Dundee third sector leaders invited to explore funding and growth opportunities at SIS Funding Socials

The event, taking place at The Circle on 29 October, will help third sector leaders from across the region explore new approaches to income generation, understand the social investment options available to them, and learn how to grow their organisations’ impact. 

Designed for organisations looking to grow their income and scale their activities, the Dundee Funding Social is open to charities, social enterprises and community groups from all sectors. Attendees will hear from Social Investment Scotland's Head of Market Building Kieran Daly, and Investment Manager Brian McNee. 

Funding Socials returns to Dundee at a time when the city's vibrant third sector continues to play a vital role in local communities, with charities, community groups and social enterprises employing more than 2,600 people and spending almost £130 million each year delivering essential services in the city.

Guest speakers include Eddie Baines, Funding Officer at the National Lottery Community Fund, Brian McNally, Relationship Manager for the East of Scotland at Firstport, and Katie Little-Sadler, Development Officer – Democratic Finance Programme from Development Trusts Association Scotland.

SIS is working in partnership with Firstport for the event. The non-profit organisation provides business advice, grant funding and social investment to social enterprises, and will be joined on the day by a range of other funders and support agencies.