News – Firstport

Awards Made by the Third Sector Resilience Fund

10th July 202010th July 2020

A list of organisations that have been awarded funding by the Third Sector Resilience Fund.

Firstport’s Statement on Black Lives Matter

10th June 202010th June 2020

We stand against racism in all its forms and are committed to building a more diverse sector.

Hand-crafted face coverings for sale now!

20th May 202022nd May 2020

What If… North Edinburgh participant Francia Boakye has taken on a new and exciting challenge during the COVID-19 lock down. Based in Muirhouse, Francia has applied her sewing skills to produce beautiful customized face coverings available to buy now!

COVID-19 Support for Firstport awardees

11th May 202011th May 2020

Firstport are here to offer you support during this time, please get in touch to let us know how you’re doing.

Social Entrepreneurs Fund on hold until further notice

26th March 202026th March 2020

Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Firstport are temporarily suspending the Social Entrepreneurs Fund. This is to allow us to focus on the Third Force Resilience Fund, and ensure that the third sector remains supported during this time.

Applications now open for Third Sector Resilience Fund

26th March 202026th March 2020

A new £20million fund to support organisations across the third sector who are at risk of closure due to the disruption caused by Coronavirus has launched. The fund will distribute £20m of emergency funds over the coming months.

COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update.

18th March 202018th March 2020

By now we are all well-aware that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) will have a huge impact on our day-to-day lives over the coming weeks and possibly months.

Eight ambitious social enterprises gear up to scale as they secure a place in Scotland’s social enterprise accelerator

18th March 202018th March 2020

Eight social enterprises from across the country have been announced as the latest participants in LaunchMe, Scotland’s social enterprise accelerator.

Social enterprise Spilt Milk awarded £5,000 to help mothers in Leith tackle isolation and improve mental health.

12th March 202012th March 2020

Fourteen social entrepreneurs, from across Scotland, have secured a share of £67,000 from social enterprise start-up agency Firstport.

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