Alan Mahon Managing Director of Brewgooder Ltd
Social Investment Scotland (SIS) provides investment for charities and organisations looking to make a real difference to people’s lives, society or the environment. Since we started in 2001, we’ve invested over £56 million in 270 social enterprise projects across Scotland.
We conduct an annual SIS customer survey to find out more about our customers’ social impact and the positive effect our investment is having on communities throughout Scotland. This year’s survey had an excellent response rate of 96% from 130 customers.
For the third year in a row, we have made use of Big Society Capital’s Outcomes Matrix. This allows us to measure social impact in relation to fifteen beneficiary groups and nine outcome areas. These reflect what a person needs to lead a full and happy life.
The following report showcases our customers’ social impact in this past year on communities all around Scotland. It also demonstrates how our investment has enabled these customers to continue to solve pressing social issues every day.
of SIS customers chose Arts, Heritage, Sport & Faith as their primary outcome area (a total of 22 customers).
Total approved for 7 organisations
£853,336Total drawn down by 6 organisations
£812,162Not all loans approved during the year will draw down in that same period
What customers who selected this as their primary outcome area are trying to achieve:
want individuals to find meaning and fulfilment from engaging in arts, heritage, sport and faith.
ensure high-quality, affordable, accessible and inclusive cultural services are available to all.
of SIS customers chose Citizenship & Community as their primary outcome area (a total of 27 customers).
Total approved for 2 organisations
£1,125,000Total drawn down by 7 organisations
£784,145Not all loans approved during the year will draw down in that same period
What customers who selected this as their primary outcome area are trying to achieve:
ensure individuals have a stake in their community and society at large, and make a conscious contribution.
seek a strong public participation in citizenship and communities, and good social cohesion.
of SIS customers chose Conservation of the Natural Environment as their primary outcome area (a total of 7 customers).
Total approved for 2 organisations
£267,000Total drawn down by 3 organisations
£105,600Not all loans approved during the year will draw down in that same period
What customers who selected this as their primary outcome area are trying to achieve:
want to help individuals understand the importance of the natural environment and reduce their impact on it.
seek to ensure natural spaces are conserved.
of SIS customers chose Employment, Training & Education as their primary outcome area (a total of 42 customers).
Total approved for 5 organisations
£375,000Total drawn down by 9 organisations
£548,000Not all loans approved during the year will draw down in that same period
What customers who selected this as their primary outcome area are trying to achieve:
want to help individuals into suitable employment, education or training with ongoing support to maintain it if necessary.
aim for high quality employment, training and education within a healthy local economy.
of SIS customers chose Housing & Local Facilities as their primary outcome area (a total of 6 customers).
No loans were approved or drawn down for this outcome area in the 2016/17 financial year. Our portfolio as at 31/03/2017 is worth £1.3m+ to support 6 organisations.
What customers who selected this as their primary outcome area are trying to achieve:
ensure family, partners, friends and carers of those with specific needs are supported.
make sure good quality services are available for family, friends and relationships.
of SIS customers chose Housing & Local Facilities as their primary outcome area (a total of 6 customers).
Total approved for 1 organisation
£200,000No loans drawn down for this outcome area in the 2016/17 financial year.
Not all loans approved during the year will draw down in that same period
What customers who selected this as their primary outcome area are trying to achieve:
work towards individuals being motivated and able to live as independently as possible, and have the ongoing support to maintain if necessary.
seek public and corporate policy and expenditure that supports good quality housing and local facilities.
of SIS customers chose Income & Financial Inclusion as their primary outcome area (a total of 3 customers).
Total approved for 3 organisations
£875,000Total drawn down by 3 organisations
£738,057Not all loans approved during the year will draw down in that same period
What customers who selected this as their primary outcome area are trying to achieve:
aim for individuals managing their finances well.
want ethically responsible and suitable financial services and products available to all.
of SIS customers chose Mental Health & Wellbeing as their primary outcome area (a total of 6 customers).
Total drawn down by 3 organisations
£245,000No loans approved for this outcome area in the 2016/17 financial year
What customers who selected this as their primary outcome area are trying to achieve:
want individuals to have a sense of purpose, engage in meaningful and fulfilling activity, and have aspirations for the future.
aim for good mental health and wellbeing across the community.
of SIS customers chose Physical Health as their primary outcome area (a total of 11 customers).
Total approved for 2 organisations
£79,500Total drawn down by 5 organisations
£161,200Not all loans approved during the year will draw down in that same period
What customers who selected this as their primary outcome area are trying to achieve:
want individuals to look after their physical health, maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep safe.
encourage healthy and physically active people and communities.
