Established to reduce reoffending among young ex-offenders in the United Kingdom, The Skill Mill employs participants on environmental projects to provide work experience, training, and qualifications. Funded through Social Impact Bond payments and client revenue, the six-month programme has supported 450 young people since 2014, with a reconviction rate of 7.3% and wider social and economic benefits.
Established to support homeless young people aged 18–24 in the United Kingdom, the Fair Chance Fund uses a Social Impact Bond to finance local projects providing tailored support for housing, education, and employment. This approach links investor repayment to participants achieving outcomes such as securing accommodation, entering education or training, and gaining employment.
The UK microcredit initiative uses small, low-interest loans to promote financial inclusion and improve public health. Delivered by socially-oriented lenders like Grameen UK and Scotcash, these loans help individuals on low incomes manage everyday and unexpected expenses, reducing financial stress and supporting wellbeing.
To scale social impact in the Netherlands, the Brabant Outcomes Fund uses Social Outcomes Contracting to finance social enterprises working on issues such as employment, empowerment, and inclusion. The approach links public repayment to the achievement of agreed social outcomes, including job creation and improved social participation.
Established to strengthen child protection in New South Wales, Australia, the Newpin Programme has implemented a Social Impact Bond to fund intensive family support and help children safely return home. This bond links investor repayment to successful family reunification and reduced public care costs.
Developed to address declining investment in urban green spaces in the United Kingdom, the Future Parks Accelerator is a £14 million joint venture between The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Trust to support parks and green infrastructure. The initiative brings together partners to protect and improve parks that support health, wellbeing, and biodiversity in cities
