Reflections on kickstarting the Social Innovation Challenge user research

Celebrating diverse thinking in social enterprise

Join our online event to celebrate neurodivergent social entrepreneurs and learn about Firstport’s new financial confidence programme.

29/01/2025 10:30-11:30 , Online
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Winner of 2024 Social Innovation Challenge: Building Futures Galloway

Employability, Social Innovation Challenge

The 2024 Social Innovation Challenge winner is Building Futures Galloway, recognised for their work in “Breaking Barriers to Better Health and Wellbeing” with a £50,000 award. Located in Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, Building Futures Galloway provide youth employability opportunities through heritage construction training for young people facing significant barriers to employment.

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Step Up with Àban: Driving Local Change through Outdoor Adventures

Sport & Physical Activity, Step Up

Founded in 2020, Àban is an award-winning social enterprise based in Inverness. Its mission is to transform the lives of children and young people through the power of outdoor adventure. This month, Àban secured the first loan from our new programme Step Up.

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Firstport’s Advice for Advisors Workshop

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Start it

Led by Business Advisor, Charles Morgan, Relationship Manager, Jacky Tjivikua, and Head of Group Investment Programmes, Daisy Ford-Downes, this online session will cover Firstport’s offerings, key deadlines, and include a Q&A, benefiting advisors and both aspiring and early-stage social entrepreneurs.

11/03/2025 10:00-11:00
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Firstport’s Advice for Advisors Workshop

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Start it

Led by Business Advisor, Charles Morgan, Relationship Manager, Jacky Tjivikua, and Investment Manager, Lauren Scott, this online session will cover Firstport’s offerings, key deadlines, and include a Q&A, benefiting advisors and both aspiring and early-stage social entrepreneurs.

27/01/2025 10:00-11:00
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