"For social investment to be successful, there needs to be the right environment. That's what these sorts of events are all about: bringing them all together in one place and having the right conversation." Read our latest blog reflecting on Funding Socials Cymru 👉️ buff.ly/y2mEDB2

We’re pleased to see Ceniarth’s continued commitment to impact-first investment, especially in the UK CDFI sector. You can read Ceniarth’s annual report here: buff.ly/KRyIPYi #ImpactInvesting #CDFIs #SocialEnterprise #CommunityFinance

Social Investment Scotland had a fantastic day at the Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2026, joining 176 delegates from Scotland's social enterprise community. We were delighted to sponsor the event, and support the Demystifying Social Investment panel. Read our reflections here: buff.ly/VU4hRIt

You won't want to miss the upcoming bumper edition of our newsletter! 📩📫️ Sign up here 👉️ buff.ly/4kXfZzT #SocialInvestmentScotland #SocialImpact #SocialInvestment #Newsletter

It is always amazing to see the ideas of SIS customers become real projects with a lasting community impact. After eight years of planning and determined local effort, @STRATHDEARN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTS has opened six new affordable homes in Tomatin. buff.ly/Ymwnlq3

“The breadth of experience our five new board members bring is exactly what this next chapter requires." - George Walker, SIS Chair Scottish Business News: buff.ly/QV0gYYW Scottish Financial Review: buff.ly/9U10sWu TFN: buff.ly/sqqhQST

Recently, Social Investment Scotland's Market Building team took our Funding Socials sessions in Caernarfon, Wrexham and Cardiff on our first trips to Wales. Our fourth and final session of Funding Socials Cymru takes place in Carmarthen on the 8th of July. Book your place here: buff.ly/tY2IAdk

On Tuesday, the SIS team came together at the Robertson Trust building in Glasgow for our most recent Moments That Matter. These days give us the chance to hear updates from across teams, align on priorities and, most importantly, spend time face to face.

Carbon Sense has had its best month of business to date, after recieving £36,000 from the British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund (SWIG Finance), and £27,000 from the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (Social Investment Scotland). Full case study 👉️ buff.ly/dXvRcvb

Social Investment Scotland helps social enterprises and charities access the funding and advice they need to thrive. For 25 years, we’ve been connecting capital with communities, and we’re here to help you do more good. 💬 Contact us today to find out how we can support your journey: buff.ly/XKfPagQ

A £1.8 million eco-tourism and education hub has opened in the Scottish Highlands along the iconic NC500 route. 🪴 The Gro For You Community Innovation Campus in Tain forms part of wider regional effort to tackle depopulation in the Scottish Highlands. Read more here: buff.ly/C6ISnnt

Social Investment Scotland will be closed on Monday 15th June for the bank holiday. If you have any questions or need to get in touch please send them to [email protected], and we'll be back in touch when we reopen and resume normal business on Tuesday 16th June.

Wales-based Maid To Help Cleaning Specialists were able to scale their operations using a funding package from BCRS Business Loans, including £75,000 from the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (managed by Social Investment Scotland). Read more here 👉️ buff.ly/z7vMrqA

Have you signed up to our monthly newsletter? 📩📫️ Social Investment Scotland makes it easy to stay in the loop with funding opportunities, events, activity and impact insights by sending updates straight to your inbox. No jargon, just useful info to help your organisation grow. 👉️ buff.ly/4kXfZzT

Social Investment Scotland helps social enterprises and charities access the funding and advice they need to thrive. For 25 years, we’ve been connecting capital with communities, and we’re here to help you do more good. 💬 Contact us today to find out how we can support your journey: buff.ly/XKfPagQ

As part of Volunteers' Week, Social Investment Scotland would like to say a huge thank you to our Board of Trustees, who generously give their time, expertise and commitment to our work. Read more about our board 👉️ buff.ly/4M7d8a2

Yesterday, as part of Social Investment Scotland’s Ambitions 2026 programme, we hosted our first wellbeing session at The Social Hub in Glasgow. The session was led by Ellis Beardsmore, co-founder of Proud Futures, a Scotland-based charity with an LGBTQ+ Leadership, Inclusion and Wellbeing focus.

Have you signed up to our monthly newsletter? 📩📫️ Social Investment Scotland makes it easy to stay in the loop with funding opportunities, events, activity and impact insights by sending updates straight to your inbox. No jargon, just useful info to help your organisation grow. 👉️ buff.ly/4kXfZzT

It has been a pleasure working with Strathdearn Community Developments, and we are delighted to see the Viaduct View development officially open last Thursday after eight years of dedicated work. Read more: buff.ly/Y3lQ9Wy

Fern Partnership x SIS Associate Support Programme Over the past year, a new partnership with Ceniarth enabled Social Investment Scotland to bring our Market Building approach to Wales. It is encouraging to see the impact of Associate Support, and we look forward to seeing this model grow in Wales.

