INVESTING IN GROWTH
Helping your business grow
Since 2013, our Social Investment Fund has invested over £15 million in charities and social enterprises across Scotland — from community bakeries and youth centres to 3G pitches and water sports projects.
What is social investment?
Social investment is about providing financial support to charities, social enterprises, and mission-driven businesses who want to create positive social impact that addresses local issues and needs. Unlike traditional grants, social investment is repaid over time at an affordable rate, which means the same money can be recycled and used again to help others. But Foundation Scotland goes one step further, offering a blend of 25% grant and 75% loan, meaning that only a portion of our investment is repayable, and loan repayments are spread over a term suited to individual social enterprises. .
Why should I consider social investment as an option?
Through social investment, we help organisations build resilience, scale their impact, and create lasting change in their communities. Most importantly, our team get to know the people behind the businesses that we invest in, creating relationships and partnerships. Our support creates unique value for social enterprises in Scotland by giving their owners the freedom to grow their businesses and be ambitious.
