Backbone of a Sustainable Future
We build and invest in the essential economy housing, healthcare, education, and infrastructure assets that not only generate long-term returns but also strengthen the social fabric.
Capital with Character
True impact cannot be outsourced; it must be owned. That is why we invest for the long term - operating with patience, transparency, and accountability. As an Inclusive Company, we are bound to balance profit with purpose. But more than compliance, this is our culture: to serve investors and communities with equal respect and to create assets that endure well beyond our own time. We believe finance is not just a tool to manage risk - it’s a force to rebuild trust and transform our future. Friendly Partnerships exists to prove that global capital, when deployed with empathy and intelligence, can be the most powerful driver of shared prosperity.
Sustainability as a Business Philosophy and Strategy
At Friendly Partnerships, we believe sustainability is not
a feature of our business - it is our business.
From inception, our firm has been built on the principle that infrastructure investment must be long-term, responsible, and regenerative, creating tangible value for both people and planet.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
ESG is not a compliance exercise; it is a strategic framework for creating enduring value and resilience.
Our investment philosophy integrates ESG performance into every stage of the asset lifecycle from origination and structuring to operation and renewal.
Investment Approach
Friendly Partnerships aligns its approach with leading global standards — including the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI), and the Equator Principles.
We also incorporate the ESG benchmarks of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and other multilateral partners to ensure transparency, accountability, and measurable impact across our portfolio.
Our commitment is simple yet profound:
to invest responsibly, manage transparently and build infrastructure that endures
- economically, socially, and environmentally.
Social Impact: A True Force for Good
Investing in Friendly Partnerships goes beyond financial returns. It’s an opportunity to be part of a larger, more meaningful movement—one that addresses a critical social issue while aligning with the growing demand for impact investing. The need for sustainable, affordable housing is urgent, and the social and environmental impact of investing in this sector is profound.
Investing in Communities
Every pound invested in key worker housing through Friendly Partnerships is a pound invested in the well-being of communities, the retention of essential workers, and the long-term sustainability of cities. These investments reduce commute times, lower stress levels, and improve overall well-being - a direct contribution to building a healthier society.
Investing in Social Impact
Moreover, with the UK government’s renewed focus on addressing the housing crisis with 1.5 millions homes in the next 5 years and providing better support for essential workers, this sector aligns perfectly with national priorities, making it not just a smart financial move but also a socially responsible one.
R.E.D Backbone
Our focus is guided by what we call the R.E.D. Backbone:
Re-globalisation, Energy Transition and Digitalisation:
three structural forces that will define the next century
of growth and resilience.
We are designing and financing infrastructure that responds to these realities:
Housing for the people who sustain our communities.
Clean energy systems to decarbonise our economies.
Digital infrastructure that connect and empower.
Every investment we make serves one idea:
that capital can be both productive and humane.