Demystifying Social Finance and Social Investment

Social finance and social investment are used to create a social and financial return, but the application is not always straightforward. This book explores why social investment has only recently become popular and how it can be transformational for the non-profit sector.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 326 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Social finance and social investment are relatively straightforward concepts that utilize commercial-style investment tools to generate both social and financial returns. However, the application of these principles can sometimes be more complex. This book, while starting from a broader perspective of social finance, primarily focuses on social investment as a valuable tool. The author aims to assist the reader in understanding this concept from various angles, including introducing social investment, discussing its merits, and delving into its practical applications.

This unique book takes the reader on a journey, from exploring fundamental principles to applying them in a detailed and practical manner. It examines the policy context and raises questions about why social investment has gained popularity only recently, despite its historical significance. This trend is linked to the desire to make charities more business-like, in response to the changing landscape of investment, where charities cannot rely solely on donations and grants as stable sources of income.

The importance of the work done by charities has never been greater, and social investment offers a promising opportunity for transformation within the non-profit sector. Mark Salway, Paul Palmer, Peter Grant, and Jim Clifford, among other experts, contribute to this book by providing insights into how a modest amount of borrowing or adopting a different business model focused on alternative sources of revenue can have a profound impact on the non-profit sector.

By exploring these topics, the book aims to empower readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to leverage social investment for the greater good, ensuring that the valuable work of charities continues to thrive in an ever-evolving financial landscape.

Weight: 592g
Dimension: 243 x 173 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367556280