All the latest news about Firstport and the social entrepreneurs we support.
For nearly two decades, Firstport has supported social entrepreneurs across Scotland through the Social Entrepreneurs Fund (SEF), combining national reach with tailored support to help ideas grow into sustainable social enterprises. Now, drawing on lessons from place-based programmes and local partnerships, we’re introducing a new regional model to deepen community connections.
read moreWe are delighted to announce that Firstport has become one of the first organisations in the UK to achieve Flexible Workplace Accreditation, recognising employers that make flexible working, work in practice.
read moreThe Catalyst, a new seven-part podcast season by Firstport, hosted by our Head of Investment Programmes, Emily Macdonald.
read moreFirstport client Smart Gym CIC welcomed a visit from Tom Arthur, Minister for Business and Fair Work, as part of his summer tour of Scottish businesses.
read moreOur impact report demonstrates a year of progress towards our strategic ambitions, growing reach, and measurable outcomes for individuals and communities.
read moreSince we last published our staff and board diversity survey results in 2023, we have been committed to delivering our Diversity and Inclusion framework. Our latest survey results help us to understand who we are as an organisation today and where to focus our future efforts.
read moreOur board member Cecilia Righini (they/them), founder and Creative Director of Studio Lutalica, shares why Pride still needs to be a protest, and why funders must support LGBTQ+ organisations to build capacity beyond the month of June.
read morePitching at Scottish EDGE can be daunting, but LaunchMe participants gain expert storytelling support from Karis Gill of Social Stories Club to build confidence and deliver winning pitches.
read moreThe Social Innovation Challenge supports pioneering ideas that tackle Scotland’s most pressing social and environmental issues.
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