Firstport Scotland
@firstportscotland.bsky.social
The First Port of call for Social Entrepreneurs
https://www.firstport.org.uk/
Talk to us about Business Support, Funding Opportunities and Social Investment.
#socialenterprise #businessforgood #impacteconomy
https://www.firstport.org.uk/
Talk to us about Business Support, Funding Opportunities and Social Investment.
#socialenterprise #businessforgood #impacteconomy
The Catalyst Fund backs social enterprises with flexible, repayable social investment—helping them grow, innovate and deliver impact. We’re making it more inclusive and accessible than ever.
Click the link in the comments to explore what’s new and see how it could support you.
Click the link in the comments to explore what’s new and see how it could support you.
June 30, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The Catalyst Fund backs social enterprises with flexible, repayable social investment—helping them grow, innovate and deliver impact. We’re making it more inclusive and accessible than ever.
Click the link in the comments to explore what’s new and see how it could support you.
Click the link in the comments to explore what’s new and see how it could support you.
Farmer Jones Academy CIC secures £575,000 Catalyst Fund investment to develop youth-led innovation campus in Tain
#socialenterprise #socent #socialinvestment
#socialenterprise #socent #socialinvestment
June 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Farmer Jones Academy CIC secures £575,000 Catalyst Fund investment to develop youth-led innovation campus in Tain
#socialenterprise #socent #socialinvestment
#socialenterprise #socent #socialinvestment
Are you a social enterprise working on bold ideas that address child poverty, economic inclusion, the climate emergency, and sustainable public services?
With a £50k top grant & two £25k runner-up awards, there’s more support than ever to bring your vision to life.
With a £50k top grant & two £25k runner-up awards, there’s more support than ever to bring your vision to life.
May 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Are you a social enterprise working on bold ideas that address child poverty, economic inclusion, the climate emergency, and sustainable public services?
With a £50k top grant & two £25k runner-up awards, there’s more support than ever to bring your vision to life.
With a £50k top grant & two £25k runner-up awards, there’s more support than ever to bring your vision to life.
Energy Training Academy is a great example of a social enterprise supporting Scotland's net zero ambitions by tackling the shortage of skills in heat & renewables technologies.
We're proud to have invested in them through the Catalyst Fund & thank them for hosting us.
We're proud to have invested in them through the Catalyst Fund & thank them for hosting us.
May 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Energy Training Academy is a great example of a social enterprise supporting Scotland's net zero ambitions by tackling the shortage of skills in heat & renewables technologies.
We're proud to have invested in them through the Catalyst Fund & thank them for hosting us.
We're proud to have invested in them through the Catalyst Fund & thank them for hosting us.
Funding from the Social Enterprise Boost Fund has re-opened for applications.
If you are interested in applying, please read the Guidance Notes before completing an application form and we encourage you to tap into the business support and training provided by @PNE
If you are interested in applying, please read the Guidance Notes before completing an application form and we encourage you to tap into the business support and training provided by @PNE
April 17, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Funding from the Social Enterprise Boost Fund has re-opened for applications.
If you are interested in applying, please read the Guidance Notes before completing an application form and we encourage you to tap into the business support and training provided by @PNE
If you are interested in applying, please read the Guidance Notes before completing an application form and we encourage you to tap into the business support and training provided by @PNE
Darroch Nurseries began with a simple idea: plant the right tree, in the right place, for the right reasons. Now it’s tackling climate change, creating jobs, and growing a greener future.
#socialenterprise #socialimpact
#socialenterprise #socialimpact
April 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Darroch Nurseries began with a simple idea: plant the right tree, in the right place, for the right reasons. Now it’s tackling climate change, creating jobs, and growing a greener future.
#socialenterprise #socialimpact
#socialenterprise #socialimpact
Are you a social entrepreneur in Scotland ready to take your impact to the next level? If you’ve been thinking about social investment but not sure where to start — we’ve got you.
#socialinvestment #socent #socialimpact
#socialinvestment #socent #socialimpact
April 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Are you a social entrepreneur in Scotland ready to take your impact to the next level? If you’ve been thinking about social investment but not sure where to start — we’ve got you.
