Firstport is delighted to introduce a series of exclusive "Office Hours" for early-stage social entrepreneurs. These informal sessions, crafted by our Relationship Manager and Business Advisor, offer invaluable insights into the updated Build It criteria and application process. Participants will gain a unique opportunity to understand the nuances of the new requirements and receive expert guidance on crafting compelling applications.

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Our commitment to making sure nobody gets left behind 

Diversity & Inclusion

Our team recently received training in unintentional discrimination from EqualiTeach. We’re taking the learning to ensure we are creating equality for everyone we work with.

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LaunchMe: Earth In Common

Circular Economy, LaunchMe

Earth In Common participated in LaunchMe in Autumn 2023 with LaunchMe providing crucial support to help the organisation transition from a charity to a social enterprise.

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Morag Kelly (she/her) – Investment Associate

Morag works closely with the Investment Team at Firstport to empower entrepreneurs to launch and scale their organisations.

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Christine Fairbairn (she/her) – Relationship Manager for the North of Scotland

Christine supports applicants and awardees of the Social Entrepreneurs Fund.

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Step Up with Health by Science: dedicated physio for chronic health conditions

Sport & Physical Activity, Step Up

Health by Science is a social enterprise that provides physiotherapy-led rehabilitation programmes for individuals recovering from chronic health conditions. With a 0% loan from Step Up, they are growing their impact, increasing access to their classes and reaching more clients with physical health conditions.

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