Programs
We develop and deliver programs that build local economic inclusion, leadership, ownership, resilience and wellbeing. Our programs provide a structured and facilitated way to transform local economies so that they serve and benefit the interests of local people.
Place Based Capital Initiative
Place Based Capital provides a way for communities to generate local funding and capital sources, take control of their financial future and make decisions over capital that directly benefit local people. It allows communities to own and manage their assets – like land, businesses, and natural resources – and use them to improve local life. This approach shifts communities from capital dependency to empowerment.
The Place Based Capital Initiative was established to unite interested Places and Partners to advance Place Based Capital through a facilitated and structured process. In 2023, over 20 Places and Partners joined together to co-fund and launch the Initiative, forming the Place Based Capital Network. We now have a committed network with a diversity of actors including councils, development organisations, business, community, academic and for-purpose organisations.
Where other initiatives target individual issues, we zero in on capital—both financial and asset based—for all issues, because it’s both a root cause of many issues and a vital part of the solution. By addressing it holistically, rather than issue by issue, communities can unlock capital for a range of opportunities and position themselves for success in the 21st century.
Partnering For Impact
We are seeking places, partners and funding to support this critical work. By investing in Place Based Capital, you will contribute to a future where every community has the resources, capacity, and agency to solve its own problems, build its own wealth, and create its own prosperity.
For more information:
Place Based Capital Initiative Partner & Investment Proposal – Summary Version
Place Based Capital Initiative – Partner & Investment Proposal – Detailed Version
Funding and partnership opportunities might include:
Local People, Places & Organisations – Capacity building, place based activation, public-private-community partnerships, investment, ownership
Government – Policy and regulatory development, funding and grants, capacity building, coordination and oversight, public-private-community partnerships
Philanthropists – Seed funding, funding for systemic change, support for social outcomes, capacity building and innovation, partnerships
Developers & Business – Co-development and co-investment opportunities, technical expertise, risk sharing, long-term partnerships, ESG
Investors & Financial Institutions – Capital infusion, finance solutions, investment structures, risk management and advisory services
NGOs & For-Purpose Organisations – Program development and implementation, capacity building, data and impact measurement, advocacy and awareness
Others – Technical expertise, consultancy, legal and governance support, research and development to support Place Based Capital initiatives
For more information
Contact the Place Based Capital Initiative team via:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0407 024 036
