Better Society Capital publishes social investment market annual data

Every year Better Society Capital collates and publishes data on the estimated size of the social impact investment market in the UK. This year it reports a 7% increase, from £9.4bn in 2022, to £10bn in 2023.

BSC says it is encouraging that the market has continued to demonstrate stability despite economic uncertainties and to see continued investment into tackling social issues – including child poverty, homelessness and the effects of long term health conditions.

The data includes the four areas BSC has identified as having real opportunity for growth – investment in social and affordable property, lending to charities and social enterprises, impact venture and social outcomes contracts.  Find out more about the spread of investment and methodology in the report.