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All the latest news about Firstport and the social entrepreneurs we support.

Two female-led social enterprises paving the way for their local communities post-COVID

, SEF - Start it

Fifteen social entrepreneurs from across Scotland have secured a share of £75,000 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 piloting new ideas that are yet to get off the ground.

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Two female-led social enterprises paving the way for their local communities post-COVID

The Community & Third Sector Recovery programme opens for applications

The Community & Third Sector Recovery Programme, a £25m Scottish Government-funded programme that supports third sector organisations and communities through the shift from lockdown to recovery, is now open for applications.

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The Community & Third Sector Recovery programme opens for applications

Third Sector Resilience Fund Update

The Third Sector Resilience Fund (TSRF) will close for applications on Friday 11th September at 12 midday.

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Third Sector Resilience Fund Update

Social enterprise calls for an ethical food industry

Food & Drink, SEF - Build it

Prep Table is a social enterprise aiming to make the food industry more open, fair and ethical for producers, suppliers, employees and customers.

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Social enterprise calls for an ethical food industry

Music star swaps the stage to fight against plastic.

Circular Economy, SEF - Start it

Suzie Bowman and Billy Kennedy launch social enterprise aimed at reducing single-use plastic

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Music star swaps the stage to fight against plastic.