Better Society Capital

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🌱 On #SocialEnterpriseDay, hear from our Senior Business Support Manager, Katie Overton, on the importance of buying social and supporting enterprises that deliver social impact. 👉 bit.ly/4g0BjOb

👉 Read the full announcement: gov.uk/government/new…

🌱 As is currently the case, a significant proportion - at least £12.5 million - will be reserved for organisations supporting youth outcomes as part of the Government’s new National Youth Strategy. We anticipate further details in the Dormant Assets Strategy and look forward to working closely with DCMS and the Community Enterprise Growth Plan alliance in the next stage.

📢 Exciting news from @DCMS: £87.5 million of dormant assets has been allocated to social investment wholesalers as part of a £350 million release.

🔍 Great to see insights from the second LGPS Investment Survey conducted by @room_151 in collaboration with @Schroders, which highlights recent trends in Place-Based Impact Investing. Read the full study to find out more 👇 bit.ly/3CkZ4SC

Our MD James Burrows is a panellist at #ImpactWeek🌍, a unique event hosted by @impacteuropenet bringing together the global community of changemakers in investing for impact. The session will delve into recent developments in place-based impact investing, examining the roles of government and private stakeholders in understanding local issues and unlocking sustainable investments to address them. 🚀 If you're attending and interested in exchanging insights on the role of social impact investment in tackling entrenched social issues, please reach out to James on LinkedIn: bit.ly/4elbPKg

The Chancellor’s inclusion of social impact investment in the 2024 budget, is a hugely significant one. We welcome further collaboration between socially motivated investors, the voluntary sector and Government to tackle complex social problems. We estimated the size of the social impact investment market to be £10 billon at the end of 2023, demonstrating the potential of impact-aligned capital in building a better society.

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🚀 Through our venture managers like @eka_ventures, we have now invested in over 100 impact companies, reaching over 7.4 million people in the UK. One such venture is Flok Health, the UK’s first autonomous physiotherapy clinic, which provides same-day access to care for NHS patients. Read our case study to find out more about its services and how it is helping to deliver complete treatment pathways directly to patients on behalf of NHS partners 👇 bit.ly/3Y3MQ8h

Fantastic to see @Steph_Peacock MP's continued support for #SocialInvestment! 🚀 Our market sizing estimate tells the story of stability and consistent long-term growth within the social impact sector, which comes at an important time as the new Labour administration prioritises economic stability and growth. Find out how we can work with Government to channel investment towards organisations that need it: bit.ly/4eJojww

📢 Applications are open for the Women’s Enterprise Growth Programme, an exciting nine-month learning experience designed for women and non-binary people aged 18-35 living or working in London and Liverpool. Run by the @SchSocEnt, this is an opportunity to develop the skills, strengths and networks required to grow purpose-led enterprises and in turn create new jobs for underserved communities. Visit the link below to find out more and express your interest👇 bit.ly/4eAU5f2

Great to hear our CEO @stephenmuers in action on @BBCr4today this morning with @WillBain31 and in the studio with @JustinOnWeb and @MishalHusain. “Over the last ten years the market has grown twelve fold and is now worth £10 billion, that’s quite a serious number.” Have a listen back, he’s on at 20:40 👇 bbc.in/3NepNCz

🚀 Our latest market sizing reveals the value of social investments in the UK has grown to £10 billion at the end of 2023! Despite economic challenges, the market has continued to demonstrate stability, with sustained investment focused on addressing pressing social issues, such as child poverty, homelessness, and long-term health conditions. Learn more in our 2023 Market Sizing report👇 bit.ly/4ePpry4

💡 What steps can we take to ensure climate finance meets the needs of diverse places across the UK? Its great to read this report from Rhianydd Griffith and Mark Nicholls exploring the barriers and opportunities associated with scaling up net zero investment at the local authority level in the UK. With impact investors showing an increasing appetite for place-based investments, the report outlines what needs to happen next to turn this potential into reality. Read more: bit.ly/3TTDyKN

Recent surveys show that 64% of LGPS funds plan to increase their commitments to place-based local investments, including social and affordable housing. In our latest piece, Policy and Advocacy Manager, Jovana Lalic, explains why government policy is important for creating an enabling environment which can encourage LGPS funds to tackle social challenges through place-based impact investing. Read our full response: bit.ly/3ZUMV0m

Pleased to speak at the Mission Driven Business reception this evening. As we set our priorities for government, it was great to discuss how we can work together with the social investment sector to invest in and support communities across the country.

🌱 In her latest article, our Policy & Advocacy Manager, Jovana Lalic, explores the National Wealth Fund (NWF) and the critical steps needed to ensure it delivers optimal outcomes for investors, policymakers and communities. 🔗 Click the link below to discover why the NWF is an important first step in scaling up the use of government money to crowd in private capital and drive the UK's journey to net zero: bit.ly/3ZnCmmC

📢 ImpactVC's Impacting Investing for VC course, in collaboration with the @BVCA is launching on 17 October 2024! Join the community and gain invaluable insights from leading #VCs and #LPs in the #impact space, on how impact can be a source of commercial value for your fund and for the ventures you invest in 👇 bit.ly/4gjyKrH #ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital #ImpactVC