Dundee Voluntary Action: Developing and Supporting the Voluntary Sector

Funder results for category: "Social Investment"

Celebrate

Web: http://www.celebrateit.org.uk/

Award Amount: £500-£10,000

Summary: Celebrate will support new and existing events and activities that mark the 2014 Commonwealth Games through arts, heritage, sports and local community celebrations. It will fund local celebration events and activities which stimulate greater involvement in community activity and develop our understanding as citizens of the Commonwealth. Celebrations can be a single one-off event or activities which end with a celebration event.

Closing Date: 12 December 2014



Foundation Scotland

Web: http://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/grants-and-funding-for-organisations.aspx

Funding Title: Various Programmes

Award Amount: Variable

Summary: Foundation Scotland (formerly the Scottish Community Foundation)offers a wide range of funding options, made up of money from different funds that they distribute on behalf of companies, individuals, charitable trusts and community benefit funds.

Closing Date: Check funders website for details



People and Communities Fund

Web: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/regeneration/community/pcf

Award Amount: £10,000 - £100,000 per annum up to a maximum of £250,000 for the life of a project. The PCF will not fund total projects costs but there is no set intervention rate.

Summary: The Scottish Government Peoples Communities Fund (PCF)is open until March 2015 offering assistance to registered social landlords and other community anchor organisations such as community development trusts with a proven track record. Primarily a revenue fund, the PCF has two main priorities:- Employability and preventative action.

Closing Date: Applications may be submitted any time.Allow at least 10 weeks for the application process.



Social Investors - Charity Bank

Web: http://www.charitybank.org/

Award Amount: Variable loan amounts usually from £50,000

Summary: Social Investments are business loans available to third sector organisations provided by social investors. Unlike grants and donations, these are loans which organisations repay. Charity Bank finances social enterprises, charities and community organisations.

Closing Date: See website for more details



Social Investors - Esmee Fairbairn Foundation

Web: http://esmeefairbairn.org.uk/apply-for-funding/guide-to-applying/select-your-fund/financefund/

Funding Title: Finance Fund

Award Amount: Variable

Summary: Social Investments are business loans available to third sector organisations provided by social investors. Unlike grants and donations, these are loans which organisations repay. The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation Finance Fund makes loans and other investments to charities and social enterprises in; the arts, education and learning, the environment and social change.

Closing Date: Applications may be submitted at any time



Social Investors - Nesta Impact Investments Fund

Web: http://www.nesta.org.uk/investment/impact_investments/our_approach_impact

Award Amount: Variable

Summary: Social Investments are business loans available to third sector organisations provided by social investors. Unlike grants and donations, these are loans which organisations repay. The Nesta Impact Investments Fund offers equity or loans for projects that improve the lives of old people; boost the learning and employability of young people; and make local communities better able to sustain themselves. It is most suitable for established projects showing promise, rather than new ventures. Projects must demonstrate that they are using technology as a core component of service provision.

Closing Date: Applications may be submitted at any time



Social Investors - Social Investment Scotland

Web: http://www.socialinvestmentscotland.com/

Summary: Social Investments are business loans available to third sector organisations provided by social investors. Unlike grants and donations, these are loans which organisations repay. Social Investment Scotland (a social enterprise and registered charity)offers business loans to the third sector in Scotland.

Closing Date: See website for more details



Social Investors - Unity Trust Bank

Web: http://www.unity.co.uk/

Award Amount: Variable loan amounts

Summary: Social Investments are business loans available to third sector organisations provided by social investors. Unlike grants and donations, these are loans which organisations repay. The Unity Trust Bank are a social investor and provide a range of services to social enterprises, CICs, councils, and trade unions.

Closing Date: See website for more details



Youth Business Scotland (part of The Princes Trust)

Web: http://www.psybt.org.uk

Funding Title: Various programmes

Award Amount: Grant amounts up to £1,000 and loans up to £5000 for help with starting a business. Also offer Development Loans up to £10,000 Accelerator Loans up to £25,000 and Innovation Funding Loans up to £30,000.

Summary: Youth Business Scotland (formerly Princes Scottish Youth Business Trust) is part of the Princes Trust charity. They provide essential finance and professional support to 18-25 year olds in Scotland, to run their own business including social enterprise ventures. Offer business start-up advice as well as loans and grants.

Closing Date: Check funders website for details



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