We offer investment from £5k to up to £300k to community and social enterprises operating in the North of England and the Midlands. Details of our standard funds can be found below, but we are committed to providing the right kind of money at the right time, so please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your needs. We have £17 million in loan and grant to deliver over the next 3 years.
Up to £150k – Blended finance (loans with up to 20% grant)
Our Northern Impact Fund offers 20% of the value of the loan as grant, thanks to support from Access – the Foundation for Social Investment with finance provided by it’s partners National Lottery Community Fund and Big Society Capital.
Up to £150k – Community Business Fund with up to one third as grant
This is aimed at community businesses that deliver social impact. This fund has been provided by Power to Change to help existing businesses grow and become more financially sustainable.
Up to £300k – Standalone loans
We can also provide loans to Community and Social Enterprises who are more established and looking to further develop and grow their organisation. Loans are funded from the following:ERDF via the European Union
Big Society Capital
Regional Growth Fund
Up to £300k – Property Fund
We can also provide loans to Community and Social Enterprises who are looking to improve their sustainability through the purchase of a property . Loans are funded from the following:ERDF via the European Union
Big Society Capital
This fund has loan terms of up to 10 years.
Our Investment Team will work with you to identify the most appropriate fund for your needs, please give us a call to discuss.
“We spoke to the bank they weren’t able to help us. Without the support of Key Fund we wouldn’t have been in this position to get this amazing community building”
