The Social Innovation Challenge funds and supports innovators to kick-start solutions that tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time.

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Social Innovation Challenge Criteria

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.

28/07/2025 10:00-11:00
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Head of Investment Programmes

This is a senior appointment and a key member of the Firstport Leadership Team. You will provide strategic, operational, and managerial oversight of all repayable investment programmes across the Firstport Group, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality and impact.

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Working at Firstport

Find out more about Firstport’s culture, values and approach to work.

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Social Entrepreneurs in North East England Invited to Apply for Investment Readiness Programme

The Boost Invest programme helps social entrepreneurs in North East England prepare to secure investment for growth. Applications are now open.

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The Catalyst Fund: Evolving to Meet New Needs

Since 2021, the Catalyst Fund has backed ambitious social enterprises to grow, deploying flexible finance to help create social and environmental impact. But the landscape, makeup and needs of social enterprises are evolving, and so is the Catalyst Fund.

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