Criteria
The Bridges Social Entrepreneurs Fund invests in social enterprises based in England that have:
- a clear social mission (protected in their legal structure)
- a robust business model
- the ability to grow to scale and increase their social impact
- a financially sustainable model
- the ability to generate surpluses to repay financing
- a strong management team
Each investment made by the fund will be:
- up to £1.5m
- structured as a flexible and tailored investment, usually in the form of quasi-equity
- repayable, with an appropriate return, through the social enterprise's trading activities
If your business fits the profile then please click here to submit your business plan.
We do not offer grants or bank loans. If this type of funding is more appropriate for your social enterprise, please visit our Resources page.