Are you passionate about tackling the complex issues behind declining health & wellbeing? We will fund one innovative idea that can deliver long-term impact. There's only a week left to submit your expression of interest to our Social Innovation Challenge.

Well done to Hal and his team for securing investment from our Catalyst Fund & @FoundationScot to get the Pitt Market back up and running in the Granton Waterfront. We are excited to follow and support your progress @thepittmarket

We have teamed up with @volactionangus, @TheCircle_CIC, and @BusinessGateway to offer a free in-person event to support the growth and development of established and start-up social enterprises in Angus.

Are you a Social Entrepreneur based in Scotland and belong to an ethnic minority? The Access project wants to hear your experience of any barriers you faced when seeking finance for your business. Share your experience before 18 Jan ➡️ forms.office.com/e/zej8GqZVP…

Wanting to change jobs in 2024? We're hiring a new Investment Readiness Programme Manager. The Investment Readiness Programme Manager leads Firstport’s investment readiness programme LaunchMe. For more info and how to apply visit firstport.org.uk/uncategoris…

Looking for a change of scene? We're hiring a new Investment Readiness Programme Manager. The Investment Readiness Programme Manager leads Firstport’s investment readiness programme #LaunchMe. For more info and how to apply visit firstport.org.uk/uncategoris… #newjob #hiring

Are you ready to RISE? Ready to Rise is a programme that opens the doors to social entrepreneurship for women who want to create a positive impact within their community. Find out more today at firstport.org.uk/business-su… #ReadyToRise

Jeremy Miles, @emfly & @downes_ford were at the excellent Social Enterprise Policy and Practice Conference yesterday to learn more about the plan to move #socents from Social to Economic Policy within Scot Gov.

ApparelXchange, a social enterprise dedicated to reusing, repairing & recycling childrenswear, is the winner of this year’s Social Innovation Challenge. They will use the £50,000 grant funding to get the connected and integrated clothing system up & running across Glasgow.

Join our team as an Investment Manager! Shape the future of social investment with Firstport's Boost It and Catalyst Fund. Assess applications, influence decisions, and manage a portfolio of dynamic social enterprises. Tap the link in the comments to learn more.

The Catalyst Fund is a new social investment product that supports ambitious social enterprises to start and scale their businesses. It offers loans starting at £50K using a flexible, revenue-based repayment model. Find out more here ow.ly/4ss550NnM46

The Social Enterprise Boost Fund is now open. The Boost Fund offers a range of grants for aspiring social entrepreneurs or early-stage social enterprises based in South Tyneside and Sunderland to turn your idea into reality by covering set-up costs, training and equipment.

Not all social entrepreneurs realise that they are running a social enterprise. When did you start to think that the business or community idea you were working on was a social enterprise? #socent

Are you developing an idea that will make a difference in remote rural communities across Scotland? Join the Social Innovation Challenge and tackle the rising cost of living by providing affordable access to food, household goods, and transport. See image for details. #socent