Funding
Invest in Positive Change
At I Like It Here Café & Gifts Shop, we believe that business can be a force for good. To bring our vision of an inclusive, accessible, and community-driven café to life in Milton Keynes, we are seeking investment and grant support from those who share our commitment to social impact and ethical enterprise.
We are looking for Funding the Project
We welcome Private Investors, Community support and any other support you can give.
Our Funding Needs
We are raising between £130,361 and £210,000 to cover start-up costs and working capital.
This investment will enable us to:
- Secure and fit out a sensory-friendly, fully accessible venue
- Acquire high-quality equipment and ethical initial stock
- Launch targeted marketing and community engagement campaigns
- Recruit and train a skilled, inclusive team
- Build a contingency fund for resilience and sustainability
Why Support Us?
Your investment will help create a vibrant community hub that:
- Reduces social isolation and supports mental wellbeing
- Champions diversity, accessibility, and ethical sourcing
- Provides creative workshops, events, and support for underrepresented entrepreneurs
- Delivers measurable social impact alongside sustainable financial returns
We align with...
We align with government and charity priorities around inclusion, mental health, and community cohesion, ensuring that every pound invested delivers both commercial value and positive change.
Our Investment Proposition
We offer a blended value model, designed to deliver:
- Risk-adjusted financial performance
- Measurable social return on investment (SROI)
- Clear exit options and robust risk management
- Opportunities for replication and growth in other communities
Join Us
We invite investors, grant-makers, and partners to join us in building a café where everyone belongs and where business success goes hand-in-hand with social good. To learn more about our funding opportunities or to request our full business plan, please contact us.
