Case Study: Supporting women entrepreneurship in India
Givfunds is a non-profit based in Delhi, India. They provide low-cost capital to social enterprises globally, empower women entrepreneurs in rural India, and have their own implementation arm executing development projects on the ground.
A SFHD partner law firm provided expertise and guidance to establish a robust Anti Money Laundering (AML) program and navigate the intricacies of registration.
“My experience with the Social Finance Hot Desk was truly exceptional. This firm went way above and beyond what other pro-bono legal partners have done with us.”
The support received through the Social Finance Hot Desk had a transformative impact on Givfund’s ability to achieve its mission. It allowed the organisation to launch its global activities out of its UK entity, and they have since completed over 100 cycles of funding supporting impactful social enterprises in agriculture, education, livelihoods, environment, and clean energy initiatives across India and Africa.
In the words of Edward Yee, Co-Founder:
“The support received through SFHD has effectively removed several barriers that previously hindered our UK entity’s ability to start operations. The law firm's thorough understanding of legal requirements and best practices in AML compliance has allowed us to navigate these challenges with confidence. By addressing complex legal considerations, the partnership has empowered us to start on our core activities, enabling us to focus on our mission-driven initiatives without being bogged down by legal complexities.”