharing power and ownership - and when it comes to green energy, we mean that literally. Here's 5 ways Community Energy shares power. 🧵

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Danny Beales MP @dannybealesmp.bsky.social · May 11

I was made homeless growing up, so ending homelessness is personal to me.

Last week I hosted a new Hillingdon Homelessness Forum – bringing together local partners to find better ways to work together and support those in need across our borough.

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George Brewster @georgebrewster.bsky.social · Apr 28

Great to have reached such an incredible milestone! Over £1 billion invested in UK charities and social enterprises👏 Here's to continuing to drive positive change 🌟

Better Society Capital @bettersocietycapital.com · Apr 25

🌱 We’re proud to share that after 13 years of growth, we have committed over £1 billion into UK charities and social enterprises.

Our journey began in 2011, when we received £400 million from dormant bank accounts and £200 million from Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest Group First.

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Better Society Capital @bettersocietycapital.com · Mar 28

During the visit, Ms Dodds toured the facilities with volunteers from the club, before meeting with our CEO, Stephen Muers, and representatives from Sporting Assets and @access-si.bsky.social.

See below for some snapshots of the visit 👇

Group photo with MP Anneliese Dodds, Falcon Boat Club volunteers, BSC CEO Stephen Muers and representatives from Sporting Assets and Access - The Foundation for Social Investment.

Discussion with MP Anneliese Dodds, Falcon Boat Club volunteers, BSC CEO Stephen Muers and representatives from Sporting Assets and Access - The Foundation for Social Investment.

BSC CEO Stephen Muers speaking with MP Anneliese Dodds.

Falcon volunteers showing MP Anneliese Dodds the club's services.

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Better Society Capital @bettersocietycapital.com · Mar 28

🚣 It was great to visit Falcon Boat Club in Oxford today, alongside the MP for Oxford East, Anneliese Dodds, to see first-hand the excellent facilities and learn more about its work with the local community.

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George Brewster @georgebrewster.bsky.social · Mar 7

To help reform children's social care there should be more of the excellent social enterprise and profit-with-purpose providers who are already delivering the high-quality, child-centred care that every child deserves.

Read Amelie's blog about how social investment can help here: lnkd.in/e8R59UCY

Three approaches to transform children’s social care

Better Society Capital is the UK's leading social impact-led investor, our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK.

bettersocietycapital.com

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George Brewster @georgebrewster.bsky.social · Feb 18

Check out our new impact report below 🔽 Some great stats from 2024, with £68million committed to tackling social issues, reaching 250 mission-driven enterprises across the UK 🎯

Better Society Capital @bettersocietycapital.com · Feb 18

Today we publish our annual Impact Report.

The report provides an update on the progress we have made, alongside our partners, towards achieving our mission—to grow the amount of money tackling social issues in the UK.

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Pioneers Post @pioneerspost.bsky.social · Feb 10

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Sign up to Investment Committees of The Future, @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social’s e-learning designed to lift the lid on all things investment committees and support greater diversity👇

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Better Society Capital @bettersocietycapital.com · Feb 7

🌱Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, MP for Suffolk Coastal, visited The Old Hospital in Southwold today to see how this historic site has been transformed into a thriving community hub.

We were pleased to organise the visit, showing policymakers how social investment helps communities create lasting change.

A team photo with MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter

MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter is shown around The Old Hospital facilities

MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter meets people working at The Old Hospital

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Patrick Hurley @patrickhurley.bsky.social · Jan 29

I'm very happy to be a co-signatory to this letter.

Power to Change @powertochange.org.uk · Jan 29

Today the Chancellor is talking about growth.

We've joined forces with leaders locally and nationally to make a clear call to back community ownership and drive growth people can see and feel in their local area.

Read our letter 🖊️
https://buff.ly/40O3GdP

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Annie Constable @annieconstable.bsky.social · Jan 27

In the 190 community pubs known to @plunkettuk.bsky.social, over 41,000 people have become shareholders, raising over £38 million between them through #CommunityShares.

@andrewdubock.bsky.social explores the vital role of volunteers in community projects ▶️

www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

Group of volunteers outside a closed pub.

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

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George Brewster @georgebrewster.bsky.social · Jan 14

Such a pleasure to meet so many excellent enterprises, MPs and social investors today!

Better Society Capital @bettersocietycapital.com · Jan 14

🌟 Great to be in Parliament today, hosting a meet and greet event for MPs and social enterprises in partnership with @access-si.bsky.social and @pathwayfund.bsky.social.

A big thank you to all those who connected with us today!

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Better Society Capital @bettersocietycapital.com · Jan 14

🌟 Great to be in Parliament today, hosting a meet and greet event for MPs and social enterprises in partnership with @access-si.bsky.social and @pathwayfund.bsky.social.

A big thank you to all those who connected with us today!

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Pioneers Post @pioneerspost.bsky.social · Dec 2

Hi to all our new followers 👋

Our starter pack is now updated to help you all find each other in the #socent and #impinv world...

go.bsky.app/B3eEbz7

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Emily Darko @emilydarko.bsky.social · Nov 21

Happy #SocialEnterpriseDay!
How are you celebrating?!
A quick browse of the SEUK gift guide? www.socialenterprise.org.uk/app/uploads/...
Or check how many #SocEnt where you live? (and how many ££ they've invested in good) www.socialenterprise.org.uk/social-enter...
@socialenterpriseuk.bsky.social

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Annie Constable @annieconstable.bsky.social · Nov 21

Happy #SocialEnterpriseDay!

Did you know💡

📈There are 131,000 social enterprises across the country, representing almost 1 in 42 of all UK businesses.

💰£1b in profits has been re-invested to drive social change in the last year

🤝Social enterprises employ 2.3 million people in the UK!

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George Brewster @georgebrewster.bsky.social · Nov 21

Would be great to be added 👋

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