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ClearlySo is a prominent impact investment bank based in London, founded in 2008. The firm specializes in providing advisory and capital-raising services exclusively for businesses and funds focused on generating positive social, ethical, and environmental impact alongside financial returns. ClearlySo has successfully raised over £450 million in impact investment through its extensive network of institutional and individual investors. In addition to capital raising, the firm offers a range of services including market scoping, fund structuring, financial modeling, cost analysis, investor sourcing, and deal negotiation and closure. With a mission to integrate impact into investment decisions, ClearlySo envisions a financial system that serves as a force for good.

First Ark Social Investment is all about providing finance for social impact. They can help your organisation to grow, thrive and be sustainable for now and in the future. Social investment is any investment that’s made with the aim of creating a social outcome, as well as a financial return.

Charity Bank, established in 2002 and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, is a deposit-taking bank dedicated to providing loans to small charities, community organizations, and social enterprises that are often overlooked by traditional lenders. The bank's mission is to support these entities in meeting their financial needs, particularly for capital projects that generate positive social impacts. By fostering a community of investors, depositors, and borrowers who share a commitment to social good, Charity Bank enables these organizations to access funding on a financially sustainable basis, thereby facilitating their operational and developmental goals.

Charity Bank, established in 2002 and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, is a deposit-taking bank dedicated to providing loans to small charities, community organizations, and social enterprises that are often overlooked by traditional lenders. The bank's mission is to support these entities in meeting their financial needs, particularly for capital projects that generate positive social impacts. By fostering a community of investors, depositors, and borrowers who share a commitment to social good, Charity Bank enables these organizations to access funding on a financially sustainable basis, thereby facilitating their operational and developmental goals.

Spacehive Limited operates a civic crowdfunding platform that facilitates the transformation of local public spaces by connecting communities with project ideas. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in London, the platform allows individuals to propose projects, while design professionals can pitch their concepts directly to the community. Local governments and businesses can contribute funding to support neighborhood improvements. Spacehive enables project creators to gather support from their communities, and if a project garners enough backing, it can be realized. This innovative platform serves as a centralized hub for individuals, councils, and organizations seeking to enhance their surroundings through collaborative funding for projects such as playgrounds and parks.

Clearly Social Angels (CSA) is an angel network established by ClearlySo, focused on investing in businesses that drive positive social change. As the first network of its kind in the UK, CSA brings together a group of dedicated and experienced investors committed to supporting companies that prioritize social impact in their business models. The network facilitates monthly meetings in central London, where members engage with inspiring social entrepreneurs who present innovative solutions to pressing social and environmental challenges. Through their investments, CSA aims to accelerate capital flow into extraordinary businesses that contribute to societal progress.