Great projects shouldn't be delayed by funding timelines. A SIS Bridging Loan can provide the short-term finance needed to get started now. Repayment is made directly from the incoming grant funds. Discover more: buff.ly/ijL7teP #SocialEnterprise #CharityFunding #CommunityImpact

We're hiring! 📣 💼 Office & Operations Support Manager, part-time, £36,000 (pro-rata) 🤝Market Building Manager (Engagement), full-time (open to part-time), £40,000 (pro-rata) Find out more and apply here: buff.ly/grVgiaj #Hiring #ScotlandJobs #SocialEnterpriseJobs #CharityJobs

@Firstport's new guide, 'The entrepreneurs guide to social investment ', is a fantastic resource, developed to help organisations navigate the social investment landscape with more clarity: buff.ly/D6PRBxO

Facing a cashflow gap while waiting for grant payments? Social Investment Scotland offers short‑term, flexible financing solutions to support charities and social enterprises deliver projects on time, with repayment made once grant funds arrive. Read more here: buff.ly/Ajf2HFA

At Social Investment Scotland, we make the cashflow gap while waiting for grant payments simple and manageable. ✓ Secure grant funding ✓ Apply for a bridging loan ✓ Deliver your project with confidence ✓ Repay the loan when grant funds are received. Get in touch: buff.ly/ijL7teP

It's Rural Housing Week & Social Investment Scotland is celebrating the community development trusts working to tackle rural housing challenges. Read more about Strathdearn Community Developments here: buff.ly/tPAHx3s Read more about Tomintoul & Glenlivet Development Trust here: buff.ly/EdldPGh

We are delighted to announce that we are sponsors of this year’s @dtascotland.bsky.social annual conference, held on September 1st and 2nd at @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social. You can now book your place for the conference here 👉 buff.ly/unfPPdt #DTAS2026 #DevelopmentTrust

Green Aspirations used SIS funding to invest in a new kiln, helping increase its production of sustainable charcoal. Meet Penelope the kiln! Read more about Green Aspirations here 🪴: [LINK TO KILN PRESS RELEASE / BLOG POST] #ImpactInvesting #GreenSocialEnterprise #SocialInvestment

How can bridging loans support your business? Social Investment Scotland offers short‑term, flexible financing solutions for charities & social enterprises facing cashflow gaps while waiting for grant payments. Find out how our bridging loans can support your impact ambitions here: buff.ly/Ajf2HFA

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

"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

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

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 hello@socialinvestmentscotland.com, 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

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.

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 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

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

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.

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