Firstport is introducing a series of exclusive "Office hours" designed by the Business Advisor, Charles Morgan and Relationship Manager, Jacky Tjivikua to give you an inside track of 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. 

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Expert Advice for your ‘Build It’ Application

Outreach and Engagement Officer at FirstPort

Minakshi Chhikara

Outreach and Engagement Officer at FirstPort

Start It Funding: Office Hours!

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Start it

Firstport is hosting Start It surgeries to answer your questions about our Start It fund. Relationship Manager Jacky Tjivikua will answer your questions on the application process, eligibility criteria and any other related queries.

22/07/2025 10:00-11:00
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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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