Before investing, ask one question: will your capital cause a new outcome or just support something already happening? That’s exactly what additionality impact investing measures, and this gap trips up more people than you’d think. We at the Social Investment Taskforce test this exact question for asset owners and social enterprises. If your money just […]
To prove investment readiness, a social investment project has to back every claim with documented evidence, a solid governance structure, and a realistic financial plan. In social finance, investors don’t take chances on projects that can’t demonstrate that. In practice, it’s harder to pull off than it sounds. That level of preparation takes time, resources, […]
Patient capital gives community projects the time that traditional investment refuses to offer. A childcare co-op, for instance, may take several years to become profitable, and a local clinic can face the same challenge. That timeline mismatch can slowly kill good ideas. Social finance helps close this funding gap by connecting community projects with investors […]
As a charity, you need three things ready before seeking social investment: a solid financial history, evidence of your impact, and clear governance. Without them, investors have little basis for judging whether you can manage their money responsibly. Unfortunately, many charities make the mistake of pitching their cause with passion but no paperwork to back […]
