News – Firstport

Firstport appoints its first Head of Group Investment Programmes

7th April 20217th April 2021

Daisy Ford-Downes will join the Firstport team later this month.

Diversity and Superpower

1st April 20211st April 2021Diversity & Inclusion

Our learnings from implementing a data-led approach to diversity and inclusion

Third Sector Growth Fund

22nd March 202122nd March 2021

The Scottish Government have announced a £30million fund to help social enterprises and charities access loans to recover and grow.

Firstport becomes an accredited Investor in Diversity!

4th March 20218th March 2021

One more step in our Diversity and Inclusion journey.

Make small changes to be more environmentally friendly

3rd February 20213rd February 2021Circular Economy

As Veganuary comes to an end, here are four key tips to help you stay environmentally friendly.

Innovation from Scotland’s University Entrepreneurs will help reshape post pandemic world.

29th January 20214th March 2021

Against the backdrop of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Converge, the largest company creation programme for Scotland’s Higher Education Sector, has launched its 2021 quest to find the country’s most dynamic and creative thinkers – individuals who are developing ideas with the potential to be transformed into sustainable businesses.

Art for community’s sake

20th January 202120th January 2021

Karlyn Marshall, founder of Helensburgh Art Hub, is one of nine social entrepreneurs from across Scotland to secure a share of £225,000 from social enterprise start-up agency Firstport.

From rags to environmental riches – meet the social enterprise in Gairloch transforming the local shoreline

21st December 202021st December 2020

Thirteen social entrepreneurs from across Scotland have secured a share of £65,000, just ahead of the Christmas period, from social enterprise start-up agency Firstport. Start It awards are part of the Scottish Government’s Social Entrepreneurs Fund, supporting individuals who are focussed on getting new ideas off the ground.

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