BBRC
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A place-based investor, channeling capital into problem-solving businesses, so money goes where it’s needed - creating a flourishing & diverse regional economy.
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The City Funds investment fund has been evaluated by The Good Economy
The report found that City Funds has a unique governance structure that bridges the local authority and private investment to tackle inequality and city-wide issues.
Full report here: bab-rc.uk/city-funds-eva…
Nine leading regional institutions are uniting to end the cycle of inequality and deprivation for the next generation, and support the bold #OurCity2030 vision. ourcity2030.com/post/nine-bris…
🚀We're calling on the next gov to introduce 4 measures to tackle pressing social issues in the UK and grow the economy through investment with sustainable and responsible returns.
Read more in the FT: shorturl.at/erzT0#UKEconomy #GeneralElection #BetterBritain
Social Economy West is a West of England Combined Authority initiative, delivered in partnership with Business West and partners across the region; 3SG , @cvs_southglos, SSE & BBRC. Funded by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority via UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Great piece from Anna at Big Society Capital on place-based impact investment and the need for local solutions.
Essentially, localised expertise can combine with a blended finance approach to make transactions less complex and more effective.
Article here: future.portfolio-adviser.com/government-and…
🥳 Welcome to our new members & supporters who joined recently. The Architectural Heritage Fund BBRC Ethex Lendoe Scottish Communities Finance Ltd Social Investment Business. Our CEO: 'Together we can raise the profile of #CDFIs & make the right finance available at the right time to underserved communities.'
We were delighted to welcome Marvin Rees Bristol & Bath Bristol & BathRCap Cheyne Capital Bristol City Council & Homes England to our Elderberry Walk development of 161 much-needed homes in the heart of Southmead.
orlo.uk/ElderberryWalk…
BBRC has received certification from Responsible Finance in recognition of our work in impact investment
A voice for the Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFI) sector, Responsible Finance builds resilient economies by flowing investment into communities to create positive change
Great to see lots of coverage of our recent investment into Wake The Tiger, which reopened last week.
Wake The Tiger continues to amaze visitors while helping underrepresented communities access the creative sector.
More from Bristol Business News here: bristol-business.net/expanding-amaz…
The Local Access Programme supports enterprises working with communities experiencing inequality in Bristol
It is led by BBRC, Voscur , Black SW Network, The School for Social Entrepreneurs, Eastside Community Trust, Street2Boardroom, and supported by Access
It now seeks an independent chair: voscur.org/jobs/106134
We’re proud to work with the newly renamed Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership. Acting together for fast and fair change.Find out more about this new chapter for the Partnership at bristolclimatenature.org/news/a-new-bra… Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership