What is Resonance?
Resonance is a social impact property fund manager that’s been making waves since 2002. Their mission? Connecting capital to social enterprise in a way that truly changes lives. With a proud 23-year track record and a B Corp certification to back it up, Resonance focuses on providing life-changing homes and solutions for people and communities facing crisis. Through innovative social impact residential property funds, they team up with institutional investors and expert housing partners to create safe, affordable homes — complete with wrap-around support. Since launching their first property fund in 2013, Resonance has helped house over 3,900 individuals, including 1,806 children, across 1,237 properties in major UK cities.
Main Benefits of Resonance’s Approach
Resonance’s impact speaks volumes. Here are some key figures and facts that highlight their success:
- £350 million of investors’ capital managed across 14 funds
- Homes provided for over 3,900 individuals, including 1,806 children
- 1,237 properties across major UK cities
- 148 social enterprises invested in since 2002
- Mobilised £27.3 million of useful capital in 2023/2024 alone
- Over 158 social enterprises and charities supported
- Team of 60+ professionals across five UK locations
Innovative Social Impact Property Funds
Resonance operates through its regulated fund management subsidiary, Resonance Impact Investment Limited, creating and managing scalable, diversified residential property funds. These funds focus on three main tenant groups: homelessness, vulnerable women, and individuals with learning disabilities. Their pioneering funds don’t just provide housing — they build ecosystems. The Impact Labs team works tirelessly to innovate new solutions, pilot systemic change, and scale opportunities, all while increasing the supply of affordable homes.
Funds Open for Investment
Following the success of their homelessness property funds and enterprise growth funds, Resonance currently has four funds open for investment:
- National Homelessness Property 2 Fund: Initially focused on Greater Manchester, now expanded to cities like Merseyside, Bristol, and Oxford, this fund meets the rising demand for affordable homes for those homeless or at risk.
- Resonance Supported Homes Fund: Addresses the desperate housing shortage for autistic adults and individuals with learning disabilities by providing supported homes tailored to their needs.
- Resonance Enterprise Investment Fund: Invests in high-impact social enterprises, offering professional investors a chance to create positive social impact while benefiting from Community Investment Tax Relief (CITR).
- Resonance Community Developers: Supports communities in creating and owning assets like affordable homes and facilities that benefit local areas.
Strong Partnerships and Recognitions
Resonance’s impact is amplified through collaborations with a wide range of partners. From funders like Esmee Fairbain and Better Society Capital to housing partners such as St Mungo’s and Nacro, these alliances strengthen their ability to deliver meaningful change. Their work has not gone unnoticed — Resonance boasts numerous awards and accreditations, including SE100 Deal of the Decade, B Corp certification, Housing Heroes 2022 Winner, and multiple RESI Awards. These accolades reflect their commitment to excellence and social impact.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 1: No Poverty – Providing affordable housing to vulnerable populations
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Offering wrap-around support to improve tenants’ lives
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – Supporting vulnerable women through dedicated housing funds
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Addressing homelessness and housing shortages for marginalized groups
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Creating safe, affordable homes in urban areas
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaborating with social enterprises, investors, and housing partners
Transforming Lives Through Investment
At its core, Resonance believes that one day, aligning profits with social impact won’t be the exception — it’ll be the norm. They’re one of the UK’s leading social impact investment companies, having worked with over 158 social enterprises and charities since 2002. By enabling these organizations to raise capital, Resonance helps them grow their impact and make a real difference in communities. Managing £350 million across 14 funds, with a dedicated team spread across Launceston, Bristol, Manchester, London, and Birmingham, Resonance is mobilizing capital that truly matters. In 2023/2024 alone, they put £27.3 million of useful capital into the hands of 24 social enterprises, proving that social investment is not just smart — it’s transformative.
