Annie Constable
@annieconstable.bsky.social
Digital Content Manager at Good Finance (https://www.goodfinance.org.uk/) - helping #SocEnts and #Charities to navigate #SocialInvestment.
Director at Parracombe Community Trust.
From North Devon, now living in Walthamstow. LCFC fan.
Director at Parracombe Community Trust.
From North Devon, now living in Walthamstow. LCFC fan.
A brilliant insight to how a CIC in Edinburgh harnessed the power of Quasi-Equity to help them deliver real impact for their local community.
Learn more and watch the full video to explore their experiences with social investment in full via ➡️ www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
Learn more and watch the full video to explore their experiences with social investment in full via ➡️ www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
What motivated Granton Projects CIC to explore social investment?
🗣️Co-Founder, Hal Prescott, shares why they turned to repayable finance to support their community mission in North Edinburgh.
🎬Next up? Investment Manager Lauren Scott explains how the investment journey began!
🗣️Co-Founder, Hal Prescott, shares why they turned to repayable finance to support their community mission in North Edinburgh.
🎬Next up? Investment Manager Lauren Scott explains how the investment journey began!
May 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A brilliant insight to how a CIC in Edinburgh harnessed the power of Quasi-Equity to help them deliver real impact for their local community.
Learn more and watch the full video to explore their experiences with social investment in full via ➡️ www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
Learn more and watch the full video to explore their experiences with social investment in full via ➡️ www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
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So apparently 22 (so far) elected Reform councillors aren’t taking up their roles. For one reason or another. That’s close to £250k of costs to run an election to replace them. They should be made to bear this cost personally.
May 12, 2025 at 5:55 AM
So apparently 22 (so far) elected Reform councillors aren’t taking up their roles. For one reason or another. That’s close to £250k of costs to run an election to replace them. They should be made to bear this cost personally.
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Have you made your nominations for this year’s #SE100 Index and Social Business Awards?
You can nominate your own organisation or someone else. Find out more at www.pioneerspost.com/news-views/2...
You can nominate your own organisation or someone else. Find out more at www.pioneerspost.com/news-views/2...
May 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Have you made your nominations for this year’s #SE100 Index and Social Business Awards?
You can nominate your own organisation or someone else. Find out more at www.pioneerspost.com/news-views/2...
You can nominate your own organisation or someone else. Find out more at www.pioneerspost.com/news-views/2...
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Foresight aims to address the lack of adequate support and facilities for people with disabilities in the community. They sought social investment to grow and expand their services and to become less reliant on grants.
Here's how 🚀👇
www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
Here's how 🚀👇
www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
May 6, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Foresight aims to address the lack of adequate support and facilities for people with disabilities in the community. They sought social investment to grow and expand their services and to become less reliant on grants.
Here's how 🚀👇
www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
Here's how 🚀👇
www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
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🗣️ Not-for-profits in the West Midlands—have your say!
A new survey from #WMCA, @powertochange.org.uk & @clesthinkdo.bsky.social is gathering insights to shape future social economy support.
🎁 Complete it for a chance to win tailored support!
🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/GLNWT6N
#VCFSE #SocialEconomy
A new survey from #WMCA, @powertochange.org.uk & @clesthinkdo.bsky.social is gathering insights to shape future social economy support.
🎁 Complete it for a chance to win tailored support!
🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/GLNWT6N
#VCFSE #SocialEconomy
WEST MIDLANDS SOCIAL ECONOMY SURVEY
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May 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🗣️ Not-for-profits in the West Midlands—have your say!
A new survey from #WMCA, @powertochange.org.uk & @clesthinkdo.bsky.social is gathering insights to shape future social economy support.
🎁 Complete it for a chance to win tailored support!
🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/GLNWT6N
#VCFSE #SocialEconomy
A new survey from #WMCA, @powertochange.org.uk & @clesthinkdo.bsky.social is gathering insights to shape future social economy support.
🎁 Complete it for a chance to win tailored support!
🔗 www.surveymonkey.com/r/GLNWT6N
#VCFSE #SocialEconomy
Love seeing #SocialInvestment in action to support an organisation's #EnergyResilience!
A great example of how repayable finance can actually lead to cost savings in #NorthShields.
Read now >> www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
A great example of how repayable finance can actually lead to cost savings in #NorthShields.
Read now >> www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
When yearly bills across three community hubs sky-rocketed from £70,000 to £140,000 per year, Linskill sought #SocialInvestment to buy 120 #SolarPanels and 2 air source heat pumps.
