Social Investment Scotland

SP&C founder and chief executive Ian Gray said there will be a range of induction-style classes.

Third sector Edinburgh copier supplier to create 30 jobs with Glasgow push

Dynamic Earth has won awards for its architecture but the unique ‘tent-style’ dome structure – known as the stratosphere, constructed from a fabric membrane stretched over a steel skeleton and surrounded by glass walls – is difficult and costly to heat and cool

How Scottish museum of the planet is helping save earth from climate change

Ellis Beardsmore (they/them), trainee psychotherapist and co-founder of Pride Outside

Go on a journey from confusion to inclusion - Ellis Beardsmore

BR-DGE's targets now include boosting its ranks, and undertaking another fundraise to fuel its growth trajectory. Picture: contributed.

Interview: how fintech BR-DGE's CEO Thomas Gillan is targeting global traction

Claudia Albrecht, investment facilitator at Social Investment Scotland and 2027 programme associate

Real life experiences can transform funding sector - Claudia Albrecht

Mhairi Anderson, founder of Creative Strathaven Community Interest Company (CIC)

During these challenging times we can support communities by shopping locally

George Tah, creator and founder of Jambo! Radio in Glasgow, which received a funding package of £5,000 from SIS.

Record year sees Social Investment Scotland help 200 'impact-led' ventures

Stephen Pearson, chair of Financial Inclusion for Scotland, with Sharon MacPherson, CEO of Scotcash. Picture: contributed.

Cost of living: Boosting financial inclusion in Scotland aim of new venture

Lochaber Environmental Group launched an electric bike share scheme in Fort William.

Bridging the gap in community funding - Eileen Gardiner

Louisa Macdonell joins the organisation, whose founding patron is the Prince of Wales, from the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations’ employability team and is entrepreneur-in residence at the University of Edinburgh Business School. Picture: Hannah Houston Photography

Business in the Community names new Scotland director

Amanda Stark (left) and Trish Papworth (right) co-founders of Stitch the Gap

We'd like to see a sewing machine in every home to tackle climate change - Trish...

Dougie Baird, chief executive at the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland, one of the organisations to have so far benefited from the funding.

Social enterprise fund targets businesses hit by Covid and cost-of-living crisis

Angela Moohan, founder, The Larder

As a social enterprise, we needed new skills to help us survive the pandemic - A...

Tara Cowley

Business people on the move

Patricia Kent, manager of Callander Youth Project

Our fully accessible glamping pod will show others what’s possible - Patricia Ke...

Kerry Anderson, founder of Brave Strong Beautiful

Creating more diverse workforce can only be good for business - Kerry Anderson

Social enterprise/greengrocer Locavore is cited for its aims to be carbon-negative by March 2023. Picture: contributed.

£5m fund launched to help community-minded organisations reach net zero

Founder and chief executive Ian Gray: 'SP&C was set up to address the mis-selling that plagues the printer and photocopier industries and to support SMEs who are unable to access appropriate finance.'

Photocopying social enterprise gets six-figure backing for apprentice drive

Mairi Breslin, director and founder of Coorie Creative CIC

A circular economy of goodwill unlocks new opportunities for growth - Mairi Bres...

The latest investment 'will help Locavore achieve its ambitions of becoming a leader on many new fronts', says MD Reuben Chesters. Picture: contributed.

Locavore to double headcount after major funding boost

Deborah Grant, CEO of Willow Den: 'I’m delighted to be leading Willow Den through an exciting launch period, with a clear aim of creating more opportunities for children to spend quality time outdoors.' Picture: Malcolm Cochrane Photography

Edinburgh venture plans chain of outdoor nurseries for under fives

Alastair Davis, CEO, SIS: 'Impact 12 provides a new and exciting vehicle for helping to support and fund some of the very best mission-driven businesses spinning out of universities’ research labs and accelerators'. Picture: Greg Macvean

Social Investment Scotland offers multi-million boost to uni spin-outs

Douglas Samuel, chief executive of The Spartans Community Football Academy

Community anchor organisations help combat the effects of deprivation and offer ...

Louisa Macdonell

Business people on the move

Mr Davis says the most pivotal moment in his career so far is 'undoubtedly' being appointed CEO at SIS in 2011. Picture: Greg Macvean.

The Big Interview: Alastair Davis, CEO of Social Investment Scotland

Castle Mills, the new home of arts charity Edinburgh Printmakers, is one of the largest printmaking facilities created for artists in Europe. Picture: Jim Stephenson

Edinburgh Printmakers secures £1m to aid growth and help artists hit by pandemic

Christopher Gray, managing director of Well-Fed.

Recovery comes with the opportunity to place social good at the heart of our cho...

The executive believes the pandemic is enabling mission-driven business to be more active in rebuilding a more inclusive economy. Picture: Stewart Attwood.

The Big Interview: Jill Arnold, head of SIS Ventures

Jenny Trott, director of Mecoco

The true spirit of Christmas - Jenny Trott

Graham McWilliam, Managing Director of Glencraft

Dignity through work has a big role to play during recovery from Covid crisis - ...

Kieran Daly, head of market building at Social Investment Scotland. Picture: Greg Macvean

Online academy will help social enterprises pitch their wares amid pandemic

Joe Ray, Social Investment and Innovation Advisor, People’s Postcode Lotter

Support is available for social enterprises hit by pandemic – Joe Ray

Trio of Scottish 'mission-led' businesses step up fight against Covid-19

Aileen Campbell, Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, visits Social Investment Scotland customer Out of the Blue.

£25m for Scotland’s charities to survive coronavirus

Social Investment Scotland cheers helping more than 1 million Scots

Social enterprise invests £1m in fuel cell project

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First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf during a visit to a school holiday club at Ayr Academy in Ayr, to announce additional funding to support families.

Analysis: SNP in the fight of their lives to limit the damage to 2017 levels

Tina Turner has died at the age of 83

Tina Turner dead: Music legend dies at the age of 83

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School shuts more than 20 rooms amid 'weak' concrete investigation