Unlocking the Potential of Community-based Finance

This report, commissioned and published by Connected Places Catapult, examines the diverse ecosystem of community-based finance in the UK, mapping the key actors, mechanisms, and success stories that demonstrate its potential. It explores how individual citizens, high-net-worth individuals, local authorities, and institutional investors can better mobilise their capital for local impact. Through case studies and analysis, it identifies both the barriers preventing these mechanisms from scaling and the opportunities to overcome them. Explore