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Social and Sustainable Capital
SASC was launched in 2014 as one of the UK’s first social investment funds. It funds organisations that support communities and transform lives, and invests in...
Social and Sustainable Capital
SASC was launched in 2014 as one of the UK’s first social investment funds. It funds organisations that support communities and transform lives, and invests in high-performing social organisations located across the UK. It looks for organisations that provide lasting solutions to social challenges, focusing on helping them become more financially self-sufficient and generate more social impact.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
2014
Location
Region
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
City
London
Corporate office
First Floor, 80 Coombe Road, New Malden, England, KT3 4QS
Principals
Bernice Affat
CEO
Dan Phillips
Investment Director
Eleanor Leone
Finance and Operations Officer
Hannah Davey
Portfolio Associate Director
James Armes
Portfolio Analyst
John Stout
Chief Investment Officer
Karan Rakhit
Analyst
Krishna Chokshi
Chief Finance & Operating Officer
Lisa Singh
Portfolio Manager
Peter Morris
Head of Research
Su Yen Tan
Portfolio Associate Director
Anne McLoughlin
Investment Committee Member
Benjamin Rick
Co-founder and Board Member
Christina McComb
Board Member
Deborah Cartwright
Investment Committee Member
Mark Bickford
Investment Advisor and Investment Committee Member
Paul Cannings
Investment Committee Chair
Rachel Webb
Board Member and Investment Committee Member
Scott Greenhalgh
Chair and Investment Committee Member
Jorge Llorens
Investment Advisor
Frequently asked questions
What type of capital does Social and Sustainable Capital provide?
SASC primarily provides repayable finance through secured and unsecured loans. The firm structures flexible facilities—including term loans and working capital—tailored to charities and social enterprises. In certain cases, the Third Sector Investment Fund includes equity-like features to better align with enterprise growth trajectories.
How is SASC different from a charitable grant-maker?
SASC operates as an FCA-regulated fund manager, not a grant-making body. It raises capital for dedicated funds and expects borrowers to repay principal plus interest. A legally separate charitable entity, SASC Trust Limited, handles grant activity, keeping the investment management and philanthropic operations distinctly governed.
Which UK regions does SASC cover?
SASC’s investment scope covers the entire United Kingdom. Its portfolio filter confirms active positions across England, Scotland, and Wales. The firm does not restrict lending to a single city or region and evaluates applicants based on social impact metrics rather than geography.
What are SASC's three core funds?
The firm operates the Social and Sustainable Housing Fund for property-backed loans to housing-related charities, the Community Investment Fund providing smaller unsecured loans for grassroots organizations, and the Third Sector Investment Fund for larger, flexible capital solutions to established social enterprises.
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