Workshop on Social Investment from a Grantee Perspective- 9th March

The purpose of the session was to allow organisations to  learn  more about social investment and whether it might be right for them. 

The workshop included a 2 hour interactive workshop, discussing: 

• What social investment is, when, how and why might it be appropriate
  Organisations need to be in the 'right situation' (e.g. trading to a surplus) and asking the 'right questions' (i.e. having a strong business plan and cashflow forecasts). There also needs to be internal discussions within the organisation, and it would be beneficial to discuss social investment with funders.

• What support is available to help organisations become investment ready
  There are 20+ capacity building funds, and this number is growing. 

• What is the process that organisations can expect to go through in becoming investment ready
  For organisations to ready for social investment they need to be 'strengthened'(i.e. have a cohearant business plan), be engaged with the market (with strong project management) and be ready for transaction. 

• Case studies of VCSEs that have been through the journey

If you would like to book a place onto this event, please email Geraldine