NatWest Social & Community Capital

What will we cover at Empowering Social Impact: A Customer’s Perspective on Social Investment event? Here’s a sneak peek: 📈 Success stories and challenges from #socialenterprises and #charities supported by NatWest Social & Community Capital , GMCVO , Charity Bank, Resonance Limited, Key Fund Investments and Big Issue Invest. 💬 Q&A with social enterprises and lenders to answer your pressing questions about repayable finance. 🌍 Networking opportunities to learn how to scale your impact and unlock funding through social investment. Don’t miss out! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezYsM2TN #ImpactInvesting #Networking #SocialFinance #SocialGood #community #Innovation

Why should you attend Empowering Social Impact: A Customer’s Perspective on Social Investment? Here are the top 5 reasons: 1️⃣ HEAR from #charities and #socialenterprises supported by NatWest Social & Community Capital , GMCVO, Charity Bank, Resonance Limited, Key Fund Investments and Big Issue Invest about their journeys. 2️⃣ DISCOVER new funding opportunities from these top lenders that match your needs. 3️⃣ CONNECT with like-minded changemakers in social finance. 4️⃣ LEARN from real-world success stories to inspire your next move. 5️⃣ JOIN a growing community dedicated to social good and financial sustainability. Register now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezYsM2TN #Top5 #SocialInvestment #Changemakers #SocialImpact #SocialLending #Socialenterprises #Charities

🚀 The countdown is on! In 10 days, we’re bringing together #socialenterprises and #charities to share their experiences with #socialinvestment. 💡 Want to unlock new opportunities and insights? Join us at Empowering Social Impact: A Customer’s Perspective on Social Investment, a free event, where you’ll hear from investees of leading social lenders like NatWest Social & Community Capital, GMCVO, Charity Bank, Resonance Limited, Key Fund Investments and Big Issue Invest . Secure your spot now! 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezYsM2TN #SocialImpact #SocialInvestment #Innovation #ImpactInvesting #SocialEnterprises #Charities

🌟 It’s a Wrap! Reflecting on Our Impact Reporting Journey 🌟 We’re thrilled to have launched our latest NatWest Social & Community Capital #ChampioningChange Impact Report, https://rebrand.ly/9mlbn26 [Download it here] and what a journey it’s been! 🚀 📊 Key Highlights: • £2 million in loans disbursed to inspiring, purpose-led organisations across the UK. 💪 • Stories of how we enabled amazing social enterprises to keep doing their incredible work and more, driving real impact in communities across the UK. • Valuable lessons on collecting meaningful data, validating accuracy, and focusing on outcomes—all while keeping the human side of impact at the heart of what we do. What We've Learned: 1️⃣ Ask ‘Why?’ More Often: Understanding the purpose behind each metric helps us tell a more authentic story. 2️⃣ Beyond the Numbers: It’s not just about stats—it’s about the people behind them. 3️⃣ Collaboration is Key: Hearing from experts and sharing experiences strengthens our approach to impact reporting. What’s Next? We’re committed to enhancing how we report impact and supporting our investees in telling their stories even better. We’ll continue to refine our data collection methods, act on your feedback, and amplify the incredible work happening across the sector. 🎥 Missed our webinar on ‘How to Be Brilliant at Impact Reporting’? With Pioneers Post | Impact Reporting |Leaders Plus | An Taigh Cèilidh Catch the recording to hear from industry experts and learn practical tips on measuring impact effectively: https://lnkd.in/eXpDxc7Z Thank you to everyone who made this journey possible—our amazing investees, dedicated board, funding panel, volunteers, and partners. This report is a celebration of your hard work and unwavering commitment to making a positive difference. 🎉 Let’s keep pushing the boundaries and creating meaningful change, together! 🚀🌍 Explore our Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/eSRFtiRs #ImpactReport #ChampioningChange #SocialEnterprise #CommunitySupport #ImpactInAction #Webinar #LearningTogether #NatWestSCC

✨ What happens when a community’s vision meets the right support? ✨ The transformation of Huntly’s Number 30! Huntly Development Trust (HDT) embarked on a £3.5m mission to create jobs, boost local culture, and build a vibrant community hub. But when faced with a £60,000 VAT challenge, they needed a solution to keep their dream alive. That’s where S&CC’s tailored VAT bridging loan stepped in—giving HDT the flexibility to manage cash flow without slowing down. Now, Number 30 is set to spark even more growth and opportunity in Huntly, proving that with the right support, anything is possible. We’re honoured to support this incredible journey of community regeneration! See more stories like this in our latest impact report - https://lnkd.in/eSRFtiRs If you are an organisation like Huntly or know of similar organisations that are in need of funding, get in touch with our team Brendan Hegarty Tracy T Victoria P. Megan Virrels to explore how we can help! #TransformingCommunities #BridgingFinance #EmpoweringChange #SustainableGrowth #Huntly

