Scottish Social Growth Fund
Flexible social investment to help you scale your impact.
What is the Scottish Social Growth Fund?
The third round of the Scottish Social Growth Fund offers flexible loan finance to help social enterprises and charities in Scotland grow, develop new services, or strengthen their long-term sustainability.
Whether you’re purchasing property or developing new income streams, the Scottish Social Growth Fund can support you with the patient capital you need.
Key Features
Loan size
£100K – £500K - tailored to your organisation’s plans and financial position.
Loan terms
Up to 14 years. Fixed interest rates and flexible repayment options are available.
Support available
Investment readiness guidance - support through the application and beyond.
Who is it for?
Charities and social enterprises based in Scotland with clear social impact at the heart of their mission.
Enterprises looking to scale, invest in assets, or improve financial resilience.
Teams ready to take on repayable finance and grow their operations.
What can it be used for?
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Buying or refurbishing property
Secure the space your organisation needs to grow - whether that’s purchasing a permanent base, upgrading existing facilities, or creating a welcoming environment for your community.
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Expanding services into new areas or markets
Take your impact further by reaching new communities or scaling up successful programmes in new regions, helping more people benefit from your product or services.
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Developing trading activities or new products
Invest in income-generating ideas that strengthen your business model, such as bringing a new product or service to market.
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Strengthening financial sustainability through recovery or growth
Build resilience and long-term stability by restructuring operations, investing, or navigating the next stage of your organisation’s journey.
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