Impact investors

Impact investors are individuals or institutions that invest with the intention of generating measurable social or environmental impact alongside a financial return.

Impact investors may invest in a range of organisations, including social enterprises, charities and for-profit businesses. What defines them is not the type of organisation, but their clear intention to create positive impact as well as financial value.

In the social enterprise sector, impact investors can play an important role in providing capital that supports both mission and sustainability. They often look for evidence of outcomes, using data and impact measurement to understand the difference their investment is making.

In practice, impact investors help shift how capital is used, supporting organisations that aim to deliver both financial returns and meaningful change for people, communities and the environment.