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Latest intake on Scotland's social enterprise accelerator programme, LaunchMe, pitch to investors
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 for Social Entrepreneurs - June 2017
May 29, 2017Events are a great way to gain knowledge and meet other social entrepreneurs. Here is our selection for June.
Funding Opportunities - June 2017
May 29, 2017If 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.
Women's leading role in social enterprise under the spotlight as NatWest WISE100 nominations open
May 15, 2017Nominations for the first NatWest WISE100 (Women in Social Enterprise) have opened to recognise 100 leading women in social enterprise.
What if... you have a great idea to make a difference to your community - but need support to make it a reality?
May 12, 2017People in Ayrshire are being urged to come up with ideas for businesses that can benefit the South Carrick community.
The latest successful participants in LaunchMe, Scotland’s only social enterprise accelerator programme, are unveiled today (Tuesday 9 May)
The second official count of enterprising charities and social enterprises - organisations operating for the public good and generating income from trading activities - is now live.
Good Finance, a website and collaborative project to help charities and social enterprises navigate social investment, launched in April.
Funding Opportunities - May 2017
April 19, 2017If you are looking for a funding boost for your social enterprise, there is bound to be a funding opportunity for you here!
Training Opportunities for Social Entrepreneurs - May 2017
April 19, 2017Make sure you don't miss out on training opportunities for social entrepreneurs. And many of them are free.
Events for Social Entrepreneurs - May 2017
April 19, 2017Events are a great way to gain knowledge and meet other social entrepreneurs. Here is our selection for May.
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Training Opportunities for Social Entrepreneurs - April 2017
March 31, 2017Make sure you don't miss out on training opportunities for social entrepreneurs. And many of them are free.
Cash and training on offer to new social entrepreneurs
March 31, 2017Are you planning to grow an organisation that helps people in need? Are you running or starting up a project to create social or environmental impact? This support could be for you.
Funding Opportunities - April 2017
March 10, 2017If you are looking for a funding boost for your social enterprise, there is bound to be a funding opportunity for you here!
Events for social entrepreneurs - April 2017
March 10, 2017Events are a great way to gain knowledge and meet other social entrepreneurs. Here is our selection for April.
The WISE100 (Women In Social Enterprise 100) will recognise 100 of the most inspiring and influential women in social enterprise, impact investment and social innovation. It is a new initiative from the NatWest SE100 Index – the UK’s leading source of market intelligence on social enterprise.
