http://firstport/ Firstport News http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/199 Have a look at some of the individuals we funded last year through the Social Entrepreneurs Fund http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/198 The campaign is organised by the Community Channel in partnership with the Sunday Times http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/197 Learn more about some of the people and their ideas we have recently funded http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/196 We have introduced some new funding priorities due to the high volume of applications http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/193 Our next Level 2 deadline will be close of business Friday 24 February 2012 http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/192 Enter the Centre for Social Justice awards http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/191 The Awards offer university student and graduate businesses the chance to win up to £50,000 http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/190 After five years with Firstport, Naomi Johnson will be leaving her post as Executive Director http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/188 Only six weeks to apply! http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/187 The Echanted Forrest in Pitlochry named as "top event" http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/186 The Intellectual Assets Centre is running a series of workshops to help you http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/185 Limited free and discounted places available for budding entrepreneurs and start-ups http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/184 The programme will support people with new ideas that create jobs in Scotland's coalfield areas http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/183 Firstport will be a member of the judging panel for this category http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/181 Read about the launch of Just Enterprise http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/179 After three and a half years with Firstport, Norman Hill is moving on to pastures new http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/180 Enter Social Enterprise Alliance for Midlothian's first Dragon's Den competition http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/178 PKC is looking for a partner company to set up a social enterprise http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/177 Closing date is 5.30pm on Thursday 15 September 2011 http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/176 The website aims to connect the private and social enterprise sector http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/174 Do you know of a project or business that has shown enterprise and innovation at grassroots level? http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/171 Bursaries available to do placements with a social enterprise in other EU countries http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/173 A way of assessing and measuring social impact http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/170 Venture Candy supports enterprise and innovation, transforming budding businesses into big brands http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/169 Would you like a 20,000% return in four weeks? http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/168 Grants of up to £5000 available! http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/167 Looking for the best ideas that use technology to change stuff that matters http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/165 This publication is useful for those who work in, or with charities http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/166 Founder Vicky Lee wins Social Enterprise Innovator award http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/164 These awards are open to all UK small enterprises and UK social enterprises http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/163 Community Web Kit is aimed at the voluntary sector http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/162 The £1K Grand Ideas Awards and the £10K Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award to be combined http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/161 Firstport Award winner looking for community cooks in Edinburgh http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/160 Open to individuals and teams with innovative business ideas in the arts & creative industries http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/159 Tayside police is the first in the country to use MyPolice http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/158 Level 2 Award winner Bosco Santimano does it again! http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/156 NESTA wants to work with people in their 50s and 60s who have ideas that can improve their community http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/157 Learn from some of India's most inspiring social entrepreneurs in November 2011 and February 2012 http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/155 Deadline for applications is Monday 31st January http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/153 Due to the weather disruptions the deadline for entries has been extended until 10th January http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/154 The deadline for applications is Tuesday 18th January 2011 http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/151 Help Pilotlight raise money to work with more charities tackling disadvantage in local communities http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/150 Level 1 winner Mark Kiehlmann from East Dunbartonshire’s Cycle Co-op is featured in The Herald http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/awardees/148 Firstport Level 0 Award Winner receives boost in plans to purchase Glenfinart House Walled Garden http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/147 Firstport Awardee appearing on BBC2 programme http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/146 Firsport will be moving to new premises on 29 October http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/145 Nature spectacle to illuminate Enchanted Forest http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/141 FREE event for employees of social enterprises/third sector organisations http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/144 Filmmaker from Muirhouse gets big break from TV boss http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/143 £500 awarded to Dennis Gower at ABSEN conference http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/139 What if you could make a difference locally...but with global help? http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/138 The Shell Springboard Awards programme 2010/11 is now open for entries http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/137 Open to students and non-students from throughout the Highlands & Islands, Moray and Perthshire http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/133 Up to £5,000 each for the 50 best digital ideas to improve health and wellbeing http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/131 Thursday 23rd September 2010, book early http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/127 Pioneer Participation Offer http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/128 Why not take advantage of the quietest month of the year and enter the Shell Springboard Awards? http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/126 Important information for companies http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/121 Are you a young person who wants to win £500? http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/118 Opportunity for 16-30 year olds (Deadline for entries is 5pm on 6th September 2010) http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/117 Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank's Spirit of Community Judges want to hear from you http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/116 Six social ventures established by entrepreneurs aged over 50 will share a £100,000 