Welcome to the fourth and final blog of our Summer Sounds series, where we delve into the world of social investment and its incredible impact on organisations dedicated to supporting marginalised communities

Tune in and be inspired by these remarkable stories of growth and empowerment!

Holly Hutchinson, Founder of Circus Strong


Founder of Circus Strong In this podcast, we shine a spotlight on Holly Hutchinson, the visionary Founder of Circus Strong. This incredible community organisation provides judgment-free aerial and fitness classes, creating a safe space for individuals who face challenges like depression, loneliness, and anxiety.

Join us to discover how social investment has played a crucial role in supporting Circus Strong's mission of inclusivity and well-being, as well as the challenges and opportunities that presented themselves along the way. For more information read the case-study

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Hidden Voices: Eni Timi-Biu, Create Your Table

In this engaging podcast, Fayyadh Shamsuddin, Investment Associate at Big Society Capital, engages in a conversation with Eni Timi-Biu, Social Entrepreneur, Founder, and Director of Create Your Table. In this podcast we highlight the impact Create Your Table has on supporting Black-led businesses to thrive and promoting the rich tapestry of Black food cultures.

We explore the problems Eni Timi-Biu faced and how the impact they had on Black-led Businesses!

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HQ Recording on Taking on Blended Finance at Let's Talk Good Finance

Join us for a captivating discussion featuring Yasin El Ashrafi from HQ CAN (Creative Arts Network) and HQ Recording. Learn how HQ Recording , a social enterprise, empowers local disadvantaged individuals in the music industry. Discover their journey with blended finance (part loan and part grant) from The Key Fund, and how it has contributed to their success.

Hear from experts at Big Society Capital and The Key Fund about how blended finance works and get inspired by another music-based social enterprise's journey with social investment. For more information read the case-study

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A Changing World – Caribbean and African Health Network

Join us in this information-packed episode, where we speak with Charles Kwaku-Odoi, Chief Officer at the Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN). Delve into CAHN's inspiring work to eradicate health inequalities faced by the Black community in Greater Manchester.

Discover how CAHN's strengthened their mission during the pandemic and their plans for a sustainable and supportive future for Caribbean and African communities.

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We hope these podcasts inspire you as much as they inspire us!

Stay tuned for more impactful stories of social investment and its power to create positive change.

Summer Sounds Blog One - 3 Unmissable Podcasts on Using Social Investment to Tackle Homelessness

Summer Sounds Blog Two - 3 Insightful Podcasts on Using Social Investment to Improve Lives for Refugees

Summer Sounds Blog Three - 5 Inspiring Podcasts on How Social Investment Helped Young Minds

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