Social Investment Fund

St Peter Port·Professional Service

Part of States of Guernsey

Story

Established following States of Deliberation agreement in 2018 Budget Report; incorporated April 2020; launched Covid-19 charity appeal in 2020 distributing over £550,000

Social Investment Fund (SIF) is a Guernsey registered charity and company limited by guarantee (CH638), incorporated in 2020 following a 2018 States of Deliberation decision. SIF awards grants to charities and non-profit organisations operating for the benefit of the Bailiwick through Small Grants (up to £15,000) and Major Grants (£15,000 and above) programmes. Funded by Channel Islands Lottery net proceeds, Guernsey Probate Registry, and seized assets proceeds, SIF has awarded over £8 million since launch across focus areas including disadvantaged groups, culture and arts, environment, education, and health and wellbeing.

Specialises in1

Each capability links to every business in the Baliwick that shares it.

Grants & charitable funding

Making grants or charitable awards to individuals, causes or organisations — foundations, charitable trusts and benevolent funds.

From their website

Grant making foundation operator

Quick facts

Legal form
Limited By Guarantee
Established
2020 · 6 years
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide
Industries served
Charities

People5

  • Steve SharmanChair, from April 2026
  • Rachel Copeland BEMDirector
  • Andrew Ozanne OBEDirector
  • Sadie Siviter de PaucarLead Officer
  • Caroline BarbyGrant Officer

From their website

Original phrasing from their website — lines covered by a capability above appear within its card.

  • Small Grants Programme (up to £15,000)
  • Major Grants Programme (£15,000 and above)

Contact

Website
sif.gg
Social
Address
Sir Charles Frossard House, La Charroterie, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1FH

History2

Key dates and recorded company events for Social Investment Fund.

  • 2018Established following States of Deliberation agreement
  • 2020Launched Covid-19 charity appeal · Distributed over £550,000

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