Social Investment Scotland

Edinburgh’s Boroughmuir Rugby and Community Sports Club, home to the award-winning Energy Gym, has secured a £100,000 loan from leading responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) to expand its fitness facilities and capacity for new members.

Charities and social enterprises in the Scottish Borders will have the opportunity to connect with fund managers and experts within Scotland’s third sector, helping them secure the resources they need to increase their social and economic impact and improve the lives of those individuals and c

Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has appointed impact investing pioneer Amir Rizwan to its board, as it steps up efforts to build an impact economy. Mr Rizwan is a prominent leader within the UK’s social investment and impact landscape, bringing over a decade&rsquo

A new facility in Tain focused on boosting sustainability, wellbeing, employability and education in the local community has received a £250,000 funding boost from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) to support the initial stages of construction work.

Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has appointed Sharon Gillies as its new chief operations officer (COO). Ms Gillies joins the responsible finance provider from MND Scotland, where she has been director of operations and company secretary since 2022.

Charities and social enterprises in Dundee are invited to a unique event designed to connect them with fund managers and experts in Scotland's third sector. Hosted by Social Investment Scotland (SIS), the event will take place at The Circle in Dundee on Thursday, 6 February. The event is part o

Social enterprises and charities from across Stirling and beyond are being offered a chance to boost their progress towards net zero. An in-person event, hosted by Social Investment Scotland (SIS), will provide expert advice and connect organisations with potential funders.

Social enterprises and good causes from across the Highlands will be given a unique opportunity to meet with experts and fund managers supporting Scotland’s third sector next week, as part of an in-person event hosted by Social Investment Scotland (SIS). Leaders from a range of charities and s

Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has, for the first time, surpassed £50 million in active loans and investments to social enterprises, charities, community groups, and mission-led businesses during a single year, according to its latest annual impact report. Total

The ambitious restoration of an 18th-century stately home in Selkirk bequeathed for the benefit of the community by its former owner, Andrew Nimmo-Smith, is one step closer to completion, following a £600,000 funding boost from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS). The

The Legal Services Agency in Glasgow is going from strength to strength after having secured a £50,000 funding package from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS). The charity has recently moved to a new office at 140 Sauchiehall Street, where the team of 31 are now base

The Cabrach Distillery, a community-led social enterprise on the edge of Speyside, has received nearly £140,000 in funding from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS), supporting its long-term ambition to revive the local area. The Cabrach Distillery – which is gea

A new programme has been launched by Social Investment Scotland (SIS), in partnership with NatureScot and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, to attract private investment for Scottish nature restoration projects. Funded by the Scottish Government, the scheme will provide expert guidance, coaching,

Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) is spearheading a new £62 million investment fund aimed at supporting small businesses in England and Wales, boosting local jobs and economic activity. Many small businesses access finance from socially motivated lenders such as Com

Non-profit cat rescue and rehoming shelter, The Cats Whiskers, has received a £150,000 funding boost from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) to expand its facilities to take care of more than 150 cats and kittens over the coming year.