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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 7h

A safe home can be the foundation for a fresh start. With support from social investment, Your Place has created secure homes for people who have experienced homelessness, alongside support to help them build greater independence and stability. Read the case study: buff.ly/bIekYqh

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Local infrastructure orgs 📣your members may be more investment-ready than they think. See our new guide with NAVCA on how to support those conversations without being a funding expert 🔗 buff.ly/CnuPeII

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Social investment: what is it, and how does it work? Build your knowledge and confidence with Social Investment Unpicked, our CPD-accredited, eight-week online course. The next cohort begins on 12 October 2026. Sign up: buff.ly/hDNhlbL

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

£2.5m in social investment - worth it? Tune in to hear from James Neward, CEO and Co-founder of @yorspace.bsky.social, as he shares how the development loan from @resonance.ltd.uk helped them build 14 permanently affordable houses in York and unlocked great opportunities for their community.

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#AD Balancing impact and income can be a real challenge for social enterprises. This was one of the topics explored during the interactive panel sessions at Good Finance Live, hosted by @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social Find out more loom.ly/whXjkhg

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Social enterprises and charities 📢 Have your say on the new social value rules! The government has changed how public money funds social value and this could affect your organisation. Social Enterprise UK have launched a short 5-10 minute survey to understand your thoughts on the changes.

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What exactly is ‘social investment’? Social investment is the use of repayable finance to achieve a social purpose, and charities and social enterprises of all sizes use it to grow their organisations. Got more questions? Everything you need (and more) is on our Knowledge Hub 👉 buff.ly/lhizG0T

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A year-long share raise. Covid delays. Costs going up - it definitely wasn't an easy road for @yorspace.bsky.social In this clip, Co-founder and CEO James Neward talks candidly about the highs and lows of making Lowfield Green a reality.

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

How do ambitious community groups become long-term sustainable businesses? It's a question more organisations are asking and one that we answer in our new blog in partnership with Plunkett UK, exploring two key types of social investment > www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Build your confidence in navigating social investment with Good Finance’s CPD-accredited course. Social Investment Unpicked is designed to help you deepen your understanding through 4 accessible, online modules alongside a cohort of learners. 📅 Next cohort: 12 October 2026 buff.ly/cdi9UFb

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

“We weren’t able to find someone that would lend us the money.” - James, Co-founder and CEO of @yorspace.bsky.social They hit a funding wall but kept looking for another route. That search led them to social investment from @resonance.ltd.uk 🎥Watch here> buff.ly/rFv3cU9

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

How is one organisation ensuring affordable housing is available in York for generations to come?

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Our Jargon Buster is a go-to glossary of social investment terms with: ✅ Over 100 social investment terms explained ✅ Plain English definitions ✅ Searchable, alphabetical and completely free Share with your networks, if you find it helpful > buff.ly/XuApDq5

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Rising energy costs were threatening a vital South London community sports club. A £97k blended finance package through @keyfund.bsky.social helped Charlton Park RFC fight back. Read here: www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies... Is your sports club facing the same? 👇

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Not sure if repayable finance is right for your organisation? Try our 'is it right for us' tool! it's quick, simple, and shows you which types of social investment could work for your charity or social enterprise. 🔗 >> www.goodfinance.org.uk/node/1820

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

#AD 77% of social enterprises in the East of England see financial barriers as their biggest obstacle to growth - yet 61% didn't consider any external finance at all last year. Find out more loom.ly/z6LsPLQ @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A hard lesson Romanah had to learn as CEO and Co-Founder of Eloquent Dance But by learning to separate her identity from the organisation, she was able to strengthen the business and secure £60,000 in investment 💪 Full interview here: buff.ly/hqsMZjk buff.ly/hqsMZjk

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

What can a social enterprise do about rising energy bills? Ask Charlton Park RFC who installed a full solar system with battery storage using blended finance from Key Fund 🔗 www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Good Finance Live: Don't just take our word for it 👀 The people in the room said it best themselves 👆 🔗 Click here to catch all the session recordings and learn how social investment can help your charity or social enterprise: www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

"When you don't understand the product, it makes sense not to take the risk." @rebka99.bsky.social on why so many social enterprises in the East of England overlook investment and what needs to change. 🔗Read more here: www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Could your lived experience shape better social investment decisions? Join our CPD-accredited ‘Investment Committees of the Future’ course to learn how committees work and build your confidence. 📅 Starts 26th August 2026 Learn more: buff.ly/JSY4NxD

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Securing £60,000 investment for your organisation sounds exciting...but what does it actually cost you? Romanah Buchanan, CEO and Co-Founder of Eloquent Dance, opens up about the very real trade-offs she faced when applying for social investment for her social enterprise. 🔗 buff.ly/3PDYu7T

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Try our free, interactive outcomes matrix tool that helps charities and social enterprises measure their impact clearly, confidently, and in a way, funders understand! > buff.ly/OYaezn0

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Is debt worth the risk for social impact? Romanah from Eloquent Dance shares her experience of taking on repayable finance and what it has unlocked for their organisation. 🎥Watch the full video here: www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies... #charity #socialenterprise #communitybusiness

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Curious about social investment? Join our CPD-accredited Social Investment Unpicked course to build your knowledge and confidence through eight weeks of online, cohort-based learning. 📅 Next cohort starts 11 August 2026 Learn more: buff.ly/gZK1PKa

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Locality @locality.org.uk · 29/07/2026

