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Social Innovation Challenge – solutions to climate change challenges faced by rural communities in Scotland

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To mark the launch of the 2022 Social Innovation Challenge (SIC), our SIC Programme Manager shares some of her insights with regard to issues and opportunities faced by rural communities as a result of climate change.

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Social Innovation Challenge – solutions to climate change challenges faced by rural communities in Scotland

Firstport’s New Social Innovation Challenge To Launch In July

This year, as the theme will be centred around the legacy of COP26, we are seeking solutions to the climate challenges faced by rural communities.  We are delighted to announce that the first Social Innovation Challenge will launch on the 20th of July.

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Firstport’s New Social Innovation Challenge To Launch In July

Power Circle secures £120,000 investment from the Catalyst Fund

Energy (Including renewables)

The investment will allow Power Circle to grow its team and respond to the increasing demand for its consultancy services.

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Power Circle secures £120,000 investment from the Catalyst Fund

Firstport among top 50 most inclusive employers

Firstport have been recognised by The National Centre for Diversirty (NCFD) for its work in establishing a more inclusive and diverse work environment and culture.

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Firstport among top 50 most inclusive employers

Reflections on kickstarting the Social Innovation Challenge user research

Carmen Paputa-Dutu, our Social Innovation Challenge Programme Manager, shares her thoughts on why user research is such an important aspect of designing a new funding opportunity.

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Reflections on kickstarting the Social Innovation Challenge user research

Meet the LaunchMe cohort 2022

Six social enterprises have secured a place on the 7th round of LaunchMe

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Meet the LaunchMe cohort 2022

Starting Up: Introduction to Legal Structures

Do you have an idea about how to create a positive change in your community? Could your idea become a social enterprise? In this blog series, we will talk about the most important things to think about if you want to start a social enterprise.

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Starting Up: Introduction to Legal Structures