Karen Fitzsimmons – Relationship Manager
Karen supports applicants and awardees of the Social Entrepreneurs Fund.
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Build It Funding: Office Hours! (4/4)
Firstport is delighted to introduce a series of exclusive “Office Hours” for early-stage social entrepreneurs. These informal sessions, crafted by our Relationship Manager and Business Advisor, offer invaluable insights into the updated Build It criteria and application process. Participants will gain a unique opportunity to understand the nuances of the new requirements and receive expert guidance on crafting compelling applications.
Pride Month Spotlight: Kaleidoscope Counselling’s Inspiring Work
As Pride Month unfolds, Firstport honours social enterprise Kaleidoscope Counselling’s commitment towards the LGBTQ+ community through counselling and training for inclusive support.
Just Enterprise – Braw Talent
We recently connected with Dareen and Lydia, the passionate minds behind a social enterprise that empowers young people (ages 8-25) to explore the creative sector through engaging workshops and educational resources.
Kaleidoscope Counselling CIC
Cat Johnston started Kaleidoscope Counselling with a mission to provide informed, affirmative, and accessible counselling to gender and sexual diverse individuals in Scotland.
SHE Scotland CIC
SHE Scotland CIC was founded by Karen Anderson as a way to support females to become emplowered, supported, aspirational and to improve their life chances.
Art for community’s sake
Karlyn Marshall, founder of Helensburgh Art Hub, is one of nine social entrepreneurs from across Scotland to secure a share of £225,000 from social enterprise start-up agency Firstport.
From rags to environmental riches – meet the social enterprise in Gairloch transforming the local shoreline
Thirteen social entrepreneurs from across Scotland have secured a share of £65,000, just ahead of the Christmas period, from social enterprise start-up agency Firstport. Start It awards are part of the Scottish Government’s Social Entrepreneurs Fund, supporting individuals who are focussed on getting new ideas off the ground.
Scotland’s first social enterprise lettings agency receives £2.4 million from the National Lottery to expand UK-wide
An award-winning Scottish property management social enterprise, which helps vulnerable housing tenants access quality housing, has been awarded £2.4 million in National Lottery funding to roll out its successful model across the UK.