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How I secured funding to grow my social enterprise

How I secured funding to grow my social enterprise
Struggling to secure finance for your social enterprise? Founder Tendai shares how Ruka scaled with values-aligned investment from Big Issue Invest – and why mission-driven capital matters
Meet the ex-Big Issue vendor who went from homelessness to giving Prince William a tour of Aberdeen

Meet the ex-Big Issue vendor who went from homelessness to giving Prince William a tour of Aberdeen
Former Edinburgh Big Issue seller Angus gives walking tours of Aberdeen as part of Invisible Cities. He recently had a royal visitor as Prince William’s Homewards initiative launched a new way to help homeless people into work
This ‘one-of-a-kind’ charity shop offers tools to fix the housing crisis: ‘It’s a charity B&Q’

This ‘one-of-a-kind’ charity shop offers tools to fix the housing crisis: ‘It’s a charity B&Q’
Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore in Romford is the first of a planned chain of charity shops taking aim at shaping up homes
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
Use money from Brits’ dormant bank accounts to rebuild riot-hit communities, government told
Use money from Brits’ dormant bank accounts to rebuild riot-hit communities, government told
The Big Issue Changemakers of 2024: Education, mentorship and business

The Big Issue Changemakers of 2024: Education, mentorship and business
Social housing: How one social enterprise is giving shelter to thousands
