Good Finance Live is a one day, hybrid event taking place on 29 April 2025 in Friends House, Euston, London.
This is not a conference.
This is an opportunity for charity and social enterprise leaders who are actively seeking social investment to make valuable connections and delve into what repayable finance really entails.
By attending the event, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Hear directly from peers who’ve been through the process of social investment;
- Ask questions and take part in discussions around social investment and the practical considerations of repayable finance;
- Connect with social investors and peers, building valuable relationships to support your organisation's development;
- Meet with a range of social investors in a dedicated networking area, with the opportunity to schedule 1:1 meetings*
When is the event?
The event will take place at Friend's House, Euston, London and online on 29 April 2025. Approximate timings 09.00 - 17.00 (please note panel sessions will take place between 11.00 - 15.00).
Who should attend?
Online places are open to anyone who wants to better understand the role of social investment and practical considerations when exploring repayable finance.
Please note we have limited 'in person' places which are prioritised for organisations who:
- Have a demonstrated income stream;
- Understand what their organisation requires social investment for, and the impact they are looking to make;
- Know approximately how much money they need to borrow, and how this would be paid back;
- Are looking to access social investment in 2025
Please note in person attendance is not intended for consultants.
Is there a fee to attend?
The event is free for leaders of charities and social enterprises.
Social investors are invited to attend as 'exhibitors' for a fee which will be wholly re-purposed as bursaries for frontline organisations.
Bursaries
A limited number of bursaries are available to support attendees facing additional barriers to accessing finance. Please click here for further information and criteria.
What is the agenda?
09.00 - 10.30 Registration and networking*
10.30 - 11.00 Welcome and introduction
11.00 - 11.55 Session 1: Hear from a peer - a panel of social enterprise leaders share their insights from taking social investment
12.00 - 12.55 Session 2: Navigating social investment - a panel of social investors share their advice, learnings and expertise on the social investment process
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch and networking*
14.00 - 14.55 Session 3: FAQs - an expert panel share everything you’ve ever wanted to know about social investment, from due diligence to governance and beyond!
15.00 - 17.00 Networking and 1:1s*
*(in person attendees only)
Confirmed speakers include:
- David Alcock, Partner, Anthony Collins
- Temi Akindele Barker, Founder, Inclusion Labs
- Meena Bharadwa, Senior Programmes Manager, Access: The Foundation for Social Investment
- Beverley Brown, Investment Manager, Resonance
- Asher Craig, Chief Executive, Pathway Fund
- Jimmy Crick, Director, Impact Finance Consulting
- Hana Hussain, Investment Director, Big Issue Invest
- Mike Milen, Chief Executive, Community Ventures Limited
- Melanie Mills, Head of Social Sector Engagement, Better Society Capital
- Jeremy Pannell, Senior Manager - Corporate Finance, Triodos
- Carolyn Sims, Director of Lending, Charity Bank
- Christian Stannard, Senior Relationship Manager, Social Investment Business
How do I sign up?
Click here to register!
Please note that registrations to attend 'in person' will be reviewed and we will respond within 7 working days.