Are you friends with finance? Why finance and numbers are a social entrepreneur’s best friend

Sheena Boyd

Sheena is the operational lead for New Cumnock Development Trust, a community-led charity aiming to regenerate its village.

read more

Inclusive, trauma-informed childcare model wins £50,000 Social Innovation Challenge

The award will enable Thrive East Lothian CIC to launch a low-cost, inclusive nursery for children aged 0–5.

read more

LaunchMe: The Play Center Glasgow CIC

, LaunchMe

The Play Center Glasgow CIC participated in LaunchMe in Spring 2024, receiving tailored support to grow their reach and social impact.

read more

Chat to our experts during Social Investment Office Hours!

Financial & Business Services

Firstport is excited to invite you to our 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.

16/12/2025 10:00-11:00
book tickets

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.

09/12/2025 10:00-11:00
book tickets