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Downing has been a proud partner of Spread a Smile since 2023, after they were chosen through a staff vote by the Downing team. Since then, we’ve had the privilege of working closely with this inspiring charity to support their incredible work through a range of fundraising events and sponsorship opportunities. This short video features Spread a Smile’s Chief Executive, Lucy Jackson, alongside Downing Partners, James Weaver and Mark Gross, as they reflect on the significance of this partnership. It also highlights how corporate collaborations like these can bring meaningful rewards for both parties. Find out more about our partnership here: https://lnkd.in/g8T8peY7 #Charity #Fundraising #SpreadASmile

DORE is pleased to announce the completion of the sale of its Swedish wind farm, Gabrielsberget. Completion of the sale crystallises a total return of c.54% over DORE’s investment period. The proceeds of the sale allow DORE to fully repay its RCF and to fund further growth and re-investment across our portfolio of assets in the Nordic region. A series of contractual and operational improvements undertaken by DORE’s asset management team over this ownership period have been the principal drivers behind its valuation lift. Tom Williams, Partner, Head of Energy & Infrastructure at Downing, said: “This outcome is testament to our team’s continued ability to identify value-accretive investment opportunities, which will be further supported by the capital unlocked from this transaction.” Read more about the sale here: https://lnkd.in/ejynmyFy #Infrastructure #Renewables #Wind #InvestmentCompanies #InvestmentTrusts #RenewableEnergy

Last Friday, we were delighted to host John Grady, MP for Glasgow East, and Martin Rhodes, MP for Glasgow North, in our Scotland office. Their visit couldn’t have been better timed, which was on the day the government announced its new Clean Power 2030 Plan.   The Downing team shared their end-to-end experience in renewable energy projects across the UK with Martin and John, who are both vocal about making Scotland a clean energy superpower hub. Discussions focused on Great British Energy, the challenges of the planning system and how to boost the UK supply chain and skills, including locally in Glasgow.    Thanks for joining us at the Downing office, Martin and John - we look forward to working with you on the transition to clean energy for Scotland and the UK.   #Cleanpower #Energy #Cleanenergy #Scotland #UK 

The cost of finance has dominated the lending markets over the last year but the last six months, in particular, have changed the outlook for residential development in 2025. Parik Chandra, Partner and Head of Specialist Lending looks back at 2024’s key moments for lending markets and their likely impact on the coming year. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dJFsJW4Q #Property #Budget #HousingUK #UKpropertymarket

🎥 Webinar: Building Trust and Long-Term Value: How advisers can find the right balance in their clients’ investment journey 🎥 Volatility is normal but can be a barrier for investors who chase "yesterday’s winners". The challenge is educating them about long-term investing and managing the opportunity cost of short-term views. Join Simon Evan-Cook, Fund Manager of MTGS Downing Fox Funds, and Financial Planner Naomi Dickinson, as they discuss how advisers can help guide clients through volatility with a view to more longer-term thinking in today’s investment landscape, as well as the topics below: ✅ The value of true diversification and what it really means for today’s portfolios. ✅ Active vs passive management: When and why active management delivers value. ✅ How to navigate volatility and manage client expectations in challenging markets. ✅ The importance of understanding your clients’ “why” to create tailored, impactful investment solutions. ✅ Why simplicity and transparency are critical for client trust and portfolio success. When: 10:30, Tuesday 28 January 2025 Reserve your spot today: https://lnkd.in/gi5bHmtm Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to position your practice as a trusted partner in an evolving financial world. 🦊 #Webinar #Multiasset #Diversification #ActiveManagement #PortfolioManagement #FinancialPlanning

Downing expands investment vehicle for UK charitable institutions with solar portfolio acquisition. Downing Sustainable Investment (DSI) has acquired a portfolio of c.2,900 domestic rooftop solar installations providing electricity to tenants of six housing associations in Yorkshire, the East Midlands and East Anglia. This is DSI’s second investment following its acquisition of the land and associated lease income related to a c.200MW operational onshore wind farm in the Scottish Highlands. Read more about the acquisition here: https://lnkd.in/eTz93iNv #Acquisition #Solar #Charity

Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust (DORE) recently released its quarterly results for Q3 2024.

Is your centralised investment proposition too reliant on mega-caps? Markets move in long cycles. Towards the end of a cycle, there is a heightened risk that your CIP, and therefore your business, will become too reliant on the prevailing megatrend as it reverses. In his latest Investment Letter, Simon Evan-Cook, Manager of the MGTS Downing Fox Funds, discusses the dangers of becoming overexposed to the current mega-cap theme. He explains that predicting exactly when a market reversal will take place is almost impossible therefore maintaining a diversified portfolio can provide stability and reduce risk. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eXuvyjUT #Funds #Mulitasset #Investing #CIP

Downing has been a proud signatory to the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) since 2020. This year, we are delighted to share our 2024 PRI assessment results. From among 3,000 signatories, we achieved an impressive 4 or 5 stars, and above the average score, across all modules associated with Downing. These results reflect a meaningful progression in our responsible investment activities. In our previous assessment we earned 4 stars in each category. The improvements highlight our continued commitment to enhancing responsible investment practices and governance. Here is a breakdown of our 2024 results: Direct - Policy, Governance, and Strategy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (93%) Direct - Listed Equity – Active Fundamental ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (81%) Direct - Private Equity ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (94%) Direct - Infrastructure ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (97%) “This is what happens when ESG and investment teams work closely together. Instead of focusing on ideas and data that don’t align with the asset, we achieve better integration of material ESG factors into investments, leading to positive outcomes through active ownership. As a result, we’ve received external recognition from one of the most well-regarded organisations for responsible investment.” Roger Lewis, Head of Sustainability and Responsible Investment. As one of the world’s leading advocates for responsible investment, since 2006 the PRI has set a high standard, and we are proud to contribute to this through our practices and results. Find out more about our approach to responsible investment here: https://lnkd.in/gkNEe3Qa #ResponsibleInvestment #SustainableInvesting #PRI

We are delighted to announce that Mark Gross, Partner at Downing, has won the "Equity Investor" category at this year’s HealthInvestor Power List Awards! Following Mark’s achievement last year - where he won the “Leading Investor” award at HealthInvestor’s Power50 - this win further highlights his continued success and expertise in investing across the healthcare sector. We extend our thanks to Mark and the Downing Development Capital team for their continued dedication and support in successfully expanding our healthcare investment activities with a focus on quality, performance and reputation. Congratulations Mark on this success. We would also like to congratulate all the other winners and finalists, many of whom we have had the pleasure to work alongside so closely. Learn more about Downing’s Development Capital team here: https://lnkd.in/eBaBrw8E   #HIAwards24 #HealthInvestor #PrivateEquity #PowerList