Training & Workshops

From understanding social enterprise to writing a business plan, our free workshops help you gain the knowledge you need to start and run your social enterprise.

Start It Funding: Office Hours!

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Start it

Firstport is hosting ‘Start It’ surgeries to answer your questions about our ‘Start It’ fund. Our relationship manager, Karen, will help you with the application process, eligibility criteria, or any other related questions. 

08/04/2025 10:00-11:00
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Chat to our experts during Social Investment Office Hours!

Financial & Business Services

Firstport is excited to launch Social Investment Office Hours, an informal session for Scottish social entrepreneurs like you! If you’re thinking about social investment but not sure how to proceed, our investment experts are here to help point you in the right direction – whether that’s to our investment readiness support programmes, loan products or to other investors and funders.

09/04/2025 13:00-14:00
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Expert Advice for your ‘Build It’ Application

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Build it

Firstport is introducing a series of exclusive “Office hours” designed by the Business Advisor, Charles Morgan and Relationship Manager, Jacky Tjivikua to give you an inside track of the Build It application process. It will include a briefing on updated funding criteria, expert tips to polish your application and a Q&A session to address your queries. 

10/04/2025 10:00-11:00
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Expert Advice for your ‘Build It’ Application

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Build it

Firstport is introducing a series of exclusive “Office hours” designed by the Business Advisor, Charles Morgan and Relationship Manager, Jacky Tjivikua to give you an inside track of the Build It application process. It will include a briefing on updated funding criteria, expert tips to polish your application and a Q&A session to address your queries. 

15/04/2025 10:00-11:00
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Expert Advice for your ‘Build It’ Application

Financial & Business Services, SEF - Build it

Firstport is introducing a series of exclusive “Office hours” designed by the Business Advisor, Charles Morgan and Relationship Manager, Karen to give you an inside track of the Build It application process. It will include a briefing on updated funding criteria, expert tips to polish your application and a Q&A session to address your queries. 

22/04/2025 10:00-11:00
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Chat to our experts during Social Investment Office Hours!

Financial & Business Services

Firstport is excited to launch Social Investment Office Hours, an informal session for Scottish social entrepreneurs like you! If you’re thinking about social investment but not sure how to proceed, our investment experts are here to help point you in the right direction – whether that’s to our investment readiness support programmes, loan products or to other investors and funders.

24/04/2025 14:00-15:00
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Chat to our experts during Social Investment Office Hours!

Financial & Business Services

Firstport is excited to launch Social Investment Office Hours, an informal session for Scottish social entrepreneurs like you! If you’re thinking about social investment but not sure how to proceed, our investment experts are here to help point you in the right direction – whether that’s to our investment readiness support programmes, loan products or to other investors and funders.

06/05/2025 10:00-11:00
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Chat to our experts during Social Investment Office Hours!

Financial & Business Services

Firstport is excited to launch Social Investment Office Hours, an informal session for Scottish social entrepreneurs like you! If you’re thinking about social investment but not sure how to proceed, our investment experts are here to help point you in the right direction – whether that’s to our investment readiness support programmes, loan products or to other investors and funders.

21/05/2025 11:00-12:00
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