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Happy birthday, Big Issue Invest: 20 people look back on 20 years of social investment

Happy birthday, Big Issue Invest: 20 people look back on 20 years of social investment
These people have been behind the scenes turning Big Issue Invest into the success story it is today
How a grassroots effort to save an abandoned leisure centre grew into something much more

How a grassroots effort to save an abandoned leisure centre grew into something much more
Big Issue Invest is a leader in social impact investing. Here’s how it’s helped to boost the fitness of a local community in Urmston
Big Issue Invest more than triples investments in 20th year, with £9.4 million deployed to social purpose organisations

Big Issue Invest more than triples investments in 20th year, with £9.4 million deployed to social purpose organisations
The leading social investor reports significant growth in funds invested in 2024/25 as it celebrates 20 years since launch
Big Issue Impact Advisory appoints Sasha Afanasieva as new MD
Big Issue Impact Advisory appoints Sasha Afanasieva as new MD
Big Issue Invest names Holger Westphely as new Managing Director
Big Issue Invest names Holger Westphely as new Managing Director
How I secured funding to grow my social enterprise
How I secured funding to grow my social enterprise
These pioneers are plugging the gaps in youth support – with help from Big Issue Invest
These pioneers are plugging the gaps in youth support – with help from Big Issue Invest
Over 5,500 young lives transformed by Big Issue Invest’s £1.25 million investment in world’s first sports-based social outcomes partnership
Over 5,500 young lives transformed by Big Issue Invest’s £1.25 million investment in world’s first sports-based social outcomes partnership
How I secured funding to grow my social enterprise

How I secured funding to grow my social enterprise
These pioneers are plugging the gaps in youth support – with help from Big Issue Invest

These pioneers are plugging the gaps in youth support – with help from Big Issue Invest
Over 5,500 young lives transformed by Big Issue Invest’s £1.25 million investment in world’s first sports-based social outcomes partnership

Over 5,500 young lives transformed by Big Issue Invest’s £1.25 million investment in world’s first sports-based social outcomes partnership
Nearly half of Brits would struggle to pay for basic necessities in a month of losing income unexpectedly, new Big Issue YouGov poll reveals

Nearly half of Brits would struggle to pay for basic necessities in a month of losing income unexpectedly, new Big Issue YouGov poll reveals
What is social impact financing – and should your organisation consider it? 

What is social impact financing – and should your organisation consider it?
Big Issue Invest £3m loan secures future for outstanding SEND College

Big Issue Invest £3m loan secures future for outstanding SEND College
Breaking the cycle: Why health equality is key to ending poverty 

Breaking the cycle: Why health equality is key to ending poverty
Why mission-driven businesses should consider a property-backed loan from Big Issue Invest

Why mission-driven businesses should consider a property-backed loan from Big Issue Invest
Big Issue’s social investment arm reaching 1.8 million Brits through investees

Big Issue’s social investment arm reaching 1.8 million Brits through investees
Brixton Village’s Black Farmer receives £250k investment from fund for underrepresented entrepreneurs

Brixton Village’s Black Farmer receives £250k investment from fund for underrepresented entrepreneurs
The right and wrong reasons to borrow: A guide for social purpose organisations seeking funding

The right and wrong reasons to borrow: A guide for social purpose organisations seeking funding
School pupils running social enterprises spotlighted by Big Issue

School pupils running social enterprises spotlighted by Big Issue
65,000 people facing systemic inequities supported by over £1.8mil of Growth Impact Fund investments

65,000 people facing systemic inequities supported by over £1.8mil of Growth Impact Fund investments
Impact investing and social impact investing: What’s the difference?

Impact investing and social impact investing: What’s the difference?
Fund invests over £800k to improve accessibility, youth empowerment and mental health support for LGBTQ+ people

Fund invests over £800k to improve accessibility, youth empowerment and mental health support for LGBTQ+ people
The urgent need for social investment to end poverty in the UK

The urgent need for social investment to end poverty in the UK
Big Issue Invest takes Social Impact Investment to the House of Lords with pension and insurance providers

Big Issue Invest takes Social Impact Investment to the House of Lords with pension and insurance providers
Living in Fitness Receives £55,000 Investment from Growth Impact Fund to Enhance Well-being for Older Adults

Living in Fitness Receives £55,000 Investment from Growth Impact Fund to Enhance Well-being for Older Adults
Investors call for the next government to unlock private investment to drive growth and reduce poverty


