Firstport - Social Impact Catalyst Fund

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The Catalyst Fund offers loans to support ambitious social enterprises to start and scale their business through social investment by offering a patient, revenue-based repayment model.

The Fund offers a flexible repayment model, this means that social enterprises make repayments as a proportion of their sales income; on good trading months you will pay back more, on months where trading revenue is lower, you will pay back less.

Your organisation must aim to provide direct social benefits to individuals, communities and/or the environment.

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Loan

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Who can apply

Social enterprises in Scotland with potential to deliver significant social impact but unable to access existing social investment products. For example, start-ups with significant set up costs or scale ups that need more time to generate income before paying back their loans. See eligibility criteria for more details.

When to apply

Expressions of interest can be submitted at any time.

How to apply

Applicants must first work with an investment readiness support provider, chosen from the funder's list of partners. The provider assesses investment readiness and, if it is the right fund and time, invites the organisation to complete an online application form and helps with it. The funder recommends speaking to their team before starting an application.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Organisational development and capacity building

Beneficiaries funded: Voluntary sector organisations

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