Ray Banks (he/him) – Social Entrepreneurs Fund Programme Manager
Ray works closely with the relationship management team to support both prospective applicants and successful awardees across Scotland.
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Meet this Autumn’s LaunchMe Cohort
We are excited to share the latest LaunchMe cohort, full of brilliant social enterprises that are getting ready to apply for investment to support their growth. The programme kicked off at a vibrant in-person event in Edinburgh last month.
Social enterprise lettings agency ‘Good Place Lettings’ launches in London – a unique joint venture between Crisis and Homes for Good
Celebrating a new era for private sector landlords and renters.
LaunchMe: Earth In Common
Earth In Common participated in LaunchMe in Autumn 2023 with LaunchMe providing crucial support to help the organisation transition from a charity to a social enterprise.
Christine Fairbairn (she/her) – Relationship Manager for the North of Scotland
Christine supports applicants and awardees of the Social Entrepreneurs Fund.
Empowering Minority Voices: The Story of Bowling Green Together
Located in Pollokshields, Bowling Green Together is a thriving community, dedicated to tackling isolation and improving mental well-being through inclusive social spaces.
Darroch Nurseries: Planting the right tree in the right place for the right reasons.
This case study highlights how Firstport has supported Darroch Nurseries, Scotland’s only social enterprise dedicated to growing native, local provenance trees. Through funding and strategic support, Firstport has helped Darroch Nurseries make significant strides in environmental conservation and community engagement.
Social Enterprise Boost: DEAD GOOD CIC
DEAD GOOD CIC is an arts-based and eco-friendly ‘death work’ and funeral education social enterprise that is on a mission to tackle the environmental harm of funeral practices, respond to issues of funeral poverty, and widen access to end-of-life planning conversations.
Community-Centric Solutions: Social Enterprises for Mental Well-Being
On this World Mental Health Awareness Day, Firstport proudly celebrates its role in supporting social entrepreneurs who are addressing mental well-being needs by offering business advice, funding, and investment opportunities