As it is Trustees Week we wanted to let you know about some free resources and help that is on offer for boards to find out more about social investment! Most importantly this campaign shares the first hand experiences of trustees.
Hear their story by watching our 2 minute video as to why they felt becoming ‘faces’ of our campaign was their way of giving back. Click on the photo below or here
Has your Board considered whether social investment could help deliver your mission?
Social investment is the use of repayable finance to achieve a social as well as a financial return. A growing number of charities and social enterprises are beginning to use social investment as an alternative tool to fund their organisation.
The GET INFORMED campaign offers free practical support, guidance and information to help board members of charities and social enterprises understand the opportunities and risks of social investment.
What’s on offer?
- Free resources and information on social investment
- Case studies of various board perspectives
- Events and workshops
- Free Mentors to build knowledge
- Board facilitation
If you do one thing this Trustee Week to help your board Sign up to GET INFORMED!
If you are interested in finding out more about social investment sign up to our Let's Talk Good Finance events:
Let's Talk Good Finance Durham 23rd September 2016
Let's Talk Good Finance Middlesbrough 19th January 2016