#socialinvestment #socent #socialimpact
#socialinvestment #socent #socialimpact
After two fantastic years of supporting impact-driven ventures, Firstport and PNE are back and ready to help even more changemakers in Sunderland and South Tyneside.
Whether you're just getting started or ready to scale, we want to hear from you. Let’s grow your social enterprise together.
Whether you're just getting started or ready to scale, we want to hear from you. Let’s grow your social enterprise together.
April 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
After two fantastic years of supporting impact-driven ventures, Firstport and PNE are back and ready to help even more changemakers in Sunderland and South Tyneside.
Whether you're just getting started or ready to scale, we want to hear from you. Let’s grow your social enterprise together.
Whether you're just getting started or ready to scale, we want to hear from you. Let’s grow your social enterprise together.
If you’re thinking about #socialinvestment 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.
Get in touch to learn more.
Get in touch to learn more.
April 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
If you’re thinking about #socialinvestment 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.
Get in touch to learn more.
Get in touch to learn more.
Got questions about funding for social enterprise start ups?
We're hosting a StartIt surgery tomorrow that will answers any questions you have about our StartIt award.
See image for details.
#funding #socialenterprise #socent
We're hosting a StartIt surgery tomorrow that will answers any questions you have about our StartIt award.
See image for details.
#funding #socialenterprise #socent
April 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Got questions about funding for social enterprise start ups?
We're hosting a StartIt surgery tomorrow that will answers any questions you have about our StartIt award.
See image for details.
#funding #socialenterprise #socent
We're hosting a StartIt surgery tomorrow that will answers any questions you have about our StartIt award.
See image for details.
#funding #socialenterprise #socent
Step Up offers 0% interest loans from £5K to £30K to help social enterprises grow. Whether you’re developing new products, expanding services, or scaling up your operations, this funding can support your trading activities and business growth strategies www.firstport.org.uk/news/step-up...
April 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Step Up offers 0% interest loans from £5K to £30K to help social enterprises grow. Whether you’re developing new products, expanding services, or scaling up your operations, this funding can support your trading activities and business growth strategies www.firstport.org.uk/news/step-up...
We're hiring 🎉
Are you passionate about supporting social enterprises to grow and make a lasting impact? Do you have a keen eye for financial analysis and investment assessment experience?
Find out more about the role and how to apply by clicking on the link www.firstport.org.uk/meet-the-tea...
Are you passionate about supporting social enterprises to grow and make a lasting impact? Do you have a keen eye for financial analysis and investment assessment experience?
Find out more about the role and how to apply by clicking on the link www.firstport.org.uk/meet-the-tea...
April 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
We're hiring 🎉
Are you passionate about supporting social enterprises to grow and make a lasting impact? Do you have a keen eye for financial analysis and investment assessment experience?
Find out more about the role and how to apply by clicking on the link www.firstport.org.uk/meet-the-tea...
Are you passionate about supporting social enterprises to grow and make a lasting impact? Do you have a keen eye for financial analysis and investment assessment experience?
Find out more about the role and how to apply by clicking on the link www.firstport.org.uk/meet-the-tea...
We're hiring.
The Growth Advisor is a brand new role that will provide hands-on, tailored support to a portfolio of organisations scaling up their business operations and social or environmental impact.
Discover more about this role by clicking on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/growth-...
The Growth Advisor is a brand new role that will provide hands-on, tailored support to a portfolio of organisations scaling up their business operations and social or environmental impact.
Discover more about this role by clicking on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/growth-...
March 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We're hiring.
The Growth Advisor is a brand new role that will provide hands-on, tailored support to a portfolio of organisations scaling up their business operations and social or environmental impact.
Discover more about this role by clicking on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/growth-...
The Growth Advisor is a brand new role that will provide hands-on, tailored support to a portfolio of organisations scaling up their business operations and social or environmental impact.
Discover more about this role by clicking on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/growth-...
A cup of tea can change a life. Braw Tea Café in Broughty Ferry is giving women skills, confidence, and a fresh start.
Click the link in the comms to read their story.
#EmpoweringWomen #SocialEnterprise #BrawTea
Click the link in the comms to read their story.
