In a project that aims paves the way for future affordable housing schemes in Bristol, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP has advised BBRC on a unique partnership to provide new quality housing for Ukrainian refugees 🏡

Want more information on the housing scheme? 👉 ow.ly/N6Pf50ReZ6p

A programme created to develop stronger and more sustainable social enterprises in Bristol is poised to launch a second round of funding and support, injecting a further £1.3 million into the sector over the next 12 months.

- with BBRC

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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…

We're recruiting a freelance Inclusion Associate to ensure inclusion and just transition principles remain at the heart of the Mission Net Zero project.

Deadline for applications 22 April.

Find full details at bit.ly/MNZinclusion

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

As one of 5 partner organisations in the Bristol Local Access Programme, we're delighted it's supported 130 social enterprises to date.

A further phase of £1.3m funding & business support will enable us to keep supporting local organisations.

More here: bab-rc.uk/transformative…

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…

BBRC has brought together investment to create new permanent high-quality housing for Ukrainian refugees in Bristol.

Led by ACH 🧡, the deal brings a total of £2.5m funding to enable the purchase of 12 flats in the city.

Full story here: bab-rc.uk/flagship-2-5m-…

A unique partnership bringing together public and private investment with a leading social enterprise will create new permanent high-quality housing for Ukrainian refugees in Bristol.

- with ACH 🧡 BBRC

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🥳 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.

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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

Bristol-based immersive attraction Wake The Tiger has secured a significant investment of £350k from local impact investors BBRC to fuel its next phase of growth within the city.

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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…

We invested £350k via City Funds into Bristol 'amazement park' Wake The Tiger (WTT).

It's brand new OUTERverse is officially open.

WTT also facilitates support pathways helping underrepresented communities access the creative sector.

Read here: bab-rc.uk/wake-the-tiger…

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 delighted to see our chief exec Edward shortlisted for the Business Desk's first ever SW Leadership Awards. Congrats to the other finalists too & we look forward to celebrating the region's talented leaders at the awards ceremony in April 👏
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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