Gael Drummond – Group CEO

LaunchMe: Community Circus Paisley

Sport & Physical Activity, LaunchMe

Community Circus Paisley CIC participated in LaunchMe in Autumn 2022 looking for support to measure the social impact they were making. The founder, Catherine Knowles, recognised that being unable to evidence their social impact was limiting their ability to connect with investors and therefore limiting their growth potential. LaunchMe helped them to showcase their impact, highlighting their achievements.

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Meet the 2025 Social Innovation Challenge Finalists

Meet the incredible finalists for this year’s Social Innovation Challenge, each leading bold, creative projects to build a fairer, more inclusive and prosperous Scotland.

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Start It Funding: Office Hours!

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Start it

Firstport is hosting Start It surgeries to answer your questions about our Start It fund. Relationship Manager Karen Fitzsimmons will answer your questions on the application process, eligibility criteria and any other related queries. 

24/11/2025 13:00-14:00
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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.

18/11/2025 10:00-11:00
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Expert Advice for your Build It Application

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Build it

Attend one of our dedicated Build It Office Hours with Business Advisor Charles Morgan and Relationship Manager Jacky Tjivikua to give you insider advice on the Build It application process. It will include a briefing on updated funding criteria, expert tips to polish your application and a Q&A session to address your queries.

11/11/2025 10:00-11:00
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