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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Barbecue seasoning and sauce company Lumberjaxe secured £100,000 in funding from BCRS Business Loans through the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF). Read our full 2026 Impact Report and discover how SIS funding helped reach 4.5 million people: buff.ly/G4qgIga #ResponsibleFinance

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

You won't want to miss the upcoming edition of our 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. Sign up here 👉️ buff.ly/4kXfZzT #SocialImpact #SocialInvestment

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Navigating the world of social investment can be daunting, but at SIS, we offer support to social enterprises, and community organisations seeking finance. Our free-to-use investment readiness tool is a great way to find out where you are: buff.ly/rDt9lHF #SocialInvestment #FundingTips

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

“SIS investees delivered 46 employment, training and education programmes, alongside 17 environmental sustainability initiatives and 17 projects supporting income and financial inclusion.” Read the full article in Aberdeen Business News here: buff.ly/J5XwXMa #SocialImpact #SocialInvestment

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

“SIS provided significant support for our long term vision to create a community benefit hydro scheme.” 🌊 Read our Awesome Energy Dalriada case study here: buff.ly/EQ7ECbU #SocialImpact #SocialEnterprise #ThirdSector #ImpactEconomy #SocialInvestment #ResponsibleFinance

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Social Investment Scotland funding helped PCT secure a High Street base for it’s ReUse hub, supporting a circular economy by giving a second life to donated goods and household items. Read the full article in The Herald here: buff.ly/IuQ6zte #SocialEnterprise #SecondHandShopping #CircularEconomy

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Peebles Community Trust (PCT) is a not-for-profit development trust working to create ‘a sustainable Peebles - strengthening and improving the community’s physical, economic, social and cultural infrastructure’. 🛍️ Read our PCT case study here: buff.ly/xca5WhS #SocialEnterprise #SocialInvestment

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

“SIS funding helped reach 4.5 million people across Scotland, the UK and beyond through its investees, supporting stable employment and economic resilience in communities.” Read the full article in Business Life Edinburgh here: buff.ly/i0Z0Eeg #SocialImpact #SocialEnterprise #SocialInvestment

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📘 Read our 2025-26 Impact Report and learn more about some of our customers: Peebles Community Trust; Awesome Energy Dalriada; The Ridge & Soundplay Projects SCIO: buff.ly/G4qgIga #SocialImpact #SocialEnterprise #ThirdSector #ImpactEconomy #SocialInvestment #ResponsibleFinance

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Navigating the world of social investment can be daunting, but at SIS, we help charities, social enterprises, and community organisations understand your strengths and weaknesses. Our free-to-use investment readiness tool is a great way to find out where you are: buff.ly/6xKj5qc #SocialInvestment

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“This year we backed 178 organisations with £46.3 million in investment, helping them reach millions of people through the services and opportunities they provide.” – Alastair Davis, SIS CEO Read the full article in Scottish Business News here: buff.ly/YGxSnAv #SocialImpact #SocialInvestment

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We're heading to Dundee for Funding Socials! It will be an inspiring morning of networking, learning, and practical advice for established social enterprises and charities. Find out more and register now: buff.ly/P7nN7rf #SocialEnterprise #CharityLeadership #Networking #CentralScotland

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The insights from our 2026 Impact Report will guide our approach to future priorities. Read our full report to discover how we’re helping to build Scotland’s impact economy: buff.ly/qPUU3yO #SocialImpact #SocialEnterprise #ThirdSector #ImpactEconomy #SocialInvestment #ResponsibleFinance

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our 2026 Annual Impact Report is here, highlighting the real-world impact of social investment across Scotland and beyond over the past year. Read the full report to discover how we’re helping to build Scotland’s impact economy: buff.ly/xEDeJsL #SocialImpact #SocialEnterprise #ResponsibleFinance

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

You won't want to miss the upcoming edition of our newsletter! 📩📫️ Social Investment Scotland makes it easy to stay in the loop with funding opportunities, events, activity and impact insights. Sign up here 👉️ buff.ly/4kXfZzT #SocialInvestmentScotland #SocialImpact #SocialInvestment #Newsletter

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We join Pathways Forward's Oliphant Cohort (named in honour of Scottish novelist Margaret Oliphant) completing our second year of the #PathwaysPledge through our continued efforts to support women and marginalised communities. Read about why we became a #PathwaysPledge partner here: buff.ly/JlcAvZc

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Join us in Dundee for Funding Socials: 📍 The Circle, Dundee 📅 Tuesday, 29 October 2026 🕒 10:00AM - 1:15PM Find out more and register now: buff.ly/P7nN7rf #SocialEnterprise #CharityLeadership #Networking #SouthOfScotland #CentralScotland #TaysideandFife #ScotlandFunding

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Curious about how a bridging loan could work for your business? At Social Investment Scotland, we make the cashflow gap while waiting for grant payments simple and manageable. Learn more: buff.ly/ijL7teP #FundingSupport #SocialImpact #CommunityProjects #ThirdSector Get in touch:

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

“We are incredibly grateful to Social Investment Scotland for their support in helping make this project a reality. Together, we have created homes that will benefit our community for generations to come." - Strathdearn Community Developments Read the full story here: buff.ly/RiDAPak

