Step Up with Fair Feast

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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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.

22/09/2026 12:00-13:00
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Office hours: guidance for your Start It application

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Start it

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

22/09/2026 10:30-11:30
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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 Karen Fitzsimmons to give you insider advice on the Build It application process.

01/09/2026 12:00-13:00
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