SASC publishes 2025 Impact Report: enabling charities to own property, grow and deliver greater impact.
Our 2025 Impact Report is published, highlighting how Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) is supporting UK charities to build stronger, more resilient organisations and expand their services through flexible, impact-first funding. At the heart of our report is a simple idea: charities should be able to own and secure the properties they need to deliver services, without taking on financial risk that undermines their long-term sustainability.
Why property ownership matters
We believe impact investing should be additional, providing funding that charities and social enterprises would struggle to access through traditional finance.
Our model enables organisations to purchase and manage housing, giving them greater control over their services and strengthening long-term resilience, while keeping financial risk at a lower level.
With rising demand, limited supply, and ongoing rental pressures, access to suitable properties remains one of the biggest barriers to growth. This year’s report demonstrates how flexible funding can help address that challenge.
Organisations supported through our first SASH fund increased their combined property ownership from £59m to £156m between 2020 and 2025, housing 2,595 tenants and reducing reliance on rented accommodation.
Here are some of our Impact Highlights
- £188.5m invested across 85 social investments by the end of 2025 (up from £300,000 and one investment in 2014)
- 61 organisations supported since 2014
- 3,622 tenants supported, including 878 children
- 768 properties purchased (81 in 2025)
- 1,579 bedspaces purchased (184 in 2025)
- 94% tenant satisfaction across SASC-supported accommodation
- 81% of tenants maintained or improved their wellbeing in 2025
- 85% moved towards more independent living
- 68% of SASC’s portfolio is based in the UK’s most deprived quartile
The report also highlights the continued growth of our Social and Sustainable Housing Fund II (SASH II), which has committed £25.3m to 10 organisations since launching in 2022—supporting 389 tenants through 114 properties and 307 bedspaces. Since December 2025 the fund is now fully committed with a further £17.2m approved across 6 organisations.
More than just housing
The report also shares perspectives from across our portfolio:
Dan Northover, Founder of Handcrafted Projects, described their SASH loan as “transformational,” enabling the purchase of 24 properties and expanded support for people facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and complex needs.
Kirsty Rhodes, CEO at WHAG, highlighted how ownership has improved housing quality, increased stability, and strengthened the organisation’s ability to secure contracts and grow services.
Rev Steve Chalke, Founder of Oasis Charitable Trust, said: “It’s about giving families the security and stability they need to build brighter futures.”
Looking Ahead
While challenges remain, from housing shortages to financial pressures across the sector, this year’s report shows what’s possible when charities have access to the right kind of capital.
At SASC, we remain committed to supporting organisations creating lasting social change in communities across the UK.
To download our 2025 Impact Report, click here.
