Social Investment Scotland (SIS) invests in charities and social enterprises that make a real difference to people’s lives, society or the environment. We have invested over £71 million in more than 350 organisations across all of Scotland and supported over 3,000 social entrepreneurs in sustainably growing their social impact.
To find out more about our customers’ social impact, and the positive effect our investment is having on communities throughout Scotland, we carry out an annual survey. This report presents the most recent findings using Big Society Capital’s nine outcome areas.
At SIS, we believe all enterprising organisations can have a positive impact on people, place and planet. As part of our commitment to drive positive social change, we have recently appointed a Head of Impact tasked with strengthening the way SIS (and others) deliver, measure, monitor and report their social impact in the years to come.
Total volume: 43 organisations
Total value: £5.4m
of SIS customers chose Arts, Heritage, Sports & Faith as their primary outcome area (a total of 27 customers).
Total approved for 8 organisations
£1,073,500Total drawn down by 10 organisations
£1,418,500Not 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 with 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 26 customers).
Total approved for 15 organisations
£1,608,091Total drawn down by 11 organisations
£741,186Not 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 positive perception of their local community and area.
seek 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 4 customers).
Total approved for 1 organisation
£15,000Total drawn down by 2 organisations
£35,000Not 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 access and enjoy the natural environment and heritage.
seek to ensure sustainable energy.
of SIS customers chose Employment, Training & Education as their primary outcome area (a total of 41 customers).
Total approved for 7 organisations
£1,700,000Total drawn down by 8 organisations
£440,000Not 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 find ways to address barriers to employment, education or training (including childcare, disability and benefits issues).
encourage high quality employment, training and education within a healthy local economy.
of SIS customers chose Family, Friends & Relationships as their primary outcome area (a total of 5 customers).
No loans were approved or drawn down for this outcome area in the 2018/19 financial year. Our portfolio as at 31/03/2019 is worth £689,703 to support 6 organisations.
What customers who selected this as their primary outcome area are trying to achieve:
ensure family, friends, and carers of those with specific needs are supported.
want to build a resilient society with meaningful connections.
of SIS customers chose Housing & Local Facilities as their primary outcome area (a total of 9 customers).
Total approved for 3 organisations
£1,085,000Total drawn down by 2 organisations
£259,218Not 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 having access to local shops, transport, facilities and recreation.
aim to provide adequate, affordable accommodation.
of SIS customers chose Income & Financial Inclusion as their primary outcome area (a total of 7 customers).
Total approved for 3 organisations
£1,562,500Total drawn down by 5 organisations
£2,272,000Not 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:
aim to help individuals manage their finances well.
want ethical, responsible and suitable financial services and products to be available to all.
of SIS customers chose Mental Health & Wellbeing as their primary outcome area (a total of 12 customers).
Total approved for 3 organisations
£148,221Total drawn down by 3 organisations
£148,221What customers who selected this as their primary outcome area are trying to achieve:
want individuals to have confidence, emotional balance and resilience in the face of difficulties.
aim for public and corporate policy and expenditure that supports good mental health and wellbeing.
of SIS customers chose Physical Health as their primary outcome area (a total of 19 customers).
Total approved for 4 organisations
£231,100Total drawn down by 2 organisations
£69,066Not 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 look after their physical health, maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep safe.
work towards strong public awareness and participation in matters relating to physical health and an advanced sectoral understanding of what makes for good health.
