Our Partners
Building climate resilience at scale requires more than capital alone. It requires local knowledge, strong investment discipline, robust impact measurement, and a deep understanding of the markets and communities where change is needed most.
The Christian Aid Resilient Futures Fund (CARFF) works in partnership with leading impact investment organisations that share our commitment to economic justice, climate resilience, and inclusive development. Alongside our direct investment activities, these partnerships enable us to reach high-potential enterprises, strengthen local economies, and support businesses that are helping communities adapt to a changing climate.
BlueOrchard
BlueOrchard is one of the world's leading impact investment managers and a recognised pioneer in impact finance. Since its establishment in 2001, BlueOrchard has mobilised billions of dollars towards businesses and financial institutions across emerging and frontier markets, helping expand access to finance, strengthen livelihoods, and promote sustainable economic growth.
CARFF works in partnership with BlueOrchard through its impact investment platform, benefiting from decades of experience in emerging market investing, rigorous due diligence processes, and sophisticated impact measurement systems. BlueOrchard's global reach and established track record provide access to a diverse portfolio of businesses and financial institutions working across sectors including climate resilience, agriculture, renewable energy, financial inclusion, and small enterprise development.
The partnership brings several important advantages, including extensive local market expertise, robust environmental and social safeguards, and internationally recognised approaches to monitoring, evaluation, and impact reporting. Through this collaboration, CARFF is able to support enterprises that contribute to resilient livelihoods while maintaining strong standards of governance and accountability.
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Talanton
Talanton is an Africa-focused impact investment manager dedicated to supporting small and growing businesses that create jobs, strengthen local economies, and improve opportunities for underserved communities. The organisation combines patient capital with hands-on business support, helping entrepreneurs develop sustainable enterprises capable of delivering both financial and social returns.
CARFF's partnership with Talanton reflects a shared belief that locally rooted businesses are essential to long-term resilience and economic transformation. Talanton's strong presence in African markets, deep relationships with entrepreneurs, and practical approach to enterprise growth make it a valuable partner in identifying and supporting businesses that generate meaningful social and economic impact.
Talanton's investment approach focuses particularly on job creation, women's economic empowerment, sustainable agriculture, clean energy, and inclusive business models. Alongside investment expertise, the organisation provides strategic support to portfolio companies, helping enterprises strengthen governance, improve operational performance, and scale their impact.
The partnership allows CARFF to engage closely with businesses operating on the front lines of climate vulnerability while benefiting from Talanton's extensive market knowledge, impact management systems, and proven track record of supporting enterprise-led development.
Direct Investment and Local Partnerships
Alongside our strategic partnerships, CARFF also makes direct investments into carefully selected enterprises that demonstrate strong potential to advance climate adaptation, resilience, and inclusive economic growth.
This blended approach allows us to combine global expertise with local insight, supporting enterprises at different stages of growth while maintaining a strong focus on measurable impact. By working through trusted partners and directly alongside entrepreneurs, we seek to build resilient economies, strengthen communities, and create lasting pathways to prosperity in regions most affected by climate change.
Together, these partnerships help ensure that capital reaches the businesses and innovators driving practical solutions to some of the world's most pressing climate and development challenges.
