Scottish Investment Fund
Welcome!
The Scottish Investment Fund is a £30million fund provided by the Scottish Government to be delivered over the period from 2008-2011. The fund’s overall aim is to build capacity, capabiltiy and financial sustainability in the the Third Sector to help it fulfill it’s potential and contribute to the overall national outcomes of the Scottish Government.
How will this be achieved?
Social Investment Scotland (SIS) have been appointed by the Scottish Government to be the lead delivery partner of the Scottish Investment Fund. SIS have many years of experience working with the Third Sector, and in managing the Scottish Investment Fund, seeks to help Third Sector organisations make a transformational step change in capacity, capability and financial sustainability. The fund provides a mix of both strategic investment and loan funding to organisations that are considered to be “Investment Ready”.
Is my organisation eligible?
Some simple questions will help you consider your own eligibiltiy:
• Has your organisation, or its parent body, been established for three years or more?
• Do you have a track record in generating income other than grants, for example from trading?
• Do you have the desire to create a step change in your activities?
• Are you prepared to accept loan finance as part of an overall investment package?
• Do you have a need for an overall investment package of at least £100,000?
If so, read on to learn more about the fund and how to begin the application process.

"Since 1990 we have continually expanded and developed new innovative and person-centred services. We have a significant impact on the lives of thousands of disabled and socially-excluded people each year by supporting them to remain acrive citizens within their own communities through the provision of mainstream training, employment and personal support services. Thanks to the significant award, we can continue to build equal chances, equal choices and equal futures for people in Scotland."
Ian Welsh, Director of UK Services for Rehab Group, which incorporates Momentum

" We're delighted to receive this support from the Scottish Investment Fund which will enable us to build additional studio and workshop spaces, providing thousands of opportunities for people to visit and participate in activities at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall."
Rob Hoon, Co-ordinator, Out of The Blue Arts and Education Trust
Progress on delivering the Scottish Investment Fund continues to be buoyant with just under £10m now approved. more
Announcement of the largest ever SIF investment takes total investments beyond the £6m barrier. more
Edel Harris has been appointed chair of the Scottish Investment Fund Investment Panel. (6/09) more
The Scottish Investment Fund announces first two investments. Momentum Scotland a Glasgow-based organisation and Edinburgh-based Out of the Blue Arts and Education are the first two organisations to receive investment support from the Scottish Investment Fund. (2/09) more
The Scottish Government has appointed Social Investment Scotland to manage the £30 million Scottish Investment Fund which is a programme of long-term investment in the social economy. (8/08) more


