Growth Impact Fund

Big Issue Invest, UnLtd and Shift partnered to create a £25M fund designed to address the structural barriers that diverse social enterprises face, focusing on diverse-led social enterprises tackling inequality in the UK. We are particularly interested in organisations based outside of London or disabled-led. If you think you know of an organisation who may be interested please forward this email on and ask them to make an application.

Find out about the Growth Impact Fund apply here or register your interest by contacting us by email.


Big Energy Saving Loans

We’re offering loan finance between £20,000 to £150,000 to social enterprises and charities in England, for energy efficiency and renewable energy installation. This lending programme is aimed at enabling social enterprises and charities to access loan funding to help save money on energy. If you’re interested in learning more or would like to apply for our Big Energy Savings Loans, please fill out the form on the link below. 

Find out more and apply here.


Impact Loans England

Do you have ambitions to take your social enterprise to the next level? Big Issue Invest is offering loan finance from the Access Foundation between £20,000 to £150,000 to social enterprises and charities in England. The loans can be structured to your individual needs and we don’t require security on the loan. Loan finance can help you grow, set up new ventures or build a stronger cashflow and reserves. 

Find out more and apply here.

Published: August 22, 2023. Categories: Funding, News and Robert's Blog.