Kindred isn’t investing money in socially-trading organisations right now. Our money has been over-subscribed, so we’re in the process of raising more to continue to invest in social businesses in Liverpool City Region.
At the moment, our work is focused on building a more sustainable infrastructure – one which creates longer-term funding, access to money and support for the social economy.
If you’re looking for money right now, a number of other funds* are open:
Access works to make charities and social enterprises in England more financially resilient and self-reliant, so that they can sustain or increase their impact.
The Berkeley Foundation Fund provides support for local and grassroots charities.
Better Society Capital exists to improve the lives of people in the UK through investment with a sustainable return.
Connect Fund provides grants to develop shared infrastructure solutions to create a more open and accessible social investment market.
This fund, financed by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, aims to encourage investment in new capital expenditure projects, that will help create jobs. It provides fee-free, interest subsidised loans up to £1m.
Gateway Angels is an investor network, supporting early-stage investment opportunities. ‘Angel’ investors tend to become partners, rather than just financiers, providing expertise, connections and business acumen.
The Good Exchange provides a grant matching service for community groups.
Good Finance lists social investors, funds and advisors across the country.
The Key Fund provides flexible loans and grants to help social enterprises start, become sustainable, and grow. It offers investments from £5k to £300k for community and social enterprises in Northern England and the Midlands.
Liverpool City Region’s Finance Hub provides a single access help point for small and medium-sized organisations who want to access external funding.
The Livv and Flourish Fund offers money to social organisations that make a positive impact in communities, while the Reach Fund’s grant programme acts as a stepping stone to apply for social investment.
National Lottery Community Fund (formerly Awards for All)
The National Lottery offers funding to deliver a new or existing activity or to support your community organisation to change and adapt to new and future.
NatWest Social and Community Capital
Social and Community Capital is a charity funded by NatWest to support social ventures looking to scale through loans, with flexible terms and business support.
SIB provides a range of loans, grants and tailored support.
UnLtd provides funding and support for social enterprises.
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The BlaST team has identified a number of funds which may be particularly relevant for Black-led STOs, including:
The Future Needs Us All | Empowering Black Communities
Growth Impact Fund – Investing for impact. Made for diverse-led organisations
And, of course, we’re still working with socially-trading organisations to provide support and connections. Keep an eye out for our latest events on our social media platforms and in our newsletter (scroll to the footer of this page to sign up), or place-based opportunities in Knowsley and St Helens.
* Links on this page aren’t an endorsement of a product or service. If you find any broken links or have any feedback on service provided by organisations here, please email andrew@kindred-lcr.co.uk.
