Funding Guides

Funding guides for social enterprises and charities
Clear advice. Practical steps. Funding that helps you grow.
Read the latest social investment guides from Big Issue Invest. Designed for charities and social enterprises, our guides help you understand when to explore funding, what type of funding is right for your organisation, and what you need in place to secure it.
Whether you’re thinking about a social investment loan, blended finance, or grant funding, we break it down in plain English. No jargon. Just straightforward guidance to help you make confident decisions about your next stage of growth.
Big Issue Invest Funding Guides
Best Funding Options for Social Purpose Organisations
Best Funding Options for Social Purpose Organisations
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Loans or Equity? Funding Choices for Social Enterprises
Loans or Equity? Funding Choices for Social Enterprises
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Repayable Finance Explained for Charities & CICs