Your organisation's legal structure might feel like background admin. But when it comes to accessing social investment, it can be the difference between having options and hitting a wall. 👉 Read the full blog from @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social : bit.ly/4pNdPCs

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Watch the Good Finance Live session recordings to learn about social investment: www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/... And hear what social impact leaders thought of the day 👇 (Spoiler: they loved it 🙌)

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

9,700 social enterprises in the East of England. 61% didn't consider external finance last year. Of the 35% who did, most didn't go ahead. Rebecca White digs into why, and what social investment could offer instead, in her latest guest blog for Good Finance 👇 buff.ly/HcaLxpb

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

"When you hear the first no, don't take it personal." Eloquent Dance were told they weren't ready when they first applied for social investment. But what Romanah did after led to a successful application second time round.🎉 Learn about Eloquent's social investment story here: bit.ly/4w58vMt

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Social enterprises in the East of England say finance is one of their top barriers to growth 📊 Yet 61% didn't consider any external finance last year. So what's going on? Good Finance Ambassador for the East of England, Rebecca White explores the grant gap in new blog here💡https://bit.ly/4vKglL5

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

#AD Check out the @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social Investor Directory! It features 100+ social investors, all over the UK, and you can filter by location, amount needed, product type and even the social issue that your organisation is tackling. loom.ly/IbtQh3U

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Are you looking for an investor that truly understands your social mission? Check out our Investor Directory! It features 100+ social investors, all over the UK, and you can filter by location, amount needed and even the social issue that your organisation is tackling. 👉 buff.ly/L89GccR

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Balancing income and impact can be a real challenge for social entrepreneurs - how do you build financial sustainability without compromising your social mission? This was just one of the discussions that emerged at the recent Good Finance Live event. Read more here >>

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Partnership, power imbalance and preparation: what we learned at Good Finance Live 2026

Have you ever wondered what taking on social investment is really like? What are the honest truths behind the polished impact stories?

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UnLtd @unltd.org.uk · 14/07/2026

This #SmallCharityWeek2026, @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social wanted to shine a light on a funding route many small charities completely overlook: social investment. 🤝 Read their latest blog exploring 7 practical tips to help small charities take their first steps into social investment buff.ly/vDDFMbd

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

LGBTQ+ support organisations are needed more than ever, but many face shrinking funds. This new report from Social Enterprise UK, BSC and Access asks whether social investment can be part of the solution. Read it here: buff.ly/6lbOU16

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Reframing power imbalance to partnership is a difficult but important mindset shift when exploring social investment. Find out what our panel had to say at Good Finance Live. Catch up on demand here: www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...

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Charity Finance Group (CFG) @cfgsocial.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

#AD @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social ’s latest blog explores how your legal structure shapes the types of finance available to you and the key things you need to consider before having conversations with social investors. 👉 Read: loom.ly/_OZ6iuc

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

What does it really take to secure social investment? Our latest blog shares practical lessons from #GoodFinanceLive2026 on partnerships, investment readiness, honest conversations and learning from rejection. Read more: buff.ly/eusGmgi #SocialInvestment #SocialEnterprise

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Two cohorts coming up in July 2026, for charities and social enterprises wanting to build their understanding of social investment. 📘 Investment Committees of the Future 📗 Social Investment Unpicked CPD accredited, cohort based, flexible learning. buff.ly/jlMbudK #SocialInvestment #CPD

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Missed our event? Want to hear more stories and advice from social enterprise leaders? Watch the full Good Finance Live session recordings here: buff.ly/y9b3Ukk Drop your own thoughts in the comments - what is the one thing you'd wish all charity and social enterprise leaders knew? 👇

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

What happens when a new opportunity comes with a funding challenge? Discover how blended finance from Key Fund helped Theatre Space North East bridge the gap and support their next step. Read the full case study: buff.ly/yMRXsvk #SocialInvestment #BlendedFinance #goodfinance

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🎬️ That’s a wrap on #GoodFinanceLive Liverpool! Thanks to everyone who joined us in person and online, and to our partners and Investor Marketplace organisations for making it such a success. 📹️ Session recordings will be available on the Good Finance website soon.

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Locality @locality.org.uk · 02/07/2026

Grants are getting harder to come by and local authority budgets are tightening. But social investment could provide a route often overlooked by small charities. 🤝 @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social explore 7 tips to help take your first steps into social investment: bit.ly/4eZjuAl

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Theatre Space North East secured a £100k contract but needed upfront funding to deliver it. Read how blended finance from Key Fund helped make it possible. 🎭Read the full case study here: buff.ly/vWoh3hi #SocialInvestment #GoodFinanceLive

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

More than the money: building partnerships that power social change Join Matthew Brown, Paula Brown, Romanah Buchanan, Brendan Hegarty and Sophie Clarke at #GoodFinanceLive on 1 July. 📍 Liverpool & Online Register your place: buff.ly/9a9JClw

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Good Finance UK @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

What happens when things don’t go to plan? Join Daniel Botcherby (Kalda), Kieran Carty (Growth Impact Fund), Leila Sharland (Resonance), Rosie Mead and Swati Pujari (Pathway Fund) at Good Finance Live. Register: buff.ly/OjaDqrw

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K I N D R E D @kindredlcr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Good Finance Live is just around the corner! 🤩 📆 – 1st July 2026⁠ 📍 – The Bluecoat and online⁠ The agenda for the day is now live on the Good Finance website - find out more about what to expect on the day and RSVP your tickets through the link below! www.goodfinance.org.uk/good-finance...

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