Founded in 2024 by Helen Stewart, Fair Feast processes deer from areas of extreme overpopulation into venison donations for food banks. Their sustainable donation model was funded by the sale of venison to local hotels and in May 2026, Fair Feast opened the first ever social enterprise butcher shop to sell directly to the public – which has been fitted out with help from a Step Up loan.
read moreA new guide designed to help social entrepreneurs better understand and navigate social investment has been launched today.
read moreFirstport is excited to invite you to our Social Investment Office Hours, an informal session for Scottish social entrepreneurs like you! If you’re thinking about social investment but not sure how to proceed, our investment experts are here to help point you in the right direction – whether that’s to our investment readiness support programmes, loan products or to other investors and funders.
book ticketsFirstport is excited to invite you to our Social Investment Office Hours, an informal session for Scottish social entrepreneurs like you! If you’re thinking about social investment but not sure how to proceed, our investment experts are here to help point you in the right direction – whether that’s to our investment readiness support programmes, loan products or to other investors and funders.
book ticketsInternational Tartans is a social enterprise that revitalises Scotland’s textile heritage by combining tradition, inclusion and innovation. Based in Eyemouth, they offer training and employment to vulnerable women and young people through advanced tailoring and craft skills and specialist support. Step Up is supporting their growth so they can expand their work, reaching more people.
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