£100K investment boost for two North East social entrepreneurs

Office hours: expert advice for your Build It application

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Build it

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.

05/05/2026 10:00-11:00
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Office hours: guidance for your Start It application

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Start it

Relationship Manager Karen Fitzsimmons will answer your questions on the Start It application process, eligibility criteria and any other related queries.

12/05/2026 10:00-11:00
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Office hours: guidance for your Start It application

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Start it

Relationship Manager Jacky Tjivikua will answer your questions on the Start It application process, eligibility criteria and any other related queries.

16/04/2026 11:00-12:00
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Why women’s history matters today: Lessons from Scotland’s suffragettes for the next generation of changemakers

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Written by Firstport alumni Clare Thompson and Dr t s Beall from Protests and Suffragettes CIC, this article marks International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, highlighting Scotland’s suffragettes and why women’s history still matters today.

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£100K investment boost for two North East social entrepreneurs

The investment will allow them to scale the impact of their social enterprises and create positive change in local communities.

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