#EmpoweringWomen #SocialEnterprise #BrawTea
March 21, 2025 at 10:46 AM
A cup of tea can change a life. Braw Tea Café in Broughty Ferry is giving women skills, confidence, and a fresh start.
Click the link in the comms to read their story.
#EmpoweringWomen #SocialEnterprise #BrawTea
Click the link in the comms to read their story.
#EmpoweringWomen #SocialEnterprise #BrawTea
Are you a social entrepreneur navigating the unfamiliar legal landscape of company structures and governance?
Don't let legal hurdles ground your mission.
Join us for our not-to-be-missed Legal Considerations Workshop
#startup #businessadvice #socialenterprise
Don't let legal hurdles ground your mission.
Join us for our not-to-be-missed Legal Considerations Workshop
#startup #businessadvice #socialenterprise
March 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Are you a social entrepreneur navigating the unfamiliar legal landscape of company structures and governance?
Don't let legal hurdles ground your mission.
Join us for our not-to-be-missed Legal Considerations Workshop
#startup #businessadvice #socialenterprise
Don't let legal hurdles ground your mission.
Join us for our not-to-be-missed Legal Considerations Workshop
#startup #businessadvice #socialenterprise
We're hiring 🎉
Are you passionate about supporting social enterprises to grow and make a lasting impact? Do you have a keen eye for financial analysis and investment assessment experience?
Find out more about the role and how to apply by clicking on the link www.firstport.org.uk/meet-the-tea...
Are you passionate about supporting social enterprises to grow and make a lasting impact? Do you have a keen eye for financial analysis and investment assessment experience?
Find out more about the role and how to apply by clicking on the link www.firstport.org.uk/meet-the-tea...
March 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
We're hiring 🎉
Are you passionate about supporting social enterprises to grow and make a lasting impact? Do you have a keen eye for financial analysis and investment assessment experience?
Find out more about the role and how to apply by clicking on the link www.firstport.org.uk/meet-the-tea...
Are you passionate about supporting social enterprises to grow and make a lasting impact? Do you have a keen eye for financial analysis and investment assessment experience?
Find out more about the role and how to apply by clicking on the link www.firstport.org.uk/meet-the-tea...
Did you know that 71% of Scotland’s social enterprises are led by women (SE Census 2021)? At Firstport, 63% of our awards go to women-led ventures
Behind these numbers are real stories of passion, and determination—women who are turning ideas into impact & transforming communities across Scotland.
Behind these numbers are real stories of passion, and determination—women who are turning ideas into impact & transforming communities across Scotland.
March 8, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Did you know that 71% of Scotland’s social enterprises are led by women (SE Census 2021)? At Firstport, 63% of our awards go to women-led ventures
Behind these numbers are real stories of passion, and determination—women who are turning ideas into impact & transforming communities across Scotland.
Behind these numbers are real stories of passion, and determination—women who are turning ideas into impact & transforming communities across Scotland.
A #socialenterprise is a business that generates profit and reinvests it to create a positive social or environmental impact. Unlike traditional charities, social enterprises sell products or services to generate income and, in the long term, do not rely on grants, fundraising, or donations.
March 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A #socialenterprise is a business that generates profit and reinvests it to create a positive social or environmental impact. Unlike traditional charities, social enterprises sell products or services to generate income and, in the long term, do not rely on grants, fundraising, or donations.
We're hiring.
The Growth Advisor is a brand new role that will provide hands-on, tailored support to a portfolio of organisations scaling up their business operations and social or environmental impact.
Discover more about this role by clicking on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/growth-...
The Growth Advisor is a brand new role that will provide hands-on, tailored support to a portfolio of organisations scaling up their business operations and social or environmental impact.
Discover more about this role by clicking on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/growth-...
March 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
We're hiring.
The Growth Advisor is a brand new role that will provide hands-on, tailored support to a portfolio of organisations scaling up their business operations and social or environmental impact.
Discover more about this role by clicking on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/growth-...
The Growth Advisor is a brand new role that will provide hands-on, tailored support to a portfolio of organisations scaling up their business operations and social or environmental impact.
Discover more about this role by clicking on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/growth-...
Are you a social entrepreneur navigating the unfamiliar legal landscape of company structures and governance?
