ApparelXchange is a having a big impact addressing poverty and the climate crisis. Their next ambition is to guide others to achieve the same impact.

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ApparelXChange – Building a path and helping others to travel it

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As a social enterprise dedicated to the reuse, repair and recycling of clothing for children and young people, ApparelXchange is a having a big impact addressing poverty and the climate crisis. Their next ambition is to guide others to achieve the same impact.

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ApparelXChange – Building a path and helping others to travel it

First Minister Visits Perth Social Enterprise Helping Former Prisoners Rebuild Their Lives

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Perth, Scotland– Rascals Café, a vibrant vegan café and social enterprise in Perth, welcomed First Minister John Swinney yesterday, recognising Rascals’ transformative work supporting individuals with convictions as they reintegrate into society.

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First Minister Visits Perth Social Enterprise Helping Former Prisoners Rebuild Their Lives

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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The Catalyst Fund: Evolving to Meet New Needs

The Access Report One Year On: Tracking Our Progress

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In May 2024, Social Investment Scotland (SIS), Firstport, and Dechomai published The Access Report, unveiling the key barriers preventing ethnic minority social entrepreneurs in Scotland from accessing social investment.  

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The Access Report One Year On: Tracking Our Progress