This workshop is designed to help advisers who're supporting and working with social enterprises understand more about our Step Up loans. Investment Manager Lauren Scott and Social Investment Relationship manager, Renae Bell will guide you through the purpose of Step Up, the eligibility criteria and the application process, and she'll also answer any questions which you might have."> Maria - Firstport - Page 3

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Creating Inclusive Learning in Moray: The Paddock Broom of Moy CIC

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Founded in 2022 by Beccie Thornhill and Lesley Bell to fill a vital local gap, The Paddock Broom of Moy CIC offers hands-on, wellbeing-focused learning for neurodivergent children, young people and adults, supporting growth, connection, and confidence.

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LaunchMe year in review – Celebrating impact and growth

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As we approach the end of another year, it feels like the right moment to pause and reflect on what the LaunchMe community has achieved. And honestly? It’s been remarkable.

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Glasgow Trades Collective: Constructing Change in the Trades Industry 

Employability, SEF - Build it

Glasgow Trades Collective provides accessible training in construction trades, empowering women, non-binary people, and marginalised communities with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to build a career in the industry.

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Building LaunchPad – Making investment-readiness accessible for everyone

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We built LaunchPad to offer social entrepreneurs a supportive space to learn, grow, and access investment-readiness guidance in a way that works for them.

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Four in a Row: LaunchMe Celebrates Another Scottish Edge Winner 

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We’re thrilled to announce that Fair Feast has won Social Edge Round 26, becoming LaunchMe’s fourth consecutive Scottish Edge winner!

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