Supporting, engaging and empowering UK investors and small businesses
Small businesses are the lifeblood of the UK economy. That’s why we believe the role of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) in facilitating investment from private individuals to small businesses is so important.
It’s also why the Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) and our members are dedicated to supporting UK Government, businesses and investors in ensuring the scheme continues to deliver growth to the economy.
Our Mission Statement
EISA is a not for profit organisation that supports and promotes policies and initiatives that facilitate the smooth flow of risk equity capital from private individuals to smaller companies thereby benefitting the UK economy. This is achieved through:
- Protecting the interests of our members so they can continue to operate in an environment that is conducive to the growth and support of SEIS/EIS
- Promoting and raising awareness of SEIS/EIS to small businesses and financial advisers as well as to MPs, the media and the general public
- Positioning SEIS/EIS as a trusted source of funding. We seek to demonstrate the impact and value that SEIS/EIS funding continues to have acting as a significant contributor to UK economic growth and job creation
EISA Committees
EISA is run by a Board of Directors and organises a series of high level Committees comprising a board member and experts in the relevant field.
- Tax & Technical
- Regulatory & Legal
- Membership & Events
- Research, Education and Marketing
- HMRC Digitisation Committee
EISA membership represents all areas of the EIS/SEIS industry including EIS/SEIS Fund Managers, Lawyers, Accountants, Tax Advisers, Corporate Financiers, Financial Planners and Wealth Managers throughout the UK.
You can explore a list of our members via the Member Directory, and if you are interested in joining us you can explore the options here.
Women in Finance Charter
When EISA signed up to the Charter in 2018 we had 50% female representation. As of 1st February 2022 we have 100% female representation in senior management. We believe we met our Charter target by our deadline.
As a small organisation with three employees, maintaining a minimum of 50% female representation is a priority but also depends on employee requirements.
Any member of staff leaving or joining has a major impact on our representation figures, but staff turnover is low so we are able to maintain a minimum of 50% female representation now and most certainly in the future.