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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

Introducing Our LaunchMe Spring Cohort 2025

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What do ice climbing, ADHD coaching, martial arts, and native tree nurseries share? They’re all part of our incredible LaunchMe Spring 2025 cohort – a group of 19 passionate social entrepreneurs!

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Introducing Our LaunchMe Spring Cohort 2025