Learn more and see how much this is estimated to save the org per year via > www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
Learn more and see how much this is estimated to save the org per year via > www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
April 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Love seeing #SocialInvestment in action to support an organisation's #EnergyResilience!
A great example of how repayable finance can actually lead to cost savings in #NorthShields.
Read now >> www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
A great example of how repayable finance can actually lead to cost savings in #NorthShields.
Read now >> www.goodfinance.org.uk/case-studies...
Heading to North Devon this May?
There's so much happening for the Parracombe Arts and Literary Festival in a very special village on Exmoor.
Check-out the full line-up and purchase your tickets via > www.ticketsource.co.uk/parracombe-c...
There's so much happening for the Parracombe Arts and Literary Festival in a very special village on Exmoor.
Check-out the full line-up and purchase your tickets via > www.ticketsource.co.uk/parracombe-c...
April 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Heading to North Devon this May?
There's so much happening for the Parracombe Arts and Literary Festival in a very special village on Exmoor.
Check-out the full line-up and purchase your tickets via > www.ticketsource.co.uk/parracombe-c...
There's so much happening for the Parracombe Arts and Literary Festival in a very special village on Exmoor.
Check-out the full line-up and purchase your tickets via > www.ticketsource.co.uk/parracombe-c...
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We're still looking for recipients of #SocialInvestment to share their experiences with us! We want to...
1️⃣ Gather feedback
2️⃣ Anonymise
3️⃣ Share directly with investors
...to help improve the feedback loop for more effective processes.
Read more & sign up 👉 www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
1️⃣ Gather feedback
2️⃣ Anonymise
3️⃣ Share directly with investors
...to help improve the feedback loop for more effective processes.
Read more & sign up 👉 www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
April 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
We're still looking for recipients of #SocialInvestment to share their experiences with us! We want to...
1️⃣ Gather feedback
2️⃣ Anonymise
3️⃣ Share directly with investors
...to help improve the feedback loop for more effective processes.
Read more & sign up 👉 www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
1️⃣ Gather feedback
2️⃣ Anonymise
3️⃣ Share directly with investors
...to help improve the feedback loop for more effective processes.
Read more & sign up 👉 www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
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Hear from a Peer!
An exciting panel session sharing real life insights of social investment from entrepreneurs who have been through the process!
Register here >> buff.ly/DqF5qUC
#SocialInvestment
@pathwayfund.bsky.social
An exciting panel session sharing real life insights of social investment from entrepreneurs who have been through the process!
Register here >> buff.ly/DqF5qUC
#SocialInvestment
@pathwayfund.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Hear from a Peer!
An exciting panel session sharing real life insights of social investment from entrepreneurs who have been through the process!
Register here >> buff.ly/DqF5qUC
#SocialInvestment
@pathwayfund.bsky.social
An exciting panel session sharing real life insights of social investment from entrepreneurs who have been through the process!
Register here >> buff.ly/DqF5qUC
#SocialInvestment
@pathwayfund.bsky.social
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A great tool for measuring social impact...
Check out @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social most loved tool💙
The Outcomes Matrix: Plan and communicate your impact across nine outcome areas and four key lenses, with an easy-to-download report to start communicating your impact 👉 buff.ly/t9uOsL0
The Outcomes Matrix: Plan and communicate your impact across nine outcome areas and four key lenses, with an easy-to-download report to start communicating your impact 👉 buff.ly/t9uOsL0
April 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
A great tool for measuring social impact...
We've created a starter pack for #SocialInvestment.
If you're working in the sector, are exploring repayable finance or would just like to keep on top of all the latest and greatest from the sector, join the chat via >
go.bsky.app/GUPpMNv
If you're working in the sector, are exploring repayable finance or would just like to keep on top of all the latest and greatest from the sector, join the chat via >
go.bsky.app/GUPpMNv
April 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
We've created a starter pack for #SocialInvestment.
If you're working in the sector, are exploring repayable finance or would just like to keep on top of all the latest and greatest from the sector, join the chat via >
go.bsky.app/GUPpMNv
If you're working in the sector, are exploring repayable finance or would just like to keep on top of all the latest and greatest from the sector, join the chat via >
go.bsky.app/GUPpMNv
Have you and your organisation taken on #SocialInvestment in the last couple of years? We want to hear from you!
Learn more about the investee insights project and what it's trying to achieve and register your interest today ➡️ www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
Learn more about the investee insights project and what it's trying to achieve and register your interest today ➡️ www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
April 8, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Have you and your organisation taken on #SocialInvestment in the last couple of years? We want to hear from you!
