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Together, we make change happen

We help you design, fund, and scale better solutions to complex social problems.

What we do

Three priorities for the new government

Our experience shows us that the new government can make meaningful change happen in three key areas: employment & skills, children & young people, and health & social care.

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What we offer

Under one roof we provide a unique combination of skills to help you tackle complex and enduring social issues. Our team is experienced in building innovative partnerships that improve the outcomes that matter most to communities.

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Our work

We work to improve the lives of people and communities in the UK and across the world. We are experts in systems change: shifting the way a whole system works to achieve lasting and widespread change.

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Who we are

We are a not-for-profit team of over 130 people, united in our passion for making the world a fairer place. We have a huge breadth and depth of skills and experience, so we can treat every issue as unique and build a bespoke team to tackle each one.

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Our partners

We partner with local and national governments, commissioners, communities, service providers such as charities, socially-motivated investors, and philanthropic organisations.

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Social Finance understand the challenges involved with delivering complex change.

Mark Methven, Programme Lead, Changing Futures, Westminster Council 

Latest updates

Blogs and videos

Skills and employment with more devolution: how to make the change happen locally

The new Labour government has promised a ​“skills revolution”, supported by greater devolution of skills and employment funding. They have also set a mission to break down barriers to opportunity and kickstart economic growth. This will only be possible by ensuring high quality skills and employment opportunities are available to local residents.

Blogs and videos

Employment support is a national health issue and ICBs play a crucial role

At Social Finance we know that supporting people with a serious mental health condition or a disability into paid employment is one of the most important things we can do to transform their lives. Right now, 2.83 million people are out of work due to long term health conditions – the highest it has ever been. So, we’re delighted that the new government has committed to supporting disabled people and those with health conditions into work.

Blogs and videos

Macmillan: Transforming End-of-Life Care with Social Investment

Macmillan Cancer Support, a leading charity in UK cancer care, is on an innovative journey using social investment to transform end-of-life care (EOLC) services. Here we explore why Macmillan is embracing social investment, and what they have learnt about working well with partners in their role as a social investor.

Ready to make an impact?

Our work measurably improves lives. Get in touch to find out more about what we offer and how we can help you.

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