Funding Socials: Meet Funders, Find New Resources & Connect with Your Peers

Funding Socials is an inspiring in-person event series designed for established charity and social enterprise leaders considering their social impact and growth plans. The event focuses on fresh ideas and connections to help organisations boost income generation, grow their impact and gain a better understanding of social investment loan products.

Social Investment Scotland (SIS) is working in partnership with Firstport and a range of other funders and support agencies to deliver this event.

The sessions have been created to support organisations with growth plans and the potential to scale their operations and impact. They are particularly suitable for organisations that have been established for at least 2-3 years, are considering patient finance or social investment to support growth plans and have board support for future development.

There is no sector focus. Organisations working across arts, culture, nature and environment, childcare and social care, heritage and services for young people are all welcome.

Guest speakers and funders include representatives from Firstport, Borders Community Action, South of Scotland Enterpise and The National Lottery Community Fund. Speakers will explore the support and funding available to charities and social enterprises and answer questions from attendees.

Tea and coffee will be available on arrival, with a light lunch provided at the end of the session. Attendees will also have opportunities to meet funders, connect with peers and develop new relationships.