Want to grow your social impact in 2026? 🌍 Social Investment Scotland connects capital with communities—helping social enterprises and charities access funding and expert support. 📩 Get in touch: buff.ly/XKfPagQ #SocialImpact #ImpactEconomy #SIS

We’re pleased to be bringing Funding Socials to St Mary’s for All in Hamilton on Wednesday 29 April. This session is for charity and social enterprise leaders who want to strengthen income generation, connect with funders and learn from others. Book your place here: buff.ly/Vi2EDR2

We are recruiting! SIS are currently recruiting for a Communications Assistant to join our team on a temporary maternity cover contract. Apply by Wednesday, 8 April. Full job spec and details on how to apply can be found here - buff.ly/sTiJqpI

Ambitions 2026 is now open! Founders and CEOs of impact‑led organisations can join a 16‑week journey to build a clear growth strategy, boost commercial skills, and learn with peers. Apply by 3 Apr. Learn more here 👉 buff.ly/V92ATeO

Final Call for our 'Impact in Practice' workshop on 19th March. Learn simple ways to plan and measure your impact. We will cover the 5 Dimensions of Impact and the Theory of Change, discuss how to collect the right data, and share tools to use now. Save your spot today: buff.ly/s84awMB

Impact in Practice is back on 19th March Learn simple and useful ways to plan and measure your impact. We will cover the 5 Dimensions of Impact and theory of change, talk about getting the right amount of data, and share tools you can take away. Save your spot today: buff.ly/s84awMB

Ambitions 2026 is open for applications. It supports founders and CEOs who want to grow their impact, build commercial confidence and lead with clarity. Apply by Friday 3 April. buff.ly/qeDlNGE #Ambitions2026 #ImpactLeadership

Through its Scottish Social Growth Fund, Social Investment Scotland is proud to support Strathdearn community developments in creating much-needed social housing in Tomatin. 👉 Learn more about the project here: buff.ly/CMnljkN 🔗 Learn more about the #ScottishSocialGrowthFund: buff.ly/j2QqnYl

Want to grow your social impact in 2026? 🌍 Social Investment Scotland connects capital with communities—helping social enterprises and charities access funding and expert support. 📩 Get in touch: buff.ly/XKfPagQ #SocialImpact #ImpactEconomy #SIS

Looking to grow your impact? The SIS Community Finance Fund offers flexible, affordable loans to help Scotland’s charities and social enterprises scale, invest and build resilience. Get in touch: buff.ly/cy5Ciib

Facing a cashflow gap while waiting for grant payments? SIS Bridging Loans offer short‑term, flexible finance to help charities and social enterprises deliver projects on time, with repayment made once grant funds arrive. Get in touch: buff.ly/ijL7teP

Alastair Davis on 25 years of social investment in Scotland - the progress made and the opportunities ahead. Read the full article here - buff.ly/IdHk5W6

SIS CEO Alastair Davis OBE recently joined the Good Leaders podcast to chat about Social Investment Scotland’s 25 year journey. He talks about how SIS began, the communities it has supported, and what he has learned along the way. Tune in to the Good Leaders podcast here: buff.ly/Aaxfanl

Impact in Practice is back on 19th March Learn simple and useful ways to plan and measure your impact. We will cover the 5 Dimensions of Impact and theory of change, talk about getting the right amount of data, and share tools you can take away. Save your spot today: buff.ly/s84awMB

Last call for Funding Socials in Edinburgh! Meet funders, connect with peers and hear real stories from organisations working to raise finance. Guests include Foundation Scotland, Firstport and the William Grant Foundation. Make new connections that can help your organisation - buff.ly/Kl36arA

Thinking about social investment but not sure where to start? Read the blog and take your next step with confidence: buff.ly/YvoQeUZ

Impact in practice - 19 March Learn how to plan, measure and explain impact. With Lindsay Wake, Head of Impact at Social Investment Scotland. Built for social enterprises and the third sector in Scotland. Sign up: buff.ly/9t4rsUs #Impact #SocialEnterprise #Scotland