Last chance to get your tickets for the Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2026 🌱 Tickets are closing this Sunday so get yours now! 📅 Date: Wednesday 17 June 🕙 Time: 9:30am - 4pm 📍 Location: Apex City Quay Hotel, Dundee 🎟️ Book Your Place: buff.ly/2GMNNIn #SocEntSummit26 #SocialEnterprise

Social Investment Scotland is pleased to share that our People and Planet First accreditation from Good Market has been renewed for a third year, recognising our ongoing commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. Read our full news article here: buff.ly/0YRLf6j

Social Investment Scotland had a fantastic afternoon at the Social Enterprise Learning & Celebration event today at Glasgow City Chambers, organised by Glasgow Social Enterprise Network, and Glasgow City Council. #SocialEnterprise #SocialInvestment #SocialInvestmentScotland

Have you signed up to our monthly newsletter? 📩📫️ Social Investment Scotland makes it easy to stay in the loop with funding opportunities, events, activity and impact insights by sending updates straight to your inbox. No jargon, just useful info to help your organisation grow. 👉️ buff.ly/4kXfZzT

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

For many organisations, it’s not about a single moment of funding. It’s about combining different types of support over time. Wild & Kind is one example, moving from Start It and Build It, to SIS Ambition Cohort, then Boost It, LaunchMe, and an £85,000 Catalyst Fund investment.

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. Want to learn more? Get in touch: buff.ly/ijL7teP

Less than a month to go until The Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2026! 🌱 @socialenterprise.scot We're sponsoring #SocEntSummit 2026. We can't wait to celebrate the incredible work being done across our sector. Join us in Dundee: buff.ly/EeeWXn3 #SocialEnterprise #SocialEnterpriseScotland

For many organisations, it’s not a choice between grants or investment. You can combine different forms of finance, using each for what it’s best suited to. KLAS Care CIC did exactly that, blending a loan from Social Investment Scotland with a grant from Firstport.

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

Read the guide to learn more. www.firstport.org.uk/revenue-based-finance-guide/ @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social @socinvestscot.bsky.social

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at The Robertson Trust in Glasgow today for Funding Socials and contributed to such an insightful session. It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout and so many great conversations. #SocialEnterprise #SocialInvestmentScotland #CharitySector

Building Wealth, Building Community: The Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 2026 🌱 @socialenterprise.scot We're sponsoring #SocEntSummit 2026. We can't wait to celebrate the incredible work being done across our sector. Join us in Dundee: buff.ly/2GMNNIn #SocialEnterprise #SocialEnterpriseScotland

Incredible article by Liam Bryce at The Herald on one of our customers, Giffnock Soccer Centre. ⚽️ GSC Auldhouse shows what grassroots football can achieve when it is recognised as a force for good. Read the full article here: www.pressreader.com/uk/the-natio...

Last chance to sign up for Funding Socials in Glasgow this Wednesday! We're bringing together funders and social sector leaders for a session focused on income generation and real connections. Join us at @The Robertson Trust on 13 May from 10:00 to 13:15. Book your place now! buff.ly/N1M5Y4n

Social Investment Scotland is proud to be featured again in the SE100 Index 2026, celebrating the top 100 social enterprises across the UK for performance and impact. We are delighted to be featured alongside an inspiring cohort of organisations driving real change. Read more: buff.ly/daqdoul

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

Funding Socials is coming to Glasgow on 13 May at The Robertson Trust. Join us for an in-person session where you can hear directly from funders, learn what support is available, and connect with others working in charities and social enterprises. Sign-up here - buff.ly/N1M5Y4n

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

This guide was developed in collaboration with @socinvestscot.bsky.social, @goodfinanceuk.bsky.social , and The Ventures Lab. Read the guide to explore more.

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

Social entrepreneurs have been left trying to navigate the social investment landscape without a clear map. Different terms, & often the feeling that you’re meant to already understand how it all fits together. Read our guide & take your first step with clarity www.firstport.org.uk/revenue-base...

Ambitions 2026 is open for applications. A free 16 week leadership programme for impact driven founders and CEOs from Social Investment Scotland, delivered with the Postcode Innovation Trust. Apply by Thu 7 May - buff.ly/QDYobXp

This is such a powerful reminder of what’s possible when communities lead the energy transition — tackling fuel poverty, creating jobs and building local resilience. 👏 @bettersocietycapital.com @thriverenewables.bsky.social

Ambitions 2026 Step Up and Scale Up Live Q&A. Online, 22 Apr 18:00 to 18:30. Hear from facilitator Rachael Arnold and alumnus Lesley Craig, then ask your questions. Sign up: socialinvestmentscotland.com/support/upco...

Through our work supporting organisations across Scotland, we’ve seen that finance alone is rarely enough. Ongoing advice and support help organisations build confidence. That’s why we contributed to @firstportscotland.bsky.social’s “An entrepreneurs guide to social investment”: buff.ly/IYtwtLZ

Delighted to support Peebles Community Trust to buy the former Bank of Scotland building on Peebles High Street, securing it as the new home for its Re‑Use Hub. Boosting visibility, cutting landfill and keeping income local. Huge congrats to the team! Read the full story here: buff.ly/KKa1F4s

Flexible working should be about trust, wellbeing and outcomes, not presenteeism. Our CEO shares how approached it, and what we learned along the way - buff.ly/7frGGH0

We’re pleased to have supported the development of @firstportscotland.bsky.social's “An entrepreneurs guide to social investment.” The guide helps organisations navigate social investment with more clarity. Read the full guide to learn more, here: buff.ly/IYtwtLZ

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