Fifteen social entrepreneurs from across Scotland have been awarded a total of £62,289 from the Social Entrepreneurs Fund in the first quarter of 2017. The awards were delivered by Firstport, Scotland’s start up social enterprise development agency, to help the awardees pilot their business ideas.

Social enterprises in the UK are growing strongly, reinvesting millions of pounds into doing good and providing thousands of jobs across the country, according to a new report.

Events are a great way to gain knowledge and meet other social entrepreneurs. Here is our selection for June. 

If you are looking for a funding boost for your social enterprise, there is bound to be a funding opportunity for you here!

Make sure you don't miss out on training opportunities for social entrepreneurs. And many of them are free.

Four female entrepreneurs have been awarded a total of £90,000 in the latest round of funding from the Social Entrepreneurs Fund. The awards were delivered by Firstport, Scotland’s start up social enterprise development agency, to help the awardees take their businesses to the next level. 

Nominations for the first NatWest WISE100 (Women in Social Enterprise) have opened to recognise 100 leading women in social enterprise.

People in Ayrshire are being urged to come up with ideas for businesses that can benefit the South Carrick community.