Social Investment Scotland

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Financial Inclusion for Scotland has appointed Sharon MacPherson to help drive forward its future strategy and improve fair and affordable access to financial services for all. The former CEO of Scotcash, Sharon MacPherson, has joined Financial Inclusion for Scotland – an organisation she help

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Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland has appointed current Scottish Housing Regulator chair George Walker as its new chair to steer the lender's mission of building an impact economy. Mr Walker joins SIS Group, which encompasses both SIS and Scotland’s leading impact investo

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Social enterprises in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray can now apply for a share of a £2 million funding pot designed to support the third sector with the transition to net zero. The Social Enterprise Just Transition Fund, backed by the Scottish Government, offers between £20,000 and &p

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Wheatley Group director of treasury Samantha Bett is one of four new board members appointed by responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS). Ms Bett, who manages Wheatley’s debt portfolio and investor relations, worked in financial risk advisory services in the UK and Singapo

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Active loans and investments at leading responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) reached more than £41 million across 201 social enterprises, community organisations and impact-led businesses over the past year (2022/2021) according to its latest Impact Report. The latest

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A group of Scotland’s policymakers and professionals from across the private, charity and not-for-profit sectors have come together to create a new organisation to tackle financial exclusion. Financial Inclusion for Scotland was launched today with the aim of enabling better financial inclusio

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A new lunch spot has opened its doors in the heart of Glasgow’s international financial services district, with every coffee or sandwich purchase helping towards free after-school meals for hungry primary school children. Launch Café is located at 99 Bothwell Street and will open from 8

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A second round of funding has been made available by Social Investment Scotland (SIS) through its Recovery and Resilience Fund to support social enterprises and charities continuing to face the impact of Covid-19, with loans of up to £1.6 million on offer. The fund is welcoming applications fo

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Social Investment Scotland (SIS), in partnership with Zero Waste Scotland (ZWS), has launched a £5 million fund to help social enterprises, charities, and community organisations make the transition to carbon net-zero. The purpose of The Social Enterprise Net Zero Transition Fund is to support

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Responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has invested more than £100 million in 460 social enterprises, community organisations and mission-driven businesses since opening its doors in 2001, according to its latest Impact Report. The latest annual investment figures from S

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