Firstport - free business support and awards for social enterprises in Scotland

Through business support, resources, training and funding, we can help you start something good.

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Developing an innovative social enterprise that supports young people in Scotland?

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Business advice and training

Firstport supports individuals with great business ideas that benefit people, communities and the environment. We have free business support, resources and training to help you start something good.

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Seed funding

Our awards programme offers two different levels of start-up awards to help you pilot and grow your social enterprise idea. Find out more about eligibility, criteria and how to apply.

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Programmes

We run a variety of programmes across Scotland to get more people from more places starting up social enterprises. Check out if one of our programmes can help you get started.

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Case studies

Health by Science

Stuart Maytham was awarded a grant through Firstport’s Start It awards programme in 2016. Find out how his social enterprise, Health by Science, is helping…

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Woodside Arran

Jennifer, director of community supported organic farm and delivery business Woodside Arran, was voted Firstport’s Young Social Innovator 2017, winning a £5000 prize and business…

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ZPL Mobility

Based in Dunoon, Craig Peden and his wife are developing their social enterprise, ZPL Mobility, as part of the Vital Spark programme.

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Just starting out? Are you wondering 'Is my business idea a social enterprise?' Start here

April 24, 2018

Just Enterprise- Intro- What is Social Enterprise?

Airdrie workshop. If you are wondering what exactly a "social enterprise"…

May 15, 2018

Just Enterprise - Branding and Marketing Workshop

Airdrie workshop. The more you understand your customers, and your product/ service,…