Loan Finance

UCIT - Financing Social Enterprise

Neil Irwin | Wed, 27/02/2008 - 09:11

More and more community organisations are realising that grants cannot fully meet all of their funding needs. It is now becoming necessary for them to generate their own capital in order to fulfil both development and cash flow requirements. Consequently loan funding is becoming a primary tool in satisfying these needs.

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Building Change Trust Announced

Big Lottery Fund (Northern Ireland) | Thu, 06/11/2008 - 11:35 | Neil Irwin

Big Lottery Fund today announced details of a multi-million pound investment to help develop and shape the future of Northern Ireland's community and voluntary sector.

The Building Change Trust will invest £10 million to help community groups and larger voluntary organisations adapt and develop new ways of working.

UCIT & NICVA Partnership

UCIT Ltd | Thu, 25/09/2008 - 15:01 | Neil Irwin

UCIT and NICVA launched a partnership today at UCIT's AGM in Merville House, Newtownabbey signalling the start of a longer term relationship. The partnership between UCIT and NICVA is aimed at increasing the ways in which social economy and finance messages are getting into the mainstream of the voluntary and community sector.

Money Go Round: Social Economy Case Studies

Neil Irwin | Thu, 18/09/2008 - 12:16

The Money-go-Round book introduces community development finance institutions (CDFIs) and demonstrates how they are addressing the problems of accessing finance. The booklet is published by the Community Development Finance Association.

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NCVO Funding and Finance Guide

Neil Irwin | Tue, 16/09/2008 - 15:38

NCVO provide a comprehensive guide to funding which is available as a free download from their website. The guides have been developed for England but a still very relevant to Northern Ireland.

The Funding Pack is designed to alert organisations to the funding options available to them, and to highlight key messages about financial management and sustainability.

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Trailblazers Video for Young Social Entrepreneurs

Tue, 16/09/2008 - 11:09 | Neil Irwin

Watch an inspiring video launched in the run up to Social Enterprise Day on Thursday 20 November. The day is all about celebrating the inspiring entrepreneurs who are using their enterprising ideas for social or environmental change.

Ardmonagh Family & Community Group: Social Economy Case Study

Neil Irwin | Thu, 11/09/2008 - 12:55

Ardmonagh Family & Community Group operates the Ardmonagh Family Centre in the Turf Lodge area of West Belfast.

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Charity Bank

Neil Irwin | Fri, 25/07/2008 - 09:04

Charity Bank started out as the Investors in Society fund, part of the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) family of charitable activities.  Its aim is to provide just and fair finance for the common good.

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Loan Finance FAQs

Neil Irwin | Fri, 25/04/2008 - 09:33

Typical and frequently asked questions are answered by loan provider organisations.

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Understanding the Process of Getting a Loan

Neil Irwin | Fri, 25/04/2008 - 09:30

The following article outlines the process for voluntary and community organisations to take out loan finance for their organisation.

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