This Mother’s Day, we celebrate four inspiring organisations supported by Firstport, each dedicated to empowering mothers, families, and caregivers through innovative services and community-driven initiatives.

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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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Winner of 2024 Social Innovation Challenge: Building Futures Galloway

The Iona Heat Network

Energy (Including renewables), Social Innovation Challenge

The Iona Heat Network is the Social Innovation Challenge 2022 winner. This community-led project aims to decarbonise the heat supply on the island of Iona, alleviate fuel poverty and help residents move away from fossil fuels.

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The Iona Heat Network

Woodside Arran CIC

Food & Drink, Social Innovation Challenge

Woodside Arran CIC is a social enterprise farm and education centre on the Isle of Arran.

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Woodside Arran CIC

Bendoran Watersports

Sport & Physical Activity, Social Innovation Challenge

Inspired by a profound awe of the outdoors, a love of watersports, and a deep interest in emotional wellbeing, Jon Lloyd set up Bendoran Watersports. The social enterprise will provide sea kayaking and sailing opportunities, to enhance the wellbeing of the people of the Ross of Mull and Iona. 

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Bendoran Watersports

Plant Paradise

Life Sciences, Social Innovation Challenge

Plant Paradise is a social enterprise which provides an online platform to connect volunteers with planting projects in need of help. The founder, William Cutting, is on a mission to re-establish lost ecosystems across Scotland by creating a service that will bring all planting and greening organisations together.

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Plant Paradise

Just Dive CIC

Sport & Physical Activity, Social Innovation Challenge

Just Dive CIC was founded by Laura Hamilton. The social enterprise provides an accessible and affordable scuba diving experience for all.

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Just Dive CIC

Sense of Direction

Creative Industries (including Digital), Social Innovation Challenge

With a background in support work, employability development, and advice service, Glyn Thompson aimed to set up a social enterprise that provides an accessible navigation system for people who are blind/partially sighted.

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Sense of Direction

Giraffe Healthcare

Health & Social Care, Social Innovation Challenge

Giraffe Healthcare is a social enterprise which provides an online platform for the delivery of personalised physiotherapy.

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Giraffe Healthcare

Triple Tap Tech

Creative Industries (including Digital), Social Innovation Challenge

The Triple Tap Tech is a social enterprise offering support and training in digital technology and developing skills from a visually impaired viewpoint.

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Triple Tap Tech