Responsible finance provider, SIS is bringing its nationwide Funding Socials programme to Edinburgh, offering third sector leaders the opportunity to connect with fund managers, sector specialists and peers. buff.ly/3LOrynr

As SIS marks its 25th anniversary, we’re reflecting on the partnerships that have shaped our journey and the organisations that inspire us. One standout example combines creativity, community, and social impact: Community Circus Paisley. Read the full blog & watch the video here - buff.ly/a8x5mZq

Responsible finance provider SIS is bringing its Funding Social programme to New Lanarkshire, offering third sector leaders direct access to fund managers and sector specialists. Read more here - buff.ly/0PZ9PBx

Thinking about social investment but not sure where to start? Read the blog and take your next step with confidence: buff.ly/YvoQeUZ

Impact in Practice – Tuesday 20th Jan, Online Join SIS for a practical workshop on defining and managing impact. 🕑 14:00–16:00 💻 Online Led by Lindsay Wake, Head of Impact, this session covers key frameworks, theory of change, and practical tools to improve your impact. 👉 buff.ly/aKfqGkX

🌱 Our latest Market Sizing report shows the UK’s social impact investing market grew 10%, from £10bn in 2023 to £11.2bn in 2024. We’re proud to be on track to meet our 2021 goal to more than double the market by the end of our strategy period. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/48gu2rs

Funding Socials: Newmains, Wishaw 29th Jan Charity & social enterprise leaders – don’t miss this chance to connect with funders & peers, share ideas, and boost your income generation strategies. 📍 NCT Centre, near Wishaw 🕙 10:00 – 13:15 Spaces are going fast – book now! 👉https://buff.ly/L3XdJVU

Funding Socials hits Newmains on 29 Jan! Hear from The Robertson Trust, Corra Foundation, National Lottery Heritage Fund, and more. Hosted by Social Investment Scotland with Jane Bruce leading the conversation. 📍 NCT Centre, Newmains 🕙 10:00–13:15 ✅ Register today: buff.ly/edjyon7

Start 2026 strong! 💪 Join us on 20 Jan for Impact in Practice—a practical session on embedding social impact in your work. Learn, share, and connect with others driving change. 📅 20 January 🔗 Register: buff.ly/aKfqGkX Let’s make this year matter. #ImpactInPractice #SocialImpact

Want to grow your social impact in 2026? 🌍 Social Investment Scotland connects capital with communities—helping social enterprises and charities access funding and expert support. 📩 Get in touch: buff.ly/XKfPagQ #SocialImpact #ImpactEconomy #SIS

📊 Want to get better at measuring and managing your impact? Join SIS online on 20 January for Impact in Practice, a session led by Lindsay Wake. Learn about key concepts, build your own toolkit and connect with other social enterprises. 🕙 14:00 to 16:00 📍 Online Register today: buff.ly/z6HmE00

Wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year from the SIS team.

🎄Happy Holidays from SIS!🎄 The SIS team wishes all our partners, customers, and communities a joyful festive season. We’re taking a short festive break: ❌ 24–26 Dec ✅ 29–31 Dec ❌ 2 Jan Back to normal from 5 Jan. Contact us 👉 buff.ly/IBpeVgw

🎄 SIS festive opening hours: 24 Dec 09:00–13:00 25–26 Dec ❌ 29–30 Dec 09:00–17:00 31 Dec 09:00–13:00 1–2 Jan ❌ Back to normal on 5 Jan. Have a great holiday!

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Celebrating 25 years of Creativity and Impact! 🤝 Our partnership with Rob Hoon and the team from Out of the Blue has transformed opportunities for Scotland’s artists & entrepreneurs. 🎥 Watch the story: buff.ly/R15OR7K #SIS25 #SocialInvestment

Funding Socials hits Newmains on 29 Jan! Hear from The Robertson Trust, Corra Foundation, National Lottery Heritage Fund, and more. Hosted by Social Investment Scotland with Jane Bruce leading the conversation. 📍 NCT Centre, Newmains 🕙 10:00–13:15 ✅ Register today: buff.ly/edjyon7

