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Are you uninspired by traditional career routes? If you want your life’s work to be less about chasing bucks and much more about being part of something truly worthwhile, come and discover Social Enterprise!
Firstport client to appear on BBC 2 documentary
April 16, 2013Marianne Patterson, Level 1 and 2 winner and founder of Ayrshire Children Services to appear in BBC documentary next week.
New charities and budding entrepreneurs in and around Edinburgh have the chance to win free support and training for a year, thanks to a unique programme designed to kick start social ventures.
Latest Firstport award winners
January 24, 2013Communities across Scotland benefit from the latest awards to social entrepreneurs
Level 1 funding priorities
November 1, 2012We have updated our funding priorites for Level 1 funding applications. If you are thinking about applying for one of our awards, read on!
The winners of the annual Scottish Social Enterprise Awards 2012 were announced yesterday at a special awards lunch in Edinburgh.
Latest Firstport award winners
October 24, 2012Communities in the west of Scotland benefit from the latest awards to social entrepreneurs
Happy 5th birthday to the Melting Pot
October 10, 2012Scotland’s centre for social innovation celebrated with community tree planting day and picnic.
Acquiring Business 4 Good Conference
October 4, 2012The only acquisition, merger and partnership conference for the third sector
Shell Springboard open for applications
October 4, 2012Shell Springboard is on the lookout for the UK's next big low carbon idea
Welcome to our new website!
September 27, 2012We are very pleased to welcome you to our new website!
Tinderbox Orchestra auditions
September 13, 2012Firstport award winner, The Tinderbox project, is looking for young people to join its youth orchestra.
Scottish communities benefit from the latest round of awards for social entrepreneurs
September 5, 2012Find out the recipients of our latest round of awards for social entrepreneurs.
Apply for the Scottish Social Enterprise Awards!
August 17, 2012Deadline for entries is Friday 24 August
Coalfields Community Challenge
July 16, 2012The challenge looks for imaginative ideas that generate sustainable businesses and create jobs.
Entries open for Change Makers competition
March 6, 2012The campaign is organised by the Community Channel in partnership with the Sunday Times.
Glitter Beach impresses at John Logie Baird Awards
March 17, 2011Founder Vicky Lee wins Social Enterprise Innovator award.