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We are here to support individuals all across Scotland to start, develop and grow their ideas into businesses with social impact at their core.

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What is Social Enterprise?

What help can I get?

Can I apply for funding?

How can Firstport help you?

The Catalyst Fund – open now!

The Catalyst Fund is a new kind of social investment product that support ambitious social enterprises to start and scale their businesses. It offers loans starting at £50K using a flexible, revenue-based repayment model.

Success stories

Social entrepreneurs behind the enterprises: Kasia Wypiorczyk, Axé Boom Boom
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Starting Up: What is Social Enterprise?
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Social entrepreneurs behind the enterprises: Yohana Jones, Jones & Us
read more Social entrepreneurs behind the enterprises: Yohana Jones, Jones & Us
Starting Up: Introduction to Legal Structures
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Social entrepreneurs behind the enterprises: Sean Kerr and Stephen McQueen, Sustainable Thinking Scotland
read more Social entrepreneurs behind the enterprises: Sean Kerr and Stephen McQueen, Sustainable Thinking Scotland
Social investment: The Basics
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Metacarpal
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Social Investment: What type of social investment do I need?
read more Social Investment: What type of social investment do I need?

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