Social Investment Business
@TheSocialInvest
We offer funding and support to the organisations that make up the social economy, providing them with the tools they need to make a positive difference.
Young people’s voices are at the heart of the #YouthInvestmentFund @DCMS. In a blog, Rhiannon @TheFoxtonCentre speaks about her personal journey at the youth hub, sharing why places like this are a lifeline, opening doors & helping young people thrive. buff.ly/ivRsjLR

Last night SIB were in #Manchester at the Natwest #SE100 Social Business Awards and we were delighted to judge and present the Diversity Pioneer Award. Congratulations to all the winners. An inspiring evening, showcasing the important work #charities and #socialenterprises do

The state-of-the-art Mirion Street Boxing Gym & Youth Club is officially open! @DCMS Minister @Steph_Peacock & @connor_naismith joined young people & the Mirion Street team to cut the celebratory ribbon 🎀#YouthInvestmentFund

Come and see us if you're in attendance #YMCANationalConference
We are moments away before #YMCANationalConference begins, bringing together more than 400 delegates from across the wider movement. Thank you to our sponsors: Utility Aid | Charity Bank | Your Adventure Challenge | @TheSocialInvest #YMCA
It’s an exciting day for young people in Crewe, as they gathered together for the grand opening of the new Mirion Street Boxing Gym & Youth Club, funded by the #YouthInvestmentFund & other generous funders. buff.ly/OUu8SPC

We're very pleased to be in attendance at the Blended Finance Collective here in London and looking forward to some interesting conversations on the future of blended finance #vision2045 #BlendedFinanceCollective

"The @TheSocialInvest #YIF coaching has been really helpful. I feel more confident in approaching people & problems with a tool box of strategies to improve relationships, get buy-in & realise success". Laura Cansdale, Regeneration Prog Mgr @iwight. eastsidepeople.org/services/socia…
A new film @heydayukltd shines a light on the amazing @SeagullTheatre in Lowestoft. It shows how the #YouthInvestmentFund @DCMS has transformed their building, creating a bigger & accessible space for the whole community. buff.ly/FceFOvC

Today’s #SpendingReview is a rocket-booster for renewal. Funding for the Warm Homes Plan and focus on deprived areas is welcome. A lot hangs in the detail, and charities and communities need clarity and inclusion to fully benefit from planned investment.

Excitement builds as the 224 Youth Zone in South Bristol comes to life @OnSideYZ @youth_moves. A #YouthInvestmentFund grant of £8.8M & other funding will transform young people’s opportunities, giving them an exciting & safe place to connect & have fun. buff.ly/XGN4gd2

🎾 A tennis club in the East Midlands is upgrading to LED floodlights with a £138k investment through the Energy Resilience Fund. This will mean lower emissions, lower costs, and accessible sport for people with long-term health conditions. buff.ly/gmOcnSj

Derby Scout Group @35thDerby have just had a double celebration! It’s their 110th 🎂birthday & their new Scout HQ, funded by the #YouthInvestmentFund, was declared open by UK Chief Scout @DwayneFields.🎉Congratulations! buff.ly/ZXQUV4B

🌟 Reminder - the £15m Energy Resilience Fund is open! @TheSocialInvest #Charities & #SocEnts in England can apply for up to £250k of blended grant & loan finance for energy-generating & energy-saving technology and building adaptations. More info: 👉 bit.ly/3YOiPKL
We'll be attending the CFG Annual Conference on 26 June. It will be a great opportunity to meet with finance experts and peers - come and join us alongside a whole host of finance experts and colleagues in London. Find out more: bit.ly/CFGAC25

👉 Great to see MPs celebrate youth work today - including Swan Youth Project, a #YouthInvestmentFund grantee - amidst a tough climate (buff.ly/FxNLUe1). We're proud to hear the Minister for Youth highlight YIF and optimistic this will continue with Better Youth Spaces.
Today's announcement of £630 million to decarbonise public buildings overlooks the voluntary sector once again. Read our response 👇 calling on the government to support vital community-run services in their upcoming Spending Review 🔗 buff.ly/FxNLUe1

Nominations are now open for this year’s #SE100 Index so make sure your organisation is in with a chance of being included! Nominations close on Sunday 25th May. Find out more here: buff.ly/X2OQJDA

Great to see our colleague Lisa Raftery at the Enterprise Grants Showcase event led by the @SchSocEnt last week. Bold conversations about how enterprise funding can be used to build agency, resilience and long term strategic impact 👏

We're giving advice & support to over 60 projects that have funding from the #YouthInvestmentFund for small organisations. @TheSocialInvest is working with partners inc Eastside People to increase chances of successful delivery. Social investment support: eastsidepeople.org/services/socia…
Young people in Blackburn have a fantastic youth zone @BDYouthZone funded by the #YouthInvestmentFund & others. Young people now have the best opportunity to have fun & learn new skills in its impressive space, including an immersive digital arts centre. buff.ly/8xZqV6l
