Scotland

Granton Project CIC

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 A large indoor food hall with wooden picnic-style benches filled with people eating and socializing. A projection on the wall reads "THE PITT" in bold letters. The space has industrial ceilings and is lit with blue and purple uplighting. A stroller is parked near one of the tables, and a large Scottish flag hangs on the back wall.

Established in 2015, The Pitt was one of the first year-round street food markets in Scotland, but when the original site was closed for redevelopment in 2022, they took the opportunity to rebuild in a new location as a social enterprise.

Duration
Within 10 years (aim)
Cost of capital
Revenue-based
Turnover
Pre-revenue
Investor Details
Firstport
Amount invested
£350,000
Year of Investment
2024
Product type
Quasi-equity

The Energy Training Academy

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Image of 2 storey white building with black sign and white lettering reading The Energy Training Academy

The Energy Training Academy (ETA) is a community interest company that specialises in providing high-quality training and education in the gas and renewables industry. ETA works with young people, veterans, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds to ensure they gain valuable skills for the green energy transition.

Duration
c.10 years
Cost of capital
1.27x to 1.5x amount invested
Turnover
n/a - Start-up
Investor Details
Firstport
Amount invested
£300,000
Product type
Quasi-equity

Eastside People

Eastside People offers a comprehensive social investment and fundraising service. Our specialist consultants help charities and social enterprises unlock grants and loans to facilitate sustainability and growth.

jimbennett.scot

I have provided leadership in social change organisations, delivering at UK, Scottish and regional levels, over the past 35+ years. I am a specialist in social enterprise, community asset acquisition & commercialisation and community heritage. I currently run my own non-profit consultancy business...

Margaret Wightman

Margaret has worked in and around the third sector for over 30 years and has provided consultancy support to over 100 charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises across the UK.

The Ledge Inverness

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The Ledge Inverness

The Ledge is a registered Scottish charity dedicated to changing lives for the better via the medium of climbing. Climbing helps build confidence, teamwork, and resilience. It helps develop diverse skill sets, improves focus, and increases co-ordination. On top of all that, it’s a whole heap of fun!

Duration
10 Years (12 months bridging)
Cost of capital
6.25%
Turnover
£900,000
Investor Details
Royal Bank of Scotland Social & Community Capital
Amount invested
£250,000
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)