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3 reasons why you should pilot your social enterprise idea.

Starting a business can sometimes feel like an enormous task, leaving entrepreneurs feeling overwhelmed. Start-up advisor Emma Ives shares some tips to get your idea moving quickly and cheaply.

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3 reasons why you should pilot your social enterprise idea.

Introducing our new brand

Hi. We are Firstport, and we are looking (and feeling) refreshed.

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Introducing our new brand

LEAP – for Edinburgh Women

The Making Work Work – LEAP (Learning, Employability, and Purpose) project, is running from August 2023 to March 2024 as a partnership between The Challenges Group, their Making Work Work brand, and Firstport.

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LEAP – for Edinburgh Women

Winner of the 2023 Social Innovation Challenge revealed

Circular Economy, Social Innovation Challenge

ApparelXchange, a social enterprise dedicated to reusing, repairing and recycling childrenswear, is the winner of this year’s Social Innovation Challenge.

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Winner of the 2023 Social Innovation Challenge revealed

My reflections on the Third Sector Resilience Fund evaluation report

The recent publication of the Third Sector Resilience Fund (TSRF) evaluation, conducted by the Scottish Government, has given me food for thought, says Gael Drummond, Firstport Group CEO

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My reflections on the Third Sector Resilience Fund evaluation report