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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 Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB.

Summary

Business Loans Scotland (BLS) is the Fund Manager for an £15 million loan fund, which seeks to invest in new and growing Scottish SMEs. Business Loans Scotland is also the trading name of the Scottish Growth Scheme - Business Loans Scotland Debt Finance LP (SL033447) and is fully financed by the Scottish Government through the Scottish Growth Scheme.

BLS aims to ensure that good, commercially viable proposals do not fail from a lack of access to finance. Additionally, they want to support and encourage the creation, development and growth of Scottish businesses, helping them to trade regionally, nationally and internationally.

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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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Maximum:
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Who can apply

Applications of up to £100k are welcomed from limited companies, social enterprises and partnerships (including LLPS) of 4 or more partners. They can also support sole traders and partnerships of 3 or fewer partners with loans greater than £25k.

When to apply

Loan applications can be made at any time.

How to apply

Enquiry form on the Business Loans Scotland website.

Contact information

Activites funded: General charitable activities

Beneficiaries funded: General public

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