Author Archives: Social Finance UK

As exits are more or less non-existent in the social investment world, debt and equity merge. Do we need a new Corporate Finance theory for our sector?  In the social investment market, what is the difference between the return expectations of debt … Continue reading →

Slowly we are getting to know more about the plans for probation and prisoner rehabilitation reform. We can see that some effort is being made to make the model work better following the consultation but is it enough to allow … Continue reading →

Yesterday I came across an article that really struck a chord. I’ve been at Social Finance just over two years and am proud of the work we do, and have nothing but respect for my colleagues’ dedication. We’ve been doing some fascinating work with … Continue reading →

The UK’s recent budget proposal for tax incentives in social investment was greeted with cautious optimism from the sector. Yesterday it was our US sister organisation’s turn to probe through the latest Obama budget. It also made for exciting reading, … Continue reading →

Social Finance welcomes the Chancellor’s renewed commitment to the social investment market and the consultation announcement on a new tax break for social enterprises. Evidence shows that tax incentives are key to motivating and unlocking investment. A recent report by … Continue reading →

Social Finance welcomes the report “The Role of Tax Incentives in Encouraging Social Investment” published today by Worthstone with the assistance of Wragge & Co for the benefit of the City of London and Big Society Capital.   One of … Continue reading →

Social Finance and Ingenious Media recently co-hosted a fascinating seminar on impacting investment, whilst showcasing two very different offers that highlighted the growing range of products for prospective social investors. After a welcome from Ingenious Director Sebastian Speight, the Social … Continue reading →

Social Finance has responded to the Ministry of Justice transforming rehabilitation consultation. You can read our full response here but the following is a brief summary. We welcome MOJ’s commitment to transforming rehabilitation and offender management services to deliver better … Continue reading →

Before the SIAA conference in Berlin back in November 2012 I would have shrugged, shaken my head and answered that I just couldn’t see it happening. How can impact be judged? And why would you want to do so? My initial scepticism … Continue reading →