🎨 Can art truly transform a community? 🎨 At Sun Pier House, the answer is a resounding yes! Founded by Heather and Edward Gransden, this incredible arts hub in Medway is on a mission to enrich lives through creativity, culture, and connection. With 26 artist studios, a gallery, and a café, they’re providing a space where art transforms lives. But when their L!FT OFF project to install a lift put financial strain on the venue during six months of building works, they needed support to keep their dream alive. That’s when they turned to us! 🚀 The solution? S&CC’s flexible funding gave them the financial boost they needed to continue paying staff, supporting artists, and hosting events - without missing a beat. Now, Sun Pier House is ready to expand their reach even further! “Thanks to S&CC, Sun Pier House is set for a bright future!” - Heather & Ed See more stories like this in our latest impact report - https://lnkd.in/eSRFtiRs If you are an organisation like Sun Pier House or know of organisations like this, get in touch with our team Brendan Hegarty Tracy T Victoria P. Megan Virrels to explore how we can help! #CreativeImpact #CommunityChange #EmpoweringThroughArt #FlexibleFunding #ArtsForEveryone

🚀 How do you unlock opportunities for young people with autism and learning difficulties? 🚀 At bemix, it’s all about breaking down barriers. Through their Supported Employment programme, they’re giving young people the tools and confidence to succeed in the world of work. 💡 What happens when they need to expand to help more people? When bemix wanted to grow, traditional funding just couldn’t keep up with their needs. They faced a challenge: how to manage cash flow while scaling their services. That’s where S&CC came in—with flexible growth funding that gave them the breathing room to scale up while keeping their finances stable. 🏢 What’s the impact? With new premises in Chatham, bemix is ready to change even more lives. By providing opportunities for skill-building and real-world experience, they’re helping young people step confidently into their futures. We’re proud to be part of their journey to create brighter, more inclusive communities! See more stories like this in our latest impact report - https://lnkd.in/eSRFtiRs If you are an organisation like bemix or know of similar organisations that are in need of funding, get in touch with our team Brendan Hegarty Tracy T Victoria P. Megan Virrels to explore how we can help! #ChampioningChange #SCCImpactReport #InclusiveOpportunities #EmpoweringYouth #SocialImpact #FlexibleFunding #BrighterFutures

📊 DEI Data Collection and Action: A Journey of Continuous Learning 💡 At NatWest Social & Community Capital, we're committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable environment. But we know it’s not always easy—especially when it comes to collecting and acting on DEI data. Our latest survey results revealed some invaluable insights but also highlighted the challenges of limited responses and subjective interpretations. We're embracing these learnings as we strive to refine our approach. 🌟 We want to hear from you! 🌟 How do you overcome barriers in collecting DEI data? How do you ensure post-survey actions are meaningful and impactful? ✨ Share your best practices with us! ✨ We’d love to learn from your experiences and collaborate to make greater strides in building an inclusive future. Reach out to us (simply leave a comment below or send us a message), and let’s champion change together! 💪 Want to learn more about what we’ve learned? 📥 Download our latest Impact Report here: https://rebrand.ly/9mlbn26 #DEIData #Inclusion #Diversity #Equity #BestPractices #ChampioningChange #SocialImpact #LearningTogether #SCCImpactReport

NatWest Social & Community Capital on Pioneers Post’s The #impact world this week.

✨ Three key lessons from Ben White at Impact Reporting this morning Pioneers Post Social Coffee Break. Wherever you are on the impact reporting journey, these takeaways will inspire you to do your best! 💡 At NatWest Social & Community Capital, we’ve just launched our own impact report, and Ben’s points really resonated with us—especially the focus on outcomes and always asking ‘why?’ 🔍. This approach has not only helped us rethink what and how we report, but it’s also encouraged us to dig deeper into how we collect, validate, and present data. 📊 More importantly, it’s reminded us that beyond the numbers, the true impact lies in the stories - stories of positive impact. 💛 Huge thanks to Ben White for simplifying such a complex topic and showing us that we can all do it, and do it well! 🙌 Stay tuned for more reflections from the webinar! 🎙️ #ChampioningChange #ImpactReporting #NatWestSCC #PioneersPost