We are delighted to announce that Emily MacDonald has been appointed as Head of Investment Programmes at Firstport following a competitive recruitment process. Emily succeeds Daisy Ford-Downes, who is stepping down from her role at the end of February.
read moreWhen The Edinburgh Royal Merchants Guild launched their mentoring programme, they set out to support entrepreneurs across the city. Three years on, something remarkable has emerged: half of all their mentees are social enterprises recommended by Firstport’s LaunchMe programme.
read moreInternational Tartans is a social enterprise that revitalises Scotland’s textile heritage by combining tradition, inclusion and innovation. Based in Eyemouth, they offer training and employment to vulnerable women and young people through advanced tailoring and craft skills and specialist support. Step Up is supporting their growth so they can expand their work, reaching more people.
read moreWork of Iron is a community-focused social enterprise forge based in Granton, North Edinburgh. It provides subsidised access to blacksmithing education and facilities, supporting residents and marginalised people while revitalising a heritage craft for contemporary practice.
read moreGael Drummond has been awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the New Year’s Honours list for her services to social enterprises.
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