Whether you're a social enterprise, charity, or impact-driven business, our newsletter keeps you informed and inspired 📩 🔗 Sign up now and be part of the Social Investment Scotland community: buff.ly/Ep2ojWw

Funding Socials hits Newmains, Wishaw on 29 Jan! Hear from The Robertson Trust, Corra Foundation, National Lottery Heritage Fund, and more. Hosted by Social Investment Scotland with Jane Bruce leading the conversation. 📍 NCT Centre, Newmains 🕙 10:00–13:15 ✅ Register today: buff.ly/edjyon7

📊 Want to get better at measuring and managing your impact? Join SIS online on 19 November for Impact in Practice, a session led by Lindsay Wake. Learn about key concepts, build your own toolkit and connect with other social enterprises. 🕙 10:00 to 12:00 📍 Online Register here: buff.ly/Fl18bvE

🌟 Go! Youth Trust is making a big impact in Falkirk and Central Scotland. Over 700 young people supported in 2023 alone. 💬 “Thanks to SIS, we now have a permanent home where young people can feel safe, seen and supported.” – Mark Wood More here: buff.ly/609nwc3 #GoYouthTrust #YouthEmpowerment

Join charity and social enterprise leaders for an informal, practical event designed to spark ideas and connections. 🕙 10:00 – 13:15 📍 Newmains Community and Conference Centre Register now: buff.ly/q1P5RXf Supported by Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire.

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Funding Socials hits Newmains on 29 Jan! Hear from The Robertson Trust, Corra Foundation, National Lottery Heritage Fund, and more. Hosted by Social Investment Scotland with Jane Bruce leading the conversation. 📍 NCT Centre, Newmains 🕙 10:00–13:15 ✅ Register today: buff.ly/edjyon7

Meet Benny, a creature on a mission to end homelessness in the forest. With a little help from the Good Finance fairy, he dives into the world of repayable finance to start his own social enterprise. Will it work? Will he struggle? Will he succeed? 📅 Episode 1 drops 1 December!

Celebrating 25 years of impact SIS brought together partners, customers, and leaders at Holyrood to reflect on a quarter-century of driving social change. Full recap + video: socialinvestmentscotland.com/insights/cel... #SocialInvestment #Scotland

🌍 Happy World Social Enterprise Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible social enterprises across Scotland that are driving positive change in communities every single day. Your innovation, resilience, and impact inspire us all here at Social Investment Scotland. #WorldSocialEnterpriseDay

We’re heading to Stranraer for Funding Socials on 25 Nov, 10:00 – 13:30 at the Millennium Centre. Connect with funders, learn from experts, and grow your network. Speakers include Laura Bedford (DTAS) and Jane Bruce (Brilliant Leaders). buff.ly/D2qFZQ8 #FundingSocials #SocialEnterprise

🌟 Go! Youth Trust is making a big impact in Falkirk and Central Scotland. Over 700 young people supported in 2023 alone. 💬 “Thanks to SIS, we now have a permanent home where young people can feel safe, seen and supported.” – Mark Wood More here: buff.ly/609nwc3 #GoYouthTrust #YouthEmpowerment

Is your charity or social enterprise investment ready? Head over to our website and use our free Investment Readiness tool to explore your organisation's strengths and weaknesses and figure out your next steps. Find out more here - buff.ly/jMZZA5K

We’re heading to Stranraer for Funding Socials on 25 Nov, 10:00 – 13:30 at the Millennium Centre. Connect with funders, learn from experts, and grow your network. Speakers include Laura Bedford (DTAS) and Jane Bruce (Brilliant Leaders). buff.ly/D2qFZQ8 #FundingSocials #SocialEnterprise

🌟 Go! Youth Trust is making a big impact in Falkirk and Central Scotland. Over 700 young people supported in 2023 alone. 💬 “Thanks to SIS, we now have a permanent home where young people can feel safe, seen and supported.” – Mark Wood More here: buff.ly/609nwc3 #GoYouthTrust #YouthEmpowerment

Whether you're a social enterprise, charity, or impact-driven business, our newsletter keeps you informed and inspired 📩 🔗 Sign up now and be part of the Social Investment Scotland community: buff.ly/Ep2ojWw