Ray Banks – 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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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
Empowering Digital Safety: CyberSafe Scotland
We spoke with Annabel Turner after the visit to their offices by the Cabinet Secretary Neil Gray earlier this year, about how Firstport has helped to support her innovative social enterprise CyberSafe Scotland.
Just Enterprise – Braw Talent
We recently connected with Dareen and Lydia, the passionate minds behind a social enterprise that empowers young people (ages 8-25) to explore the creative sector through engaging workshops and educational resources.
Isle Develop CIC
Isle Develop CIC was created by Rhoda Meek to build websites and develop simple digital solutions for community groups, charities and small businesses.
Start It awardee CyberSafe welcomes visit from Wellbeing Economy secretary
CyberSafe works to protect children in Scotland and around the world from online exploitation.