Mission-related investment (MRI)
Glossary item: Mission-related investment (MRI) - Definition
Making investments from either endowment or income directly in pursuit of an organisation’s charitable objectives. The investments are expected to generate a financial return, although funding may or may not be provided on commercial terms. Examples include low-interest loans and loan guarantees to non-profit organisations or loans to individual beneficiaries, such as for housing deposits. Also known as programme-related investment (PRI).