The investment officer: 'Jesus inspires me to serve people, not just financial objectives'

The Church is made up of Christians from a myriad of different professions, and yet their ordinary tales of God at work rarely get told. In this series, we bring you stories of faith from the frontline

My name is Simon Chisholm and I’m chief investment officer at Resonance Limited, a social impact fund manager that invests in UK social enterprises. Resonance runs a number of funds designed to generate both positive social impact and financial returns for our investors. The largest of these are our homelessness property funds, which provide a route out of temporary accommodation for individuals and families trapped in that situation — ultimately helping them rebuild their lives. As chief investment officer, I am responsible for designing and delivering these funds, supporting expert colleagues at each