Case Studies

Creating Inclusive Learning in Moray: The Paddock Broom of Moy CIC

, SEF - Start it

Founded in 2022 by Beccie Thornhill and Lesley Bell to fill a vital local gap, The Paddock Broom of Moy CIC offers hands-on, wellbeing-focused learning for neurodivergent children, young people and adults, supporting growth, connection, and confidence.

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Creating Inclusive Learning in Moray: The Paddock Broom of Moy CIC

Glasgow Trades Collective: Constructing Change in the Trades Industry 

Employability, SEF - Build it

Glasgow Trades Collective provides accessible training in construction trades, empowering women, non-binary people, and marginalised communities with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to build a career in the industry.

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Glasgow Trades Collective: Constructing Change in the Trades Industry 

Brewing Opportunity: Kwetu Coffee CIC’s Mission to Empower Refugee and Migrant Communities  

Employability, SEF - Start it

Founder Antony Kimani used eight years of coffee industry experience and his own journey of integration in Scotland to establish Kwetu Coffee CIC, a social enterprise that equips refugees, asylum seekers and migrants with practical skills while fostering cultural exchanges and community inclusion.

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Brewing Opportunity: Kwetu Coffee CIC’s Mission to Empower Refugee and Migrant Communities  

Corylus Horticulture: Nurturing Nature, Inspiring Community   

, SEF - Build it

Based in Midlothian, Corylus Horticulture focus on the interconnectedness of the environment and community, helping people reconnect with nature. After receiving funding from Firstport, they have gone on to receive further support from us, growing and expanding their impact.

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Corylus Horticulture: Nurturing Nature, Inspiring Community   

LaunchMe: The Play Center Glasgow CIC

, LaunchMe

The Play Center Glasgow CIC participated in LaunchMe in Spring 2024, receiving tailored support to grow their reach and social impact.

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LaunchMe: The Play Center Glasgow CIC

LaunchMe: Community Circus Paisley

Sport & Physical Activity, LaunchMe

Community Circus Paisley CIC participated in LaunchMe in Autumn 2022 looking for support to measure the social impact they were making. The founder, Catherine Knowles, recognised that being unable to evidence their social impact was limiting their ability to connect with investors and therefore limiting their growth potential. LaunchMe helped them to showcase their impact, highlighting their achievements.

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LaunchMe: Community Circus Paisley

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