Firstport

We want to thank all the inspiring social entrepreneurs who came out last night to help us celebrate 10 years of our Social Investment Readiness Programme LaunchMe. . . LaunchMe's success is in the fantastic social enterprises that get involved, and we are grateful. LaunchMe is an investment readiness programme that helps social and community enterprises prepare to secure investment to scale. If you would like to know more about LaunchMe and how to get involved click this link https://lnkd.in/e7UJZpx #socialinvestment #investmentready #socialenterprise #businessgrowth #businesssupport VENCER PRO Jones & Us Tempo Community CIC Resonate Together Abandoned Artists CIC Studio Lutalica HairDreams Glasgow (HDG) Axé Boom Boom Scottish Design Exchange KLAS CARE C.I.C. Brave Strong Beautiful Sustainable Thinking Scotland Community Interest Company Wild & Kind CIC Just Breathe O2 Dechomai Ltd The Pitt Earth in Common Social Investment Scotland Foundation Scotland Scottish EDGE CEIS Group The Melting Pot Edinburgh

We are excited to have shortlisted three great organizations for this year's Social Innovation Challenge; Building Futures Galloway Ltd, Fair Feast CIC, and SignPort are making a positive impact in their communities. From providing training for young people to tackling food insecurity and improving access to essential services for the deaf community, these initiatives are truly inspiring. #communityimpact #socialgood #socialimpact

We have just published the latest instalment of our Strategic Ambitions to 2030 series, which focuses on our ambition to be a progressive organisation that challenges traditional working methods. In the post, we delve into how we have built a model of working in which everyone in the team is trusted and empowered to tailor their working patterns in a way that enables them to perform their role to a high quality, meeting the needs of team members and clients whilst prioritising their happiness, health and well-being. But are our ways of working making a difference to our team? Our colleague Sinead Reynolds tells us what she thinks. Read the full article here>> https://lnkd.in/eQ6ayTGd

At Firstport, we believe in the power of social impact and the importance of measuring and communicating it. As a social enterprise ourselves, we continually question our impact and strive to make a positive difference in our sector. We are proud to have worked with a diverse range of people with inspiring ideas, making our work both exciting and meaningful. Let's continue to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of social entrepreneurship for a better future. To learn more about our strategic ambitions visit https://lnkd.in/g5sDwMzE #socialimpact #socialenterprise

Meet the innovators breaking barriers to better health and wellbeing. This year, we received more applications than ever before, which was a testament to the scale of the issue and the wealth of initiatives from all over Scotland looking to have a positive impact on people’s health and wellbeing. After a very challenging shortlisting process, we selected three applications to present to our Award Panel later in November: Learn more about the shortlist and the Social Innovation Challenge here > https://lnkd.in/eqQ42-67 #socialimpact #socialenterprise #socialinnovation

Another lovely write up of our celebration. https://lnkd.in/e_Wv--Aq

At Firstport, we think that impact sits at the heart of everything we do. Every social entrepreneur we have worked with has been encouraged (or perhaps pestered at times) to pin down their social impact. We tell them they must be able to talk about the change they want to create, have mechanisms to measure it and work out whether that change is happening. But what about Firstport? We are a social enterprise ourselves, after all. In our latest blog series, Kirstie Penman, updates on our ambition to be impactful, click the link to read it https://lnkd.in/g5sDwMzE #socialimpact #socialenterprise #socent #strategicambitions #growth #businessdevelopment

"From the very beginning, Firstport has been a vital partner in Randori CIC’s journey. Their financial and business support has been instrumental in building a sustainable social enterprise that positively impacts the community." Despite pandemic challenges, Firstport’s Boost It (now Step Up) enabled Randori to serve 275 regular beneficiaries by 2021. Fifteen beneficiaries received fully funded memberships, reflecting Randori’s dedication to accessibility. Learn more about Randori Dojo CIC and the work they do here https://lnkd.in/eDhaCGCg #Judo #JudoScotland #MartialArts #socialenterprise #socent #socialimpact #resilience #growth #socialvalues

Are you a social entrepreneur navigating the unfamiliar legal landscape of company structures and governance? Don’t let legal hurdles ground your mission. Join us for our not-to-be-missed Legal Considerations Workshop on November 15, 2024

Navigating the financial world can be challenging, but it's essential for the success of your social enterprise. Our workshop will demystify finance and equip you with the tools to make informed decisions. Attend this free event by registering at https://lnkd.in/ewT3-Uzg