Big Issue Invest Monthly ??

Welcome to your latest Big Issue Invest monthly newsletter. A one-minute read to catch you up on the biggest news from the last month - impact highlights, fresh insight, an exciting new partnership, and an employee engagement opportunity. There’s something for everyone, so dive in and enjoy!

The 2023/24 Growth Impact Fund Impact Report is out!

In the last year, the Growth Impact Fund’s investment in 8 social purpose organisations has benefitted?65,000 people?facing systemic inequities in the UK - with the fund’s investments totaling well??over ￡1.8 million?collectively.

We’re also proud that 79% of the fund’s portfolio has lived experience of the problems they are working to address.

Read the full report ??here

Please contact Sarah Faber if you’d like to learn more.

Impact investing vs. social impact investing

Are you curious about the distinction between 'impact investing' and 'social impact investing'? Lars Hagelmann , in his latest article, breaks down the differences and highlights why it matters for balanced sector growth.

Read in full ??here?

New Partnership with NACFB

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with NACFB , the UK's largest trade association for commercial finance brokers!

This collaboration will open up regional investment opportunities in sectors like place-based health and community infrastructure, with loan options ranging from ￡100,000 to ￡3.5 million.?

Please contact James Potter if you'd like to learn more.

Join The Big Challenge

Are you looking for a unique way to engage and develop your employees?

The Big Challenge is an immersive team-building event where teams take to the streets in iconic Big Issue red jackets, guided by our Big Issue vendors.

Develop resilience, confidence, and empathy while gaining a deep understanding of poverty.?Interested in joining?

Please contact Serena Crisp to learn more.?

Thank you for reading, see you next month.

Big Issue Invest Team

Ps. You can learn more about our active funds and programmes here