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.
read moreTo 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.
read moreBased in Midlothian, Corylus Horticulture focus on the interconnectedness of the environment and community, helping people reconnect with nature. After receiving funding from Firstport, they have gone on to receive further support from us, growing and expanding their impact.
read moreStep Up is a 0% interest loan, with flexible repayment terms and a fast turnaround, designed for enterprising charities and social enterprises looking to build on proven ideas. Curious? We recently caught up with three organisations that are flourishing with a bit of Step Up support.
read moreSheena is the operational lead for New Cumnock Development Trust, a community-led charity aiming to regenerate its village.
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