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Social Investment Scotland

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Social Investment Scotland (SIS) is a social investor that provides finance to social enterprises and charities across Scotland. They offer a range of loan products and support services to help these organizations grow their social impact and achieve financial sustainability. Their core mission is to strengthen Scotland's third sector by providing accessible capital.

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Founded 2001 51 employees
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Strategic Overview

  • Focuses on delivering social impact alongside financial returns.
  • Primarily provides loans, but also offers equity-like investments to social enterprises and charities.
  • Dedicated to strengthening Scotland's third sector by providing accessible capital and support.
  • Manages a range of funds on behalf of the Scottish Government and other investors.

Deal Activity from Public Sources

Social Investment Scotland (SIS) provided a £100,000 loan to The Ecology Centre, an environmental charity, to support its expansion, including developing new facilities and increasing capacity for environmental education programmes.
Financing Social Infrastructure UK March 2024 with The Ecology Centre
Social Investment Scotland (SIS) provided a £100,000 loan to The Pyramid at Anderston, a community hub in Glasgow, to support its continued operation and development of community services.
Financing Social Infrastructure UK February 2024 with The Pyramid at Anderston

Investment Focus

Technologies
Onshore Wind1
Geography
Scotland1

Key People

Alastair Davis
CEO
Shona McCarthy
Chair

Track Record

400
Deals Completed
23
Years Active
$M165.1M
Total Value

Detailed Analysis

Sectors
Social InfrastructureEnergy TransitionTransportUtilities
Geographies
UK
Deal Stage
GreenfieldOperatingBrownfield
Deal Structure
LoansEquity-like investments
Track Social Investment Scotland