Learn more about the investee insights project and what it's trying to achieve and register your interest today ➡️ www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
Learn more about the investee insights project and what it's trying to achieve and register your interest today ➡️ www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
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We're pleased to announce that the Postcode Innovation Trust will be joining us at Good Finance Live!
An unmissable opportunity to connect with a range of social investors under one roof. Find out more and sign up today >> buff.ly/dccrpW6
#SocialInvestment #SocialImpact
An unmissable opportunity to connect with a range of social investors under one roof. Find out more and sign up today >> buff.ly/dccrpW6
#SocialInvestment #SocialImpact
April 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We're pleased to announce that the Postcode Innovation Trust will be joining us at Good Finance Live!
An unmissable opportunity to connect with a range of social investors under one roof. Find out more and sign up today >> buff.ly/dccrpW6
#SocialInvestment #SocialImpact
An unmissable opportunity to connect with a range of social investors under one roof. Find out more and sign up today >> buff.ly/dccrpW6
#SocialInvestment #SocialImpact
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🌍 April 7 is World Health Day 🌍
A moment to reflect on today’s health challenges and the collective action needed to tackle them.
We’re spotlighting 3 amazing organisations creating healthier, more #hopefulfutures in their communities, one person at a time 💚 #WorldHealthDay
A moment to reflect on today’s health challenges and the collective action needed to tackle them.
We’re spotlighting 3 amazing organisations creating healthier, more #hopefulfutures in their communities, one person at a time 💚 #WorldHealthDay
April 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🌍 April 7 is World Health Day 🌍
A moment to reflect on today’s health challenges and the collective action needed to tackle them.
We’re spotlighting 3 amazing organisations creating healthier, more #hopefulfutures in their communities, one person at a time 💚 #WorldHealthDay
A moment to reflect on today’s health challenges and the collective action needed to tackle them.
We’re spotlighting 3 amazing organisations creating healthier, more #hopefulfutures in their communities, one person at a time 💚 #WorldHealthDay
Anyone else ever had an eye stye that's got out of hand? Currently rocking around Walthamstow looking like a modern day Quasimodo
April 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Anyone else ever had an eye stye that's got out of hand? Currently rocking around Walthamstow looking like a modern day Quasimodo
Good Finance Live - 3️⃣weeks tomorrow! 🥳
Places are limited, so if you're actively exploring social investment + would like to attend in person, please sign up this week.
You can also register today to save your virtual seat for the panel streams. Learn more 👉 www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
Places are limited, so if you're actively exploring social investment + would like to attend in person, please sign up this week.
You can also register today to save your virtual seat for the panel streams. Learn more 👉 www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
Is your organisation seeking social investment?
Join us on 29 April for Good Finance Live - a dedicated event to build knowledge and partnerships to support your social investment journey.
For more information and to sign up to attend in-person or online, visit buff.ly/AvVb9xp
#SocialInvestment
Join us on 29 April for Good Finance Live - a dedicated event to build knowledge and partnerships to support your social investment journey.
For more information and to sign up to attend in-person or online, visit buff.ly/AvVb9xp
#SocialInvestment
April 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Good Finance Live - 3️⃣weeks tomorrow! 🥳
Places are limited, so if you're actively exploring social investment + would like to attend in person, please sign up this week.
You can also register today to save your virtual seat for the panel streams. Learn more 👉 www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
Places are limited, so if you're actively exploring social investment + would like to attend in person, please sign up this week.
You can also register today to save your virtual seat for the panel streams. Learn more 👉 www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
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Time for the #Changemaker Award!
Not one, but two winners for this category 🏆🏆
Well done to Farida Danmeri of Learning Connected and Sarah MacKenzie of For You Training 👏👏
#WISE100
Not one, but two winners for this category 🏆🏆
Well done to Farida Danmeri of Learning Connected and Sarah MacKenzie of For You Training 👏👏
#WISE100
March 27, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Time for the #Changemaker Award!
Not one, but two winners for this category 🏆🏆
Well done to Farida Danmeri of Learning Connected and Sarah MacKenzie of For You Training 👏👏
#WISE100
Not one, but two winners for this category 🏆🏆
Well done to Farida Danmeri of Learning Connected and Sarah MacKenzie of For You Training 👏👏
#WISE100
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The fourth and final award already!
The winner of the #SocialBusiness Woman of the Year award 2025 is...
June O'Sullivan OBE of London Early Years Foundation and Yasmin Halai-Carter of Ethstat Ethical Stationery CIC.
Huge congratulations both 👏🏆
#WISE100
The winner of the #SocialBusiness Woman of the Year award 2025 is...
