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Good practice, case studies, expert advice and tips for charity finance professionals on investment management for charities.
Seb Elsworth: Long-term government subsidies could offer vital support to the capital needs of the sector
The patient and flexible approach of the Futurebuilders fund to lending money is a key lesson for the social investment ecosystem
Seb Elsworth: The challenges and opportunities of place-based funding
As the government looks to level up the country, boosting the social economy in local communities couldn’t be more timely
Seb Elsworth: Social enterprises can play a unique role in helping employment bounce back from Covid-19
Danny Kruger’s review of the charity sector and Covid-19 recovery offers a unique opportunity to make the case for our sector
Seb Elsworth: Why the sector needs patient finance now more than ever
Organisations might have business models that require long-term, patient finance, but that doesn’t mean they are aware of it or understand how it works
Kate Rogers: Careful cash-flow planning and a diverse approach should help charities weather the coronavirus storm
Where possible, charities with investments must look beyond the downward spiral of pessimism and fear
Seb Elsworth: Where a loan might help, and where it might not
During this pandemic, a loan might help a charity get through the coming weeks and months. But they are not suitable for everyone
Seb Elsworth: Project or organisations first?
Everyone would benefit if foundations were clearer about whether they wanted to fund specific projects or support the development of organisations
Seb Elsworth: Welcome to the third decade of social investment
Changes are needed if social investment is to prosper in the next 10 years
Seb Elsworth: A positive state in the social enterprise sector - for now
There are a lot of lessons from Social Enterprise UK's latest State of Social Enterprise report about how organisations access finance
Could social investment be the answer to your funding crisis?
Only 4,000 or so charities and social enterprises have accessed social investment, but the experts claim there is much more money to be had. Andy Ricketts reports
Seb Elsworth: Lessons from the first four years of Access - part two
Access is approaching the halfway point in its 10-year lifespan. In this second of a two-part series, its chief executive reflects on some of the lessons the foundation is learning
Kate Rogers: Global tensions do not necessarily mean avoiding riskier investments
The election of Donald Trump has increased uncertainty in the financial markets, but charities should consider carefully before moving their money
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Charity Finance Skills Zone
Expert advice and tips on specialist areas of charity finance.
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