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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Are you an ambitious social enterprise looking to scale?

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Are you ready to pilot your social enterprise idea?

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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

be-Friend

Audrey Mutongy used a Ditto tried and tested model to help set up a new Befriending service in West Dunbartonshire

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Josee Scott - Freedom Unlimited Enterprises

‘Unlocking potential – creating futures’ is the mantra of Josee Scott and her team at Edinburgh-based Freedom Unlimited Enterprises.

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Reuben Chesters - Locavore

Locavore is a Glasgow based social enterprise dedicated to local food and creation of sustainable local food economies.

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

October 11, 2016

Just Enterprise - Branding and Marketing Workshop

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

October 11, 2016

Just Enterprise - cash flow planning workshop

Edinburgh workshop will illustrate and explain the importance of cash to…

October 20, 2016

Just Enterprise- Legal Structures

Glasgow workshop, if you are dedicated to doing good for others…