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Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 February
EICC, Edinburgh

Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 February
EICC, Edinburgh





Supporting Scotland's vibrant voluntary sector

Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 February
EICC, Edinburgh

Tuesday 10 & Wednesday 11 February
EICC, Edinburgh

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Unlocking impact: social investment and investment readiness

Firstport for Social Enteprises

Day
Tuesday 10 February
Time slot
13:30-14:30
Room
Carrick room
Wheelchair accessible
Contact
Lauren Scott
Topics
Finance, funding & fundraising Governance, strategy & legal Impact & evaluation
Overall aim
  • Knowledge building on social investment
  • Signposting to funders and resources
  • Hear from organisations who have secured social investment
  • Peer networking opportunties
Description

Join us for this interactive workshop designed to demystify social investment and equip purpose-driven organisations with the tools to become investment ready. Through hands-on activities, real-world case studies, and expert insights, participants will explore key concepts in social finance, understand what investors look for, and learn how to assess and strengthen their own readiness for funding. Whether you're already trading or just thinking about it, this session will help you take practical steps toward sustainable growth and impact.

Who is the event aimed at?
Consultants, Directors, Trustees
Who is speaking at this event?
Lauren Scott - Investment Manager, Firstport
Mo Kelly - Investment Associate, Firstport
Daisy Ford-Downes - Head of Group Investment Programmes, Firstport
+ special guests (from organisations who have received social investment from Firstport)
 
Brought to you by
SCVO
Platinum sponsor
Keegan & Pennykid
Gold sponsors
Accounts IQ
Aspen People
CCLA
Phoenix Software
Utility Aid
Partners
Charity Leadership Scotland
 
Social Enterprise Scotland
 
Volunteer Scotland
 
Local host partner
EVOC