Firstport appoints new board members
The new appointees bring knowledge and expertise in the higher education, financial, governance, and marketing sectors.
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Firstport reaccredited as Investor in Diversity until 2025
We are proud to announce that we have been awarded Investors in Diversity for Small Charities accreditation for another two years.
read moreNew support programme aiming to boost social enterprise activity opens in South Tyneside and Sunderland
Firstport will deliver the programme in partnership with Project North East.
read moreThe Social Innovation Challenge and the rising cost of living
Creating space for innovation
By Carmen Paputa-Dutu
Firstport launches new tool to help entrepreneurs navigate towards impact
Impact Compass helps early-stage entrepreneurs in Scotland take their first steps in deciding how to embed impact into their businesses.
read moreFirstport and Third Sector Dumfries & Galloway join forces to celebrate International Women’s Day
The Leading Women in Social Enterprise event, taking place in Kirkcudbright on 21st March, will celebrate the women in the south of Scotland who are blazing a trail for others in the region.
read moreNew census report reveals social enterprises contribute over £2.63bn to Scottish economy
The Social Enterprise in Scotland: Census 2021 report has been published today and shows that the sector has continued to grow despite the joint challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit.
read moreSocial Innovation Challenge 2022 winner announced
Energy (Including renewables), Social Innovation ChallengeThe Iona Heat Network is the winner of the Social Innovation Challenge 2022.
read moreLaunchMe Latest
We are delighted to announce that the following social enterprises will be receiving investment readiness support from LaunchMe.
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