Don't let legal hurdles ground your mission.
Join us for our not-to-be-missed Legal Considerations Workshop
#startup #businessadvice #socialenterprise
Don't let legal hurdles ground your mission.
Join us for our not-to-be-missed Legal Considerations Workshop
#startup #businessadvice #socialenterprise
March 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Are you a social entrepreneur navigating the unfamiliar legal landscape of company structures and governance?
Don't let legal hurdles ground your mission.
Join us for our not-to-be-missed Legal Considerations Workshop
#startup #businessadvice #socialenterprise
Don't let legal hurdles ground your mission.
Join us for our not-to-be-missed Legal Considerations Workshop
#startup #businessadvice #socialenterprise
We're hiring.
The Growth Advisor is a brand new role that will provide hands-on, tailored support to a portfolio of organisations scaling up their business operations and social or environmental impact.
Discover more about this role by clicking on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/growth-...
The Growth Advisor is a brand new role that will provide hands-on, tailored support to a portfolio of organisations scaling up their business operations and social or environmental impact.
Discover more about this role by clicking on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/growth-...
March 4, 2025 at 1:07 PM
We're hiring.
The Growth Advisor is a brand new role that will provide hands-on, tailored support to a portfolio of organisations scaling up their business operations and social or environmental impact.
Discover more about this role by clicking on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/growth-...
The Growth Advisor is a brand new role that will provide hands-on, tailored support to a portfolio of organisations scaling up their business operations and social or environmental impact.
Discover more about this role by clicking on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/growth-...
From today, eligibility has expanded:
Social enterprises of any age can apply for microloans of up to £10k
New enterprises and those starting to trade can apply for loans up to £30k
To learn more about StepUp click on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/firstpo...
Social enterprises of any age can apply for microloans of up to £10k
New enterprises and those starting to trade can apply for loans up to £30k
To learn more about StepUp click on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/firstpo...
February 28, 2025 at 8:03 AM
From today, eligibility has expanded:
Social enterprises of any age can apply for microloans of up to £10k
New enterprises and those starting to trade can apply for loans up to £30k
To learn more about StepUp click on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/firstpo...
Social enterprises of any age can apply for microloans of up to £10k
New enterprises and those starting to trade can apply for loans up to £30k
To learn more about StepUp click on this link www.firstport.org.uk/news/firstpo...
Today we are excited to announce that we have expanded eligibility for Step Up, our 0% interest loan programme for Scottish social enterprises, to include established organisations looking to grow their trading activity.
#socialinvestment #impactinvestment
#socialinvestment #impactinvestment
February 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today we are excited to announce that we have expanded eligibility for Step Up, our 0% interest loan programme for Scottish social enterprises, to include established organisations looking to grow their trading activity.
#socialinvestment #impactinvestment
#socialinvestment #impactinvestment
Since 2009, we have distributed over £15.8m in grant funding amongst 1800 social enterprises across Scotland and the North East of England.
We have supported over 2500 #socialenterprise founders, offering advice, investment-readiness support and training to start and grow their business.
We have supported over 2500 #socialenterprise founders, offering advice, investment-readiness support and training to start and grow their business.
February 21, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Since 2009, we have distributed over £15.8m in grant funding amongst 1800 social enterprises across Scotland and the North East of England.
We have supported over 2500 #socialenterprise founders, offering advice, investment-readiness support and training to start and grow their business.
We have supported over 2500 #socialenterprise founders, offering advice, investment-readiness support and training to start and grow their business.
“Alternative Business Models – What are the Options?
This interactive online session hosted by East Lothian Council on alternative models of business including social enterprises, co-operatives and community-owned businesses.
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b4014d...
This interactive online session hosted by East Lothian Council on alternative models of business including social enterprises, co-operatives and community-owned businesses.
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b4014d...
February 18, 2025 at 4:18 PM
“Alternative Business Models – What are the Options?
This interactive online session hosted by East Lothian Council on alternative models of business including social enterprises, co-operatives and community-owned businesses.
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b4014d...
This interactive online session hosted by East Lothian Council on alternative models of business including social enterprises, co-operatives and community-owned businesses.
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b4014d...