Social value investment
The changing landscape
In the past, third sector organisations have relied on donations from individuals and corporate organisations. But the landscape has changed, and charities and social enterprises are expected to conduct themselves as businesses. It’s absolutely essential that social enterprises cease to behave as charities have done in the past and instead look for investment, not hand-outs.
From donations to investment
One of the principle issues we are tackling is the attitude of many corporate organisations towards ‘doing good’. Organisations feel they are helping charities and social enterprises by giving them lump sums of money, but what this is actually doing is exacerbating an unhealthy attitude to money.
We are committed to educating corporates and social enterprises. The first step on this journey is to ensure both parties understand that social enterprises should put together viable investment propositions if they need funding. For example, if they need £5,000, they need to demonstrate, in business terms, how the money will be spent and what the expected return is.
Our specialists work with and educate both social enterprises and corporates in this area, to ensure healthy, profitable partnerships. Get in touch to understand more about social value investment.