Case studies

We sometimes produce case studies of selected Futurebuilders investments, to illustrate unusual or interesting projects, organisations or investment packages.

Click on the links below if you would like more detailed information about the following investments.

Futurebuilders investment: Wings South West

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An investment of £94,500 to help Wings South West set up a Heritage and Conservation centre to help young people develop skills, self-esteem and confidence through practical courses and initiatives.

Futurebuilders investment: Equinox

Equinox 2 - A round room with a bed with a flowery spread, green carpet and windows19-04-2006

Futurebuilders has offered an investment of £272,000 to Equinox, an organisation working to deliver short-term residential stabilisation and treatment service for offenders and ex-offenders with substance misuse problems.

Futurebuilders investment: Broadreach House

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The Broadreach House 'Action for Change' project did not have a guaranteed income, so mainstream banks would not offer their support. With a view to expanding their services, they successfully secured a Futurebuilders investment package totaling £610,000.

Futurebuilders investment: Community Action Project

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Futurebuilders invested £869,983 to enable this Smethwick-based organisation to complete the final stage of a building to house a new training, nursery and community facility. The investment comprises a loan, revenue grant and capacity building.

Futurebuilders investment: Sound Base Studios Trust

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Sound Base Studios Trust is an organisation that provides innovative vocational and educational opportunities in music and multi-media for disaffected young people in Hertfordshire.

Futurebuilders Investment: Alt Valley Community Trust

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Futurebuilders has offered Alt Valley Community Trust an investment of £1,010,000 including a loan, a capital grant and capacity building provision to develop a modern, fit for purpose, Skills Centre.

Futurebuilders investment: Liverpool Crossroads

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Liverpool Crossroads Caring for Carers has been offered an investment of £181,000, enabling it to develop its existing services by steadily increasing Carer Support hours over the next 5 years.