ClearlySo is often a place social entrepreneurs and investors go to find up-to-date information of what's going on in the social business and social enterprise worlds so it's no surprise that with the launch of the Allia Future for Children Bond, they're right there not only covering it, but creating an infographic to mark the change of the social investment markets in the United Kingdom over the last few decades.
Most importantly, perhaps, the data- and date-filled infographic defines social investment as "the provision of finance with the objective of achieving specific social outcomes AND the expectation of receiving back at least the original amount invested." They also offer predictions on how the social investment industry could group over the years.
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Social Investment Infographics
ClearlySo Marks the Start of the Future for Children Bond
Trend Themes
1. Social Investment Markets in the UK - The infographic provides insights on how the UK’s social investment market has evolved, creating opportunities for innovation in social financing and impact measurement.
2. Redefining Social Investment - The definition of social investment spans beyond charitable donations, offering new opportunities to innovate social enterprise financing models.
3. Data-driven Social Investment - The use of innovative data visualization tools like infographics offer powerful ways to communicate information and insights about social investing.
Industry Implications
1. Social Finance - Social investment data and trends can inform the development of innovative financing models that encourage social investment and increase social impact.
2. Impact Measurement and Reporting - The growing attention to social investment has prompted the development of specialized impact measurement and reporting tools and services.
3. Nonprofit and Social Enterprise Consulting - The evolving social investment landscape creates new opportunities for consultants who can help social entrepreneurs navigate changing regulatory and market conditions.