July 09 2014

It’s Social Investment explained today from UK NGOs in the field…explaining how to go beyond grant funding and expand horizons all round. Happy reading!

Free Guide To Social Investment From BIG And Social Enterprise UK
Civil Society

Charities may be able to access more flexible finance and attract more support through social investment than traditional grant funding, according to a guide published today by Social Enterprise UK and the Big Lottery Fund.

The guide, called Social Investment Explained, says that charities must consider whether they are ready for investment, including examining the skills of their staff and board, the services they offer, the track record of the organisation, and the state of the organisation’s finances.