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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What is revenue-based finance?

This blog explains what revenue-based finance is, how it differs from other types of funding, and whether it might be relevant to where your organisation is now.

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A new guide for social entrepreneurs navigating finance

The guide is an attempt to make that kind of clarity available to anyone, at any stage: what the options are, how different types of finance work, and how to tell whether any of them fit where your organisation is now.

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Office hours: expert advice for your Build It application

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Build it

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.

05/05/2026 10:00-11:00
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Office hours: guidance for your Start It application

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Start it

Relationship Manager Karen Fitzsimmons will answer your questions on the Start It application process, eligibility criteria and any other related queries.

12/05/2026 10:00-11:00
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Office hours: guidance for your Start It application

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Start it

Relationship Manager Jacky Tjivikua will answer your questions on the Start It application process, eligibility criteria and any other related queries.

16/04/2026 11:00-12:00
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