Housing associations occupy a unique position in the social investment landscape. As substantial organisations with significant asset bases and regulated revenue streams, they have access to a broader range of financial instruments than smaller charities or social enterprises.
Finance options for housing associations
- Traditional bond finance — accessing capital markets directly
- Social loans — from specialist social lenders and community development finance institutions
- Blended finance — combining grant, loan, and equity components for complex development projects
Independent advisory services
I For Change provides independent financial advice to housing associations considering new financing structures, with particular expertise in outcome-based finance and the intersection between social value creation and financial returns.