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Responsible Investing

We deliver sustainable performance. Responsible investing principles help us build resilient businesses, manage risk more effectively, and unlock long-term value for our investors.

 

 

Our Values

We place our values at the heart of our approach to responsible investing.

  • We are true specialists, renowned for deep expertise and insight that gives us an edge and drives our success. We set the standard

  • Open and straightforward in our approach, we are as compassionate as we are committed. We are on your team

  • We are good at thinking of and doing new and difficult things. Creative and resourceful we work collectively to transform. We think differently

  • Constantly pushing in pursuit of excellence, we see beyond boundaries. Driving growth and innovation to have a real impact. We exist to empower

  • We have a passion for progress. We push hard together to exceed expectations. We strive for more

We unlock

potential

Our approach to investing is guided by our focus on actions that generate positive outcomes for our investors, people, portfolio and wider society.

  • Leading with strong governance

    Strong governance underpins all we do. This approach helps build resilient businesses, and unlocks long-term value for our investors.

  • Measuring what matters

    We bring a data-driven approach, partnered with a proprietary scoring methodology to focus efforts and engagement where it counts.

  • Collaboration & best practise sharing

    Our dedicated team shares best practice across our portfolio meaning responsible practices sit at the heart of growth.

  • Active management

    Through active engagement across our portfolio we ensure responsible investing principles translate into action across all levels of the businesses.

Reporting

Our latest 
report

This report highlights the progress and continued momentum in our approach to Responsible Investing.

We share results of the fourth consecutive year of our proprietary scoring mechanism and case studies on how we’re working with our portfolio companies and borrowers to build future-ready, resilient businesses that deliver meaningful long-term value.

Industry collaboration

Driving progress,
together

  • Responsible Investment

  • Inclusive Culture & Opportunity

  • Climate Change

  • ESG Data and Transparency

Partnerships

Building community partnerships
and lasting change

We believe our responsibility extends beyond our investments.

Through strategic partnerships, community engagement, and advocacy, we aim to use our platform to support the next generation, promote inclusion, and create meaningful, lasting effect.

We are:

  • Ambitious – focused on outcomes that drive systemic and social change
  • Integrated – aligning community initiatives with our values and business strengths
  • Collaborative – built on partnerships that multiply our reach and effectiveness

Through our charitable partnerships we go beyond donations. With the core skills and passion of our people we can turbo-charge the efforts and initiatives we’re involved with.

  • Future First

    A UK based charity which aims to for every state school and college in the UK to be supported by a thriving and engaged alumni community, which improves students’ motivation, confidence and life chances.

    Future First helps young people in state schools and colleges broaden their horizons by connecting them with former pupils.

    They provides schools and colleges with the technology, tools and support needed to mobilise their past pupil networks. Alumni can support the whole school community and delivery of school improvement plans and can act as relatable role models, showing students a world beyond their current experience and expectations: a future that could be theirs.

    How we help: Pollen Street has hosted Career Insight Days with Future First, welcoming a number of students to give a taster of the world of Financial Services and the different roles and functions. Volunteers have also produced digital content for Future First to use on their website to help further educate students on the financial services sector and careers available.

    Pollen Street has also leveraged the portfolio network to expand the reach of Future First. A number of portfolio companies have now also entered into partnerships with the charity.

  • Auditory Verbal UK

    Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK)’s vision is that all deaf children have the opportunity to listen and speak as equals alongside their hearing peers.

    Auditory Verbal therapy is a parent coaching programme that equips parents with the skills to maximise their child’s spoken language development.

    Advancing hearing technology, along with ever more inclusive candidacy criteria for implantable hearing technologies, has meant that Auditory Verbal UK has been able to deliver effective early intervention to over a thousand deaf babies and children from birth to school age.

    How we help: Pollen Street has supported AVUK over the past few years with a number of fundraising events.

  • Human Rights Watch

    Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people in 100 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice.

    Human Rights Watch (HRW) is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that focuses on human rights advocacy and research. Established in 1978, HRW’s mission is to defend and protect human rights globally, investigating and exposing human rights abuses, promoting justice, and advocating for changes in policy and practice.

    How we help: As part of the ongoing focus on Supply chain sustainability and addressing Human Rights violations, Pollen Street volunteers are partnering with Human Rights Watch to support its work through raising awareness, increasing engagement on human rights issues, and empowering the next generation of human rights advocates to stand up for human rights through digital campaigns, in-person and virtual events, and targeted communications.

  • Honeypot

    Honeypot supports young carers aged 5–12 by providing respite breaks and year-round outreach services.

    Honeypot supports young carers aged 5–12 by providing respite breaks and year-round outreach services. These initiatives offer vital relief from their responsibilities at home, helping them enjoy childhood, gain confidence, and build positive memories.

    How we help: Pollen Street collaborates with Honeypot to raise funds and awareness for their essential work. Our team have opportunities to get involved through fundraising events and volunteer days.