Welcome to Good Finance

Our mission is to help charities & social enterprises navigate the world of social investment.

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What we do

Good Finance is a collaborative project to help improve access to information on social investment for charities and social enterprises.

 

For charities

If you’re a charity or social enterprise, start here to find out more about the world of social investment.

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For infrastructure

This page is to help infrastructure organisations present on Good Finance and social investment. All of these free tools have been tried and tested, so we're sure you'll find them helpful.

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Is social investment right for us?

This diagnostic tool will help you decide whether social investment is right for your organisation.

It takes about 2-3 minutes to complete and it will ask you questions about your organisation and your financial needs.

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Investors and advisers

Browse our list of potential investors and advisers to find help.

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5 times social investment supercharged an organisation's impact

5 times social investment supercharged an organisation’s impact

Blog
21 October 2024
Social investment plays a vital role in enabling impactful organisations to meet the needs of the communities they serve, no matter who they are. With access to financial support, these ventures go on to build and scale their social and environmental missions, improving lives and promoting...
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A complete guide to measuring social impact for community businesses

Blog
14 October 2024
Understanding and measuring social impact is crucial for community businesses to demonstrate their value and secure support. Plunkett UK’s Nick Comley provides essential principles and practical steps to help you effectively communicate the positive changes your business brings to the community.
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