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

Scotland’s first social enterprise lettings agency receives £2.4 million from the National Lottery to expand UK-wide

11th November 201922nd November 2019Circular Economy, SEF - Start it

An award-winning Scottish property management social enterprise, which helps vulnerable housing tenants access quality housing, has been awarded £2.4 million in National Lottery funding to roll out its successful model across the UK.

Zero waste shop opens in Edinburgh following Firstport funding

20th November 20187th January 2020

Zero waste supermarket The Eco Larder has officially opened in Edinburgh today (Tuesday 20 November) following a £5000 Start It award from Firstport.

Firstport Chief Executive named in top 25 Social CEOs

8th November 20187th January 2020

Firstport CEO, Josiah Lockhart, was named in the top 25 charity leaders on social media at the Social CEO Awards on 7 November

Get involved in Social Enterprise Day 2018

1st November 20187th January 2020

Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, this year Social Enterprise Day will take place on Thursday 15 November

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