All the latest news about Firstport and the social entrepreneurs we support.
Scottish Enterprise are hosting two different innovation events aimed at supporting social enterprises. The first focusses on helping to develop a new product or service and second on leadership, staff engagement and culture.
read moreIt’s a new year and a new look for Firstport.
read moreMegan Veronesi, our Head of Business Development and Partnerships, shares her thoughts on inclusion and diversity and why Firstport is putting diversity first in 2020.
read moreFirstport are hiring a new business advisor in the Edinburgh or Glasgow area, with the potential for flexible working. If you’re interested check out our Work with Us page, and send in your application before noon on Monday 13th January.
read moreBoost It, a new programme from the Social Entrepreneurs Fund has opened for applications this week. Delivered by social enterprise agency Firstport and funded by the Scottish Government, Boost It will support social enterprises in Scotland to strengthen their businesses so they can successfully sustain trading.
read moreAn 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.
read moreFirstport CEO, Josiah Lockhart, was named in the top 25 charity leaders on social media at the Social CEO Awards on 7 November
read morePart of Global Entrepreneurship Week, this year Social Enterprise Day will take place on Thursday 15 November
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