News – Firstport

School set to pilot “Last” Anti-Plastic Drive

26th November 202026th November 2020Circular Economy, SEF - Start it

A new programme is set to be piloted in a North Lanarkshire primary school to inspire the next generation to think about plastic and the environment in a different way.

LaunchMe opens for applications

28th October 202028th October 2020, LaunchMe

LaunchMe has opened its sixth round of applications, looking for social enterprises with the ambition to grow and achieve social impact at scale.

Two female-led social enterprises paving the way for their local communities post-COVID

21st October 202021st October 2020, SEF - Start it

Fifteen social entrepreneurs from across Scotland have secured a share of £75,000 from social enterprise start-up agency Firstport. Start It awards are part of the Scottish Government’s Social Entrepreneurs Fund, supporting individuals who are focussed on piloting new ideas that are yet to get off the ground.

UK’s first social enterprise internet provider EnableNet is changing the game in Scotland.

9th October 20209th October 2020Creative Industries (including Digital), SEF - Start it

Social enterprise adapts to tackle internet inequality in the UK.

The Community & Third Sector Recovery programme opens for applications

21st September 202021st September 2020

The Community & Third Sector Recovery Programme, a £25m Scottish Government-funded programme that supports third sector organisations and communities through the shift from lockdown to recovery, is now open for applications.

Third Sector Resilience Fund Update

8th September 20208th September 2020

The Third Sector Resilience Fund (TSRF) will close for applications on Friday 11th September at 12 midday.

Social enterprise calls for an ethical food industry

3rd September 20203rd September 2020Food & Drink, SEF - Build it

Prep Table is a social enterprise aiming to make the food industry more open, fair and ethical for producers, suppliers, employees and customers.

Music star swaps the stage to fight against plastic.

3rd September 20203rd September 2020Circular Economy, SEF - Start it

Suzie Bowman and Billy Kennedy launch social enterprise aimed at reducing single-use plastic

SEF has re-opened. Are you thinking about applying? Start here

22nd July 202024th July 2020

Read on and find out more about the different funds you can apply to, which one is the right for you and what has changed post-COVID.

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