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Expert Advice for your Build It Application

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Build it

Attend one of our 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. It will include a briefing on updated funding criteria, expert tips to polish your application and a Q&A session to address your queries.

15/07/2025 10:00-11:00
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New Report Shows Strong Returns and Inclusive Impact of Two of Firstport’s Programmes

A new report highlights the economic contribution of the Social Entrepreneurs Fund and LaunchMe.

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Economic Impact: Social Entrepreneurs Fund and LaunchMe

An evaluation report on the economic impact of two of Firstport’s programmes: the Social Entrepreneurs Fund and LaunchMe.

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The Access Report One Year On: Tracking Our Progress

, Social Innovation Challenge

In May 2024, Social Investment Scotland (SIS), Firstport, and Dechomai published The Access Report, unveiling the key barriers preventing ethnic minority social entrepreneurs in Scotland from accessing social investment.  

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Chat to our experts during Social Investment Office Hours!

Financial & Business Services

Firstport is excited to launch Social Investment Office Hours, an informal session for Scottish social entrepreneurs like you! If you’re thinking about social investment but not sure how to proceed, our investment experts are here to help point you in the right direction – whether that’s to our investment readiness support programmes, loan products or to other investors and funders.

14/07/2025 10:00-11:00
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