Case Studies

LaunchMe: Earth In Common

Circular Economy, LaunchMe

Earth In Common participated in LaunchMe in Autumn 2023 with LaunchMe providing crucial support to help the organisation transition from a charity to a social enterprise.

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LaunchMe: Earth In Common

Step Up with Health by Science: dedicated physio for chronic health conditions

Sport & Physical Activity, Step Up

Health by Science is a social enterprise that provides physiotherapy-led rehabilitation programmes for individuals recovering from chronic health conditions. With a 0% loan from Step Up, they are growing their impact, increasing access to their classes and reaching more clients with physical health conditions.

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Step Up with Health by Science: dedicated physio for chronic health conditions

LaunchMe: Axé Boom Boom

Sport & Physical Activity, LaunchMe

Axé Boom Boom joined LaunchMe in Spring 2024 to help them scale their impact and reach more children in their community. The programme came about in a perfect space and time for them, as they were actively thinking about expanding and developing their services.

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LaunchMe: Axé Boom Boom

Break the Mould: Healing Through Art   

Creative Industries (including Digital), SEF - Start it

Break the Mould is empowering women who have experienced trauma through therapeutic sculpture workshops, offering a safe space for healing, skill-building, and self-expression.

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Break the Mould: Healing Through Art   

Bringing History to Life: How Davidson Legacy Cottage is Building a Stronger Community  

As the ancestral home of the co-founders of Harley-Davidson, the cottage holds significant cultural value. However, beyond preservation, Davidson Legacy Cottage is addressing social exclusion by creating a welcoming and inclusive hub for marginalised groups.

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Bringing History to Life: How Davidson Legacy Cottage is Building a Stronger Community  

Healing Through Fashion: A Second-Hand Shop Supporting Women in Midlife 

Retail, SEF - Start it

Integrated into the community fabric of Nairn, Daisy & Stanley is not your typical second-hand shop. It’s a social enterprise with a mission to uplift women facing the midlife squeeze: menopause, caregiving, and mental health struggles.

 

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Healing Through Fashion: A Second-Hand Shop Supporting Women in Midlife 

Empowering Minority Voices: The Story of Bowling Green Together

Diversity & Inclusion, SEF - Start it

Located in Pollokshields, Bowling Green Together is a thriving community, dedicated to tackling isolation and improving mental well-being through inclusive social spaces. 

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Empowering Minority Voices: The Story of Bowling Green Together

Women Changemakers Rewriting Family Support: Firstport’s Mother’s Day Tribute

Diversity & Inclusion, SEF - Build it

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate four inspiring organisations supported by Firstport, each dedicated to empowering mothers, families, and caregivers through innovative services and community-driven initiatives.

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Women Changemakers Rewriting Family Support: Firstport’s Mother’s Day Tribute