http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/115 Are you enthusiastic, adventurous and enterprising and free to explore the globe from January 2011. http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/114 Vicki Lee - Level 1 and Level 2 winner success http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/113 Shell Springboard open for applications http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/108 Turnaround time increased to 12 weeks http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/112 2010/11 grants programme is open and accepting applications for up to £5,000 http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/104 Investment in Community Recycling and Social Enterprise http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/102 The Big Challenge competition for 16-25 year olds is open for applications now. http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/101 Your chance to meet with potential customers in local authorities, Government bodies etc http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/98 Opportunity for 6 research interns (aged 18-25) http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/97 Harry Potter stars make their home at the Owl and Pussycat Centre http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/96 Edinburgh low carbon project receives £63,000 from Climate Challenge Fund http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/95 Emily wins John Logie Baird Award http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/92 Vicky wins business pitch at New Start Scotland http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/88 Money to be spent between 2010 and 2015 http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/87 Young people leaving care and individuals with dementia targeted with new funding http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/85 Photos and videos of the Celebration Day 2010 http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/80 DVD of the event now available to purchase http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/75 Bute has voted YES for it's future http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/74 Opportunity to enable you to attend S2S at a reduced rate with an additional workshop http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/76 You are invited to unleash your story telling talents and make a short film clip http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/72 Do you have a big idea that could help you make your mark and change the lives of thousands? http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/71 The deadline for entries for 2010 is 4 March. http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/70 Calling all poverty fighting organisations: WIN £10,000! http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/66 Ready to Launch? http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/67 UnLtd Award Winners scoop £700k of prize fund http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/65 Over 50 and got the seed of an idea to help people older than you? http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/61 Free membership to 10 individuals - how to apply http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/60 Winners announced http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/59 Do you have a great business idea for your local community? http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/58 A good opportunity for award winners to secure a place on the ADR fellowship programme next Summer http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/49 Companies Act 2006 – Final Implementation on 1st October 2009 http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/43 UK’s leading green energy awards calls for entries from sustainable energy pioneers across UK http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/53 Applications to be in by Friday 13 November 2009 http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/awardees/52 CENTRAL BELT ENTREPRENEURS SHARE £52,000 OF LATEST FIRSTPORT AWARDS http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/50 Wallace has been shortlisted as one of the last three in Scotland to go through to the finals http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/51 REWARD: £5000 to start your enterprise http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/54 Deadline for applications looming - midnight Friday 6 November http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/42 Dragons’ Den/Conference & Trade Fair - (Sept 30 – 2 Oct) http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/41 Celebrating the best Scottish social enterprises http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/46 Opportunity run by UnLtd http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/48 Do you have a new idea for a social enterprise that will have a positive effect on the environment? http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/37 Hear more about contracting opportunities http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/opportunities/36 Technology Donations from Microsoft, Cisco & Symantec available to Scottish Charities http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/33 Top awards scheme offers £10,000 and business glory for Britain's best http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/29 Edinburgh venture beats recession to scoop £20K award for healthy social business http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/30 £20,000 windfall for Glasgow venture makes wood recycling a walk in the park http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/31 Innovative Borders businesses beat the recession with major cash injection for social change http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/32 Charity Columba 1400 wins top prize http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/26 The Minister for Community Safety Fergus Ewing and other prestigious guests gathered for the launch http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/27 Read more about the successful launch which took place on 31st May http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/23 Eco Drama is a new social enterprise started by Emily Reid, a Level 1 award winner http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/21 The first 4 funded through money provided by Scottish Government http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/22 Firstport Sponsored Award http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/20 Find out who of our award winners is in the top 100 http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/17 Do you have an idea that uses technology for social change? http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/firstblog/12 WOW! It’s been busy. Since returning after the Christmas break we haven’t stopped at Firstport. http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/success-stories/11 From an UnLtd award in 2007 to an Observer Food award in 2009 http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/13 New features, easier to use...take a look! http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/5 £1 MILLION award programme for new social entrepreneurs in Scotland. http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/awardees/4 Compiles all those receiving an award from Scotland UnLtd 2008-2009 http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/latest-news-and-press-releases/16 Firstport is working with Scottish Business in the Community http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/events/108 13/06/2012, How to set up your social enterprise? Questions to ask and how to take this forward., Inverness http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/events/109 13/06/2012, In this workshop we'll address key questions about business plans , Inverness http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/events/108 14/06/2012, How to set up your social enterprise? Questions to ask and how to take this forward., Aberdeenshire (Stonehaven) http://www.firstport.org.uk//news-events/events/109 14/06/2012, In this workshop we'll address key questions about business plans , Aberdeenshire (Stonehaven)