Authors
Katie Hill for ClearlySo
The aim is to understand more fully the perspectives of different types of institutional investors towards financing social enterprises. What engages investors in social enterprise investment, the current levels of interest, what are the deterrents and what could improve take-up, and what existing/potential vehicles might suit different types of investors? The report reflects the growing interest in this sector. There is increasing interest in businesses creating social and financial returns by tackling society’s current and future needs. Government initiatives and socially responsible investment and the role that social enterprises plan to play in public service delivery all exemplify this interest.