Fundraising

The Prospectus is now available to view in respect of the joint offers by British Smaller Companies VCT plc and British Smaller Companies VCT2 plc (the “Offers”). The Online application form is also now available.

These two established VCTs are now raising up to £85 million in total, following the activation of the £25 million over-allotment facility. The Offers are open to both existing shareholders and new investors for the current 2025/26 tax year.

The early bird offer of 0.125% on the first £25 million raised has now closed. In addition, cleared funds awaiting allotment will receive additional shares equivalent to a 2.36% per annum return*. See below for details of how to apply and links to the Investor Guide and Offer documents.

* Rate is provided by the receiving agent’s banking provider and is subject to change

You (or your financial intermediary, if applicable) can submit an Application Form (to the Receiving Agent, City Partnership) as shown below. Before investing you should read the Prospectus available on this page, which provides details of the VCTs, initial Offer costs and ongoing charges, as well as relevant risk factors.

Online

Apply via the link here and follow the instructions on the screen. You will be asked to provide your email address and then a unique link will be generated and emailed back to you, which can be accessed by both Investor and Financial Intermediary (where appropriate).

By post

Applications to be sent to BSC & BSC2 Offers, The City Partnership (UK) Ltd, The Mending Rooms, Park Valley Mills, Meltham Road, Huddersfield HD4 7BH.

For further information on British Smaller Companies VCTs, please contact:

Tracey Nice

0113 208 2646

bscfunds@yfmep.com