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BelleVie is a provider of personal care services designed to support individuals in their daily lives while allowing them to maintain their independence. The company offers a range of services, including personal care, meal preparation, home assistance, social engagement, and specialized care. Its operating model is inspired by the Buurtzorg approach, emphasizing self-managing teams that foster meaningful relationships within the care ecosystem. BelleVie aims to create a society where every individual is valued and supported, promoting fulfilling careers within the care sector. To enhance its operations, the company utilizes a custom Wellbeing OS technology platform, which is underpinned by a subscription-based funding model.

Lightning Reach is a company established during the pandemic to assist individuals facing financial hardships by providing rapid support and recovery solutions. It collaborates with charities and public sector institutions to streamline the process of delivering financial aid. The company has developed a financial support platform that utilizes open banking technology to verify the financial needs of vulnerable individuals quickly and securely, eliminating the need for extensive paperwork and manual processing. This innovative approach allows grant providers to process applications and disburse funds within three days, significantly reducing the typical wait time of over five weeks. By facilitating immediate access to financial support, Lightning Reach aims to alleviate the impact of financial shocks on those in need.

Fair for You is a non-profit financial organization dedicated to providing small loans to lower-income households for the purchase of essential household products. By offering an affordable alternative to high-cost credit options, Fair for You aims to alleviate the financial burden on these families and mitigate what is referred to as the poverty premium. The organization collaborates with manufacturers to sell items at market price, ensuring that customers receive necessary goods without the excessive costs often associated with traditional lending practices. Through its services, Fair for You works to empower individuals and foster financial stability within communities.

Five Lamps aims to ?transform lives, raise aspirations, remove barriers and offer choice to families, business and communities?. They are a charity that supports the community by re-investing any profit back into the business. They are also known as a social enterprise, registered charity and community development finance institution.