Big Issue Invest is the social investment arm of The Big Issue.
Our mission – to dismantle poverty and inequality by investing in business solutions to social and environmental challenges.

We help scale up social enterprises and charities throughout the UK by providing loans and investments, not grants, from £50,000 to £1 million.
BII can also work with partner social investors to provide finance above £1 million.

In June 2012, Big Issue Invest and TSELF merged to create one of the UK's largest social investment intermediaries – the first merger in the sector between two Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs).
 

  • By social entrepreneurs - for social entrepreneurs

    We are led by social entrepreneurs and experienced social financiers who have first hand experience of building and running social businesses in both good and difficult times.

    Our Board and partners bring together a wealth of experience, innovation and success that adds strength and depth to the support we offer and the relationships we build.

    As a social enterprise ourselves, we pay any dividends generated up to our parent, The Big Issue, also a social enterprise with a charitable arm, The Big Issue Foundation.
     

  • Work with us

    The organisations we support tell us they like partnering with a team that shares their values – and that understands how finance can be the fuel for transformational change.

    To see if we are the right partner for you call us on 020 7526 3431 or email mayhul@bigissueinvest.com.
     

Latest News

  • Big Issue Invest & Pathfinder Healthcare Developments - Good Health!

    Why a groundbreaking healthcare social enterprise in the West Midlands could hold the key for the future of the NHS.

    “At the heart of The Big Issue’s mission is self-help and prevention and that is why Big Issue Invest feels such an affinity with PHD and their amazing work with the people in their community.”             

    Click here to read the full article

  • TECH FOR GOOD CHALLENGE

    Up to £50,000 investment for up to 10 early stage tech-focused social ventures.

    Seeking brilliant and sustainable enterprises using innovative and disruptive digital technology to support and create opportunities for young people to transform their lives.

    Visit www.bigissueinvest-csv.com.

    Click here to read the full press release.

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