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We're heading to Dundee for Funding Socials! It will be an inspiring morning of networking, learning, and practical advice for established social enterprises and charities. Join us: 📍 The Circle, Dundee 📅 Tuesday, 29 October 2026 🕒 10:00AM - 1:15PM Register now: buff.ly/P7nN7rf #SocialEnterprise

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

At SIS, we offer support to charities, social enterprises, and community organisations seeking finance by helping you understand your strengths and weaknesses. Our free-to-use investment readiness tool is a great way to find out where you are on the journey to social investment: buff.ly/JBSXmQO

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We're bringing Funding Socials to the Borders! Join us in Eyemouth for a free event helping established charities and social enterprises discover support, funding and opportunities. 📅 Date: 8 September 🕙 Time: 11:00 - 14:15 📍 Location: Eyemouth Community Centre 👉 Book your place: buff.ly/E5CGMnY

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Calling all charity and social enterprise leaders 📢 The Growth Circle is an upcoming leadership programme from Social Investment Scotland (SIS) in partnership with Brilliant Leaders, designed to grow your organisation and increase your impact. Find out more and sign up here: buff.ly/cmMlUQj

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A £30k Social Investment Scotland loan helped Green Aspirations increase production of sustainable charcoal, while supporting local jobs, woodland skills and community learning. Read the case study🪵: buff.ly/yacxly4 #SocialImpact #CommunityWealthBuilding #SustainableScotland #SocialInvestment

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Waiting for grant funds to be released? SIS Bridging Loans provide short-term finance for organisations with confirmed grant awards paid retrospectively. Deliver your project on time, repay the loan when the grant funding arrives. Read our blog: buff.ly/Ajf2HFA #SocialInvestment

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Join us in Eyemouth (Scottish Borders) for the return of Funding Socials! 📅 Date: 8 September 🕙 Time: 11:00 - 14:15 📍 Location: Eyemouth Community Centre (Berwickshire, Scottish Borders) 👉 Book your place today: buff.ly/E5CGMnY #FundingSocials #SocialEnterprise #CharityLeadership #SouthOfScotland

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Do you have your tickets yet for the Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) annual conference? We are proud sponsors of this year's event, held on the 1-2 Sep in Glasgow. Book your place for the conference here 👉 buff.ly/unfPPdt #DTAS2026 #DevelopmentTrust #ScottishConference

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Social Investment Scotland has been shortlisted for Social Investment Deal of the Year at the Social Enterprise Scotland Awards 2026! The awards celebrate organisations and businesses creating positive impact in communities across Scotland. Find out more about the awards here: buff.ly/2RJa7vr

Viaduct View was opened by pupils from Strathdearn Primary School and a Super Mario mascot, with Maureen McDonald Cooke and Graeme Ferguson of Strathdearn Community Developments (photo Mark Courtney)

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Attention startups! The #EDGE28 application window is now open! Apply and win up to £200,000 at scottishedge.com

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Social Investment Scotland is proud to be the first accredited lender in Scotland under the British Business Bank's Community ENABLE Funding programme. Read The Intermediary's full article here: buff.ly/exqj9WB #CEF #CDFI #ResponsibleFinance #SmallBusinessSupport #Scotland

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Small businesses across Scotland are set to benefit after Social Investment Scotland received accreditation from the British Business Bank to deliver £3.5 million in Community ENABLE Funding. Read the full Scottish Financial News article here: #CEF #CDFI #ResponsibleFinance #SmallBusinessSupport

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BBB allocates £3.5m to Social Investment Scotland

The British Business Bank has allocated £3.5 million to Edinburgh-based Social Investment Scotland (SIS) to support underserved smaller businesses across several regions. SIS is the 8th Community…

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

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

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Last week, Social Investment Scotland was accredited by the British Business Bank to distribute £3.5 million in Community ENABLE Funding to small businesses across Scotland. Read the full article in The Herald here: buff.ly/tgiQlZq #CEF #CDFI #ResponsibleFinance #SmallBusinessSupport #Scotland

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Funding deal will 'break down barriers to finance' across Scotland

Edinburgh-based Social Investment Scotland appointed to lead Community ENABLE programme

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has been accredited as a lender under the British Business Bank's Community ENABLE Funding programme, becoming the first accredited lender in Scotland. Read the news release here: buff.ly/mgj9TkF #CEF #CDFI #ResponsibleFinance #SmallBusinessSupport #Scotland

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

You won't want to miss the upcoming edition of our newsletter! 📩📫️ SIS makes it easy to stay in the loop with opportunities, events and impact insights by sending updates straight to your inbox. Sign up here 👉️ buff.ly/4kXfZzT #SocialInvestmentScotland #SocialImpact #SocialInvestment #Newsletter

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

You've secured the grant. Now you need the cashflow to deliver the project. Our Bridging Loans help organisations cover project costs while waiting for retrospective grant payments. Find out if you're eligible: buff.ly/ijL7teP #CommunityFunding #ThirdSector #SocialEnterprise #CharityFinance

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

@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

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

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

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

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

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

"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

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Social Investment Scotland @socinvestscot.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

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

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