Team

Carmen Paputa-Dutu – User Experience and Impact Manager

Carmen works to map the experience of our clients, as well as co-ordinating and standardising monitoring and evaluation processes.

Duncan MacPherson – Business Advisor (Associate)

Duncan works as an Associate for Firstport, supporting entrepreneurs in the Western Isles.

Kerrien Grant – Growth Advisor

Kerrie is a Growth Advisor for Firstport, working with Catalyst Fund Social Enterprises.  

Leona McDermid – Board Chair

Chief Executive of the Aberdeen Foyer and Committee Member of the Third Sector Employability Forum

Chris Hellawell – Board Member

Found & Director of Edinburgh Tool Library, Board Member of FirstImpact.

Karen Fitzsimmons – Relationship Manager

Karen supports applicants and awardees of the Social Entrepreneurs Fund.

Sara Cowan – Adapt & Thrive Assessor

Ray Banks – Social Entrepreneurs Fund Programme Manager

Ray works closely with the relationship management team to support both prospective applicants and successful awardees across Scotland.

Sinéad Reynolds – LaunchMe Programme Officer

Sinéad supports the delivery of LaunchMe, our investment readiness programme.