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

Starting Up: Market Research

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: Market Research

Social Investment: What type of social investment do I need?

In this post, we’ll help you understand the most common types of social investment products and outline some of the providers of these products in Scotland.

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Social Investment: What type of social investment do I need?

Founder of The Leith Collective is One Step Greener ambassador for COP26

Social entrepreneur and founder of the Leith Collective, Sara Thomson, has been chosen as one of 26 extraordinary everyday people who are going above and beyond for the climate.

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Founder of The Leith Collective is One Step Greener ambassador for COP26

Josiah Lockhart nominated for IoD award

The Institute of Directors Scotland revealed finalists for top business leader awards.

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Josiah Lockhart nominated for IoD award

Glasgow-based social enterprise, aiming to decarbonize Scottish homes, secures start-up funding

Chris Carus, founder of Loco Home Retrofit CIC, a social enterprise helping Scottish communities lower their household emissions, is one of 16 social entrepreneurs from across Scotland to have secured a share of £77,000 from social enterprise start-up agency Firstport.

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Glasgow-based social enterprise, aiming to decarbonize Scottish homes, secures start-up funding

Starting Up: Social Mission and Impact

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.

read more
Starting Up: Social Mission and Impact