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Social Investment Explained, Big Lottery Fund
"Social Investment Explained" was produced by the Big Lottery Fund and Social Enterprise UK. It aims to help community and social enterprises understand investment options and readiness requirements. While it’s UK-based it offers good questions for consideration for Australian organisations too.
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The document provides an overview of:
- what social/impact investment is
- why it's important
- what types are available
It also helps you consider if seeking investment is right for you at this moment, and how to become "investment ready". The guide covers different scenarios for why organisations might seek investment and outlines various financing options.
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