Contact person
Paula Brown
Phone
0800 464 0797

Livv Investment gets money to people and projects that make a positive and long-lasting social impact. Whether it’s charities, voluntary groups, or social businesses, we want to enable organisations to get the backing they need to grow faster and help more people.

We’re part of the Livv Housing Group, so we’ve got years of experience working with the voluntary and social sector in the North West, where generating social value is at the heart of everything we do. 

We provide flexible, unsecured, blended capital with wraparound support for social businesses, voluntary organisations and charities across the North West. The fund looks to enable charities and social enterprises to grow, sustain and succeed. We provide pre-application and post-investment support for the life of the investment.

We are also an Access Point for a grant programme that offers support to help charities and social enterprises become ‘investment ready’. We work with you to identify your needs, develop an ‘investment readiness’ plan and apply for the grant.

Most recently we have started offering investment loans which provide capital support to social businesses at an early stage in their growth.

Our Funds

Reach Fund

The Reach Fund helps charities and social enterprises raise investment, the programme offers grants on average between £5000 and £15000. The grant is aimed at helping these organisations provide the final information that investors need before they can invest.

Our Case Studies

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An ornate red brick building with Victorian-style architecture, featuring a central clock tower, arched windows, and intricate stone detailing. The structure exudes historical charm, framed against a clear blue sky.
Blackburne House

Blackburne House is a Liverpool-based charity that supports the development of local - and often vulnerable - women. With a core focus on education, they offer a range of nationally-recognised courses and qualifications to women - particularly in sectors in which women are still under-represented. 

Duration
3 years
Cost of capital
7%
Turnover
£1.1m
Amount invested
Loan £130,000-Grant £20,000
Year of investment
2024
Investor
Livv Investment
  • Product type
    Blended – part grant, part loan

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Homebaked Bakery
Homebaked Bakery

Homebaked is a co-operative bakery and community land trust, located opposite Liverpool FC’s Anfield stadium, serving their award-winning pies to both football fans and locals alike. 

Duration
5 Years
Cost of capital
9%
Turnover
£387,800
Amount invested
£60,100
Investor
Livv Investment
  • Product type
    Blended – part grant, part loan

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Farm Urban
Farm Urban

Farm Urban is a social enterprise based in the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool and they operate the city’s first vertical farm whilst also delivering a range of educational and outreach programmes. 

Duration
5 Years
Cost of capital
10%
Turnover
£411,768
Amount invested
£150,000
Investor
Livv Investment
  • Product type
    Blended – part grant, part loan