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Gael Drummond – Group CEO

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Winner of 2024 Social Innovation Challenge: Building Futures Galloway

Employability, Social Innovation Challenge

The 2024 Social Innovation Challenge winner is Building Futures Galloway, recognised for their work in “Breaking Barriers to Better Health and Wellbeing” with a £50,000 award. Located in Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway, Building Futures Galloway provide youth employability opportunities through heritage construction training for young people facing significant barriers to employment.

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Step Up with Àban: Driving Local Change through Outdoor Adventures

Sport & Physical Activity, Step Up

Founded in 2020, Àban is an award-winning social enterprise based in Inverness. Its mission is to transform the lives of children and young people through the power of outdoor adventure. This month, Àban secured the first loan from our new programme Step Up.

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Firstport’s Advice for Advisors Workshop

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Start it

Led by Business Advisor, Charles Morgan, Relationship Manager, Jacky Tjivikua, and Investment Manager, Lauren Scott, this online session will cover Firstport’s offerings, key deadlines, and include a Q&A, benefiting advisors and both aspiring and early-stage social entrepreneurs.

11/03/2025 10:00-11:00
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Firstport’s Advice for Advisors Workshop

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Start it

Led by Business Advisor, Charles Morgan, Relationship Manager, Jacky Tjivikua, and Investment Manager, Lauren Scott, this online session will cover Firstport’s offerings, key deadlines, and include a Q&A, benefiting advisors and both aspiring and early-stage social entrepreneurs.

27/01/2025 10:00-11:00
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Ready to Rise: Online Information Session and Q&A

Interested in joing the Ready to Rise Programme? Come along on Wednesday, 22nd January, 10.00-11.15 where, with our colleagues at Firstport , we will host an online information session to introduce the programme, explain how you can apply, and answer all your questions!

22/01/2025 10:00-11:15 , Online
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