First Minister Visits Perth Social Enterprise Helping Former Prisoners Rebuild Their Lives

Brewing Opportunity: Kwetu Coffee CIC’s Mission to Empower Refugee and Migrant Communities  

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Founder Antony Kimani used eight years of coffee industry experience and his own journey of integration in Scotland to establish Kwetu Coffee CIC, a social enterprise that equips refugees, asylum seekers and migrants with practical skills while fostering cultural exchanges and community inclusion.

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Where Fear Fades and Curiosity Grows: Rethinking Inclusion on International Day of People with Disabilities 

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To mark International Day of People with Disabilities, we invited Firstport alum Danielle Gaffney du Plooy, founder of social enterprise Uppertunity, to spotlight the voices of the people she supports. Danielle shares how Uppertunity is building a world where individuals of all abilities can truly belong, grow, and thrive.

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Chat to our experts during Social Investment Office Hours!

Financial & Business Services

Firstport is excited to invite you to our Social Investment Office Hours, an informal session for Scottish social entrepreneurs like you! If you’re thinking about social investment but not sure how to proceed, our investment experts are here to help point you in the right direction – whether that’s to our investment readiness support programmes, loan products or to other investors and funders.

23/02/2026 11:00-12:00
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Chat to our experts during Social Investment Office Hours!

Financial & Business Services

Firstport is excited to invite you to our Social Investment Office Hours, an informal session for Scottish social entrepreneurs like you! If you’re thinking about social investment but not sure how to proceed, our investment experts are here to help point you in the right direction – whether that’s to our investment readiness support programmes, loan products or to other investors and funders.

09/02/2026 10:00-11:00
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Chat to our experts during Social Investment Office Hours!

Financial & Business Services

Firstport is excited to invite you to our Social Investment Office Hours, an informal session for Scottish social entrepreneurs like you! If you’re thinking about social investment but not sure how to proceed, our investment experts are here to help point you in the right direction – whether that’s to our investment readiness support programmes, loan products or to other investors and funders.

12/01/2026 10:00-11:00
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