Juliana Amaral (she/her)
Juliana Amaral is Chief Executive Officer at Borders Community Action, driving change and advocating for sustainable growth across the third sector.
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From Grants to Growth: Why Loan Finance Matters for Enterprising Charities
, Step UpFor many organisations, growing impact often starts with grants. However, long-term success and sustainability often require something more flexible. That’s where loan finance can make a real difference.
read moreLaunchMe: Community Circus Paisley
Sport & Physical Activity, LaunchMeCommunity Circus Paisley CIC participated in LaunchMe in Autumn 2022 looking for support to measure the social impact they were making. The founder, Catherine Knowles, recognised that being unable to evidence their social impact was limiting their ability to connect with investors and therefore limiting their growth potential. LaunchMe helped them to showcase their impact, highlighting their achievements.
read moreMeet the 2025 Social Innovation Challenge Finalists
Meet the incredible finalists for this year’s Social Innovation Challenge, each leading bold, creative projects to build a fairer, more inclusive and prosperous Scotland.
read moreStart It Funding: Office Hours!
Financial & Business Services, SEF - Start itFirstport is hosting Start It surgeries to answer your questions about our Start It fund. Relationship Manager Jacky Tjivikua will answer your questions on the application process, eligibility criteria and any other related queries.
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