Sanctuary Bond by Equfund

We have launched the Sanctuary Bond by Equfund, an emergency fund with money loaned to us by our ethically-minded patrons. This fund will give us the ability to buy property to let to the hidden homeless and others in urgent need of emergency accommodation. To keep our tenants’ rents low, we offer our socially conscious supporters interest rate options ranging from 0% through to 5% interest, and also an inflation-linked option (linked to the Consumer Price Index, subject to a cap of 5%).

We launched the Sanctuary Bond by Equfund to combat to the escalating homelessness problem caused by high rents and years of financial austerity which has culminated in a housing crisis and an urgent need for emergency housing. People who will benefit from your investment in the Sanctuary Bond by Equfund will include families evicted from their rented properties unexpectedly and women—often with young children—who are fleeing domestic violence.

The money raised by the Sanctuary Bond by Equfund will be used to purchase accommodation within targeted areas across the United Kingdom (2-hour radius from London, 2-hour radius from our home on Merseyside). These cities will include Bristol, Birmingham, Coventry, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Portsmouth and Southampton.

Each property will provide shelter for people who are threatened with homelessness, giving them a safe home in which to rebuild their lives. We have the expertise and experience to acquire and manage this housing.

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A sustainable fund

Our Loanstock supporters loan money to Equfund and we use those funds to purchase rental properties. We have a proven track record of helping the UK’s homeless get back on their feet. Since 2002, we have found homes for thousands of people through investments of over £32 million.

This fund is suitable for

A wide variety of UK investors over the age of 18 who are looking to invest a lump sum. People with varied levels of experience, interest, and knowledge.
Motivated and pro-active people who want to help address the chronic shortage of houses in the UK and not see the situation worsen. People who understand the housing shortage our country is facing and its implications.
People who want to help provide emergency housing to those in need as the result of domestic violence or homeless.
People who want to invest in property but don’t have time or resources to do this themselves.
Investors who are looking for long-term growth and an investment horizon of 3–15 years. People who are comfortable the value of a fund may go down as well as up, that capital may be at risk, and returns are not always guaranteed.

People this fund is not suitable for

People not prepared to accept short-term volatility, an inherent feature of investing in property.
People looking for guaranteed income or maximum return.
People without sufficient resources to bear any loss resulting from their investment.
People not prepared to risk their money or capital.
People not able to evaluate the risks and merits of this bond.
People looking to withdraw their money in the short term (less than 3 years).