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Social Enterprise EDGE

Social Enterprise EDGE — Round 27

Supports asset-locked Scottish social enterprises and charities with mission-led funding to drive community and social impact outcomes.

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Social Enterprise EDGE is a dedicated award within the Scottish EDGE competition for asset-locked social enterprises and charities headquartered in Scotland. It offers up to £75,000 in blended funding structured as 70% grant and 30% loan at a 5% interest rate — the inverse ratio of the Main EDGE category, which prioritises the non-repayable grant component more heavily for social organisations. Th

Funding of up to £75,000 (70% grant, 30% loan at 5% interest) for asset-locked Scottish social enterprises and charities with embedded social missions.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.16 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant + loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£1.5M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: scottishedge.com