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 UpHealth 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.
read moreEmbedding diversity into governance: How Firstport is strengthening inclusion at board level
As part of National Inclusion Week, we share the steps we have taken to embed diversity and inclusion into its governance.
read moreFarmer Jones Academy CIC’s Firstport investment shortlisted for prestigious Social Enterprise UK award
Employability, Catalyst FundWe are delighted to announce that our investment in Farmer Jones Academy CIC, otherwise known as For You Training, has been shortlisted in Social Enterprise UK’s Social Investment Deal of the Year category, after they secured a £575,000 Catalyst Fund investment in June (as part of a £1.6million funding package) to develop a youth-led innovation campus in Tain.
read moreLatest Social Enterprise Census reveals the lasting impact of Scotland’s social enterprises over a decade
The Social Enterprise in Scotland: Census 2024 report has been published this morning at the Social Enterprise Summit Scotland in Stirling, marking the fourth and final census under the Scottish Government’s 10-year social enterprise strategy.
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