June O'Sullivan OBE of London Early Years Foundation and Yasmin Halai-Carter of Ethstat Ethical Stationery CIC.
Huge congratulations both 👏🏆
#WISE100
March 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The fourth and final award already!
The winner of the #SocialBusiness Woman of the Year award 2025 is...
June O'Sullivan OBE of London Early Years Foundation and Yasmin Halai-Carter of Ethstat Ethical Stationery CIC.
Huge congratulations both 👏🏆
#WISE100
The winner of the #SocialBusiness Woman of the Year award 2025 is...
June O'Sullivan OBE of London Early Years Foundation and Yasmin Halai-Carter of Ethstat Ethical Stationery CIC.
Huge congratulations both 👏🏆
#WISE100
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Congratulations to Tiwa King of Beyond a Song CIC, winner of the Social Business Star of the Future award! 👏🏆
www.tiwaking.com/beyondasong
#Wise100
www.tiwaking.com/beyondasong
#Wise100
March 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Congratulations to Tiwa King of Beyond a Song CIC, winner of the Social Business Star of the Future award! 👏🏆
www.tiwaking.com/beyondasong
#Wise100
www.tiwaking.com/beyondasong
#Wise100
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"Be ambitious but roll with the punches and whatever else comes your way...you might end up with something really cool"
Fascinating to hear from Olympian Badminton player, Kirsty Gilmour, on her experiences of running a Badminton Academy Social Enterprise in #Scotland.
@pioneerspost.bsky.social
Fascinating to hear from Olympian Badminton player, Kirsty Gilmour, on her experiences of running a Badminton Academy Social Enterprise in #Scotland.
@pioneerspost.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
"Be ambitious but roll with the punches and whatever else comes your way...you might end up with something really cool"
Fascinating to hear from Olympian Badminton player, Kirsty Gilmour, on her experiences of running a Badminton Academy Social Enterprise in #Scotland.
@pioneerspost.bsky.social
Fascinating to hear from Olympian Badminton player, Kirsty Gilmour, on her experiences of running a Badminton Academy Social Enterprise in #Scotland.
@pioneerspost.bsky.social
The aim of Investee Insight is to celebrate what’s going well, address what could be better and encourage a feedback loop to establish more effective processes in #SocialInvestment.
Read more and drop me a message or email if you're up for getting involved > www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
Read more and drop me a message or email if you're up for getting involved > www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
We’re keen to hear from any #SocialEnterprise, #Charity or #ComBiz that has secured #SocialInvestment in the last three years and is up for sharing their key reflections on their experiences (anonymously).
Read the full blog & register your interest today via👇
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
Read the full blog & register your interest today via👇
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
March 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The aim of Investee Insight is to celebrate what’s going well, address what could be better and encourage a feedback loop to establish more effective processes in #SocialInvestment.
Read more and drop me a message or email if you're up for getting involved > www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
Read more and drop me a message or email if you're up for getting involved > www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
At #MissionEconomySummit today at Impact Hub Euston, London. Please do come and say hello 👋 if you're here!
Delighted to be at #MissionEconomySummit with @the-sse.org, together with lots of mission-driven organisations for an action-packed day to explore challenges, opportunities, collaboration and impact - now and in the future.
Off to a flying start diving into what lies ahead for the sector...
Off to a flying start diving into what lies ahead for the sector...
March 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
At #MissionEconomySummit today at Impact Hub Euston, London. Please do come and say hello 👋 if you're here!
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I don’t drink alcohol so why am I passionate about #ukpubs. The answer is because they provide communities with unique social spaces. They are economically, socially and culturally important. They are sites of our national and local history and heritage
November 10, 2024 at 11:24 AM
I don’t drink alcohol so why am I passionate about #ukpubs. The answer is because they provide communities with unique social spaces. They are economically, socially and culturally important. They are sites of our national and local history and heritage
In the 190 community pubs known to @plunkettuk.bsky.social, over 41,000 people have become shareholders, raising over £38 million between them through #CommunityShares.
@andrewdubock.bsky.social explores the vital role of volunteers in community projects ▶️
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
@andrewdubock.bsky.social explores the vital role of volunteers in community projects ▶️
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
January 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
In the 190 community pubs known to @plunkettuk.bsky.social, over 41,000 people have become shareholders, raising over £38 million between them through #CommunityShares.
@andrewdubock.bsky.social explores the vital role of volunteers in community projects ▶️
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...
@andrewdubock.bsky.social explores the vital role of volunteers in community projects ▶️
www.goodfinance.org.uk/latest/post/...