Accessibility support at Firstport

Accessibility support at Firstport

Download the Accessibility at Firstport document, outlining the accessibility measures we provide as standard, the additional support and adjustments available on request, and how to discuss any access needs with the Firstport team.

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The Catalyst, a new podcast from Firstport.

The Catalyst, a new seven-part podcast season by Firstport, hosted by our Head of Investment Programmes, Emily Macdonald.

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Business Minister visits social enterprise Smart Gym CIC

Sport & Physical Activity, SEF - Build it

Firstport client Smart Gym CIC welcomed a visit from Tom Arthur, Minister for Business and Fair Work, as part of his summer tour of Scottish businesses.

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Step Up with Fair Feast

Circular Economy, Step Up

Founded in 2024 by Helen Stewart, Fair Feast processes deer from areas of extreme overpopulation into venison donations for food banks. Their sustainable donation model was funded by the sale of venison to local hotels and in May 2026, Fair Feast opened the first ever social enterprise butcher shop to sell directly to the public – which has been fitted out with help from a Step Up loan.

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Brian McNally (he/him) – Relationship Manager for the East of Scotland

Brian supports applicants and awardees of the Social Entrepreneurs Fund.

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