The Growth & Replication Challenge is now closed for applications.
By Social Investment Scotland
Welcome
As an established Charity or Social Enterprise, you'll know that to grow your business, you need 3 key ingredients:
1. The people with ideas and talent
2. The right kind of finance
3. And professional support to make it happen
If you've got the first and have ambitions to grow, then the Growth and Replication Challenge could help you deliver the rest...
What is the Growth & Replication Challenge?
The Challenge is a competitive opportunity that combines bespoke business support with tailored financial backing..
We're looking for organisations who have developed strategies for growth or replication, are looking for investment between £100k and £1M and need help to make that happen in 2017.
Expressions of interest are being sought until midnight 3rd April 2017
The Deal
Successful applicants will receive...
Bespoke Support
Professional business support worth up to £10,000 to address issues such as:
Governance
Business Planning
Product Design
Specialist Skills
Financial Forecasting
Sales & Marketing
Social Impact Reporting
Tailored finance
Access to flexible finance:
Secured and unsecured investment
13 year fixed rate terms to provide confidence on future costs
Patient arrangements (nothing or something to pay for the first 3 years)
No upfront fees
What's next?
Find out more details & fill in our simple 2 page Expression of Interest:
Timelines
Complete and return Expression of Interest by midnight on
3rd April 2017.
Shortlisted organisations will be contacted by
7th April 2017.
April - selected organisations triaged for support needs and budget allocated.
Support commences over agreed timelines.
Contact Us
Make sure to take a look at our 'Things you need to know' but if you have any further questions just get in touch!
© Social Investment Scotland 2017