Greater London Authority Impact Report 2023/24 – Big Issue Invest

Big Issue Invest, a leading UK social impact investor, partnered with the Greater London Authority to address the critical shortage of affordable housing through the London Affordable Housing Programme.

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... This report is an example of how investors can support social enterprises and leverage additional funding, to tackle housing issues in high-deprivation areas, promote community engagement and ensure affordability.

Since 2015, Big Issue Invest and the Greater London Authority have invested £11.4mn in 13 community-led projects, creating 110 affordable homes with 200 more in the pipeline. The aim is to expand this model across the UK to combat poverty and social inequality.

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