The Social Innovation Challenge is a grant-funding and support programme that seeks innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges of our times. To find out more information and if your enterprise is eligible to apply, click on this link ow.ly/nEqK50Zt9cJ

Build It offers grants of up to £40,000 for early-stage social enterprises seeking funding for salary costs. Before applying, please do take a moment to swipe through the carousel and check the eligibility criteria.

Hear the stories of some amazing female social entrepreneurs and learn more about how Ready to RISE can help you explore social entrepreneurship to earn a living. To attend this event, you can register by clicking on this link ow.ly/bEWx50ZiKpe

At its core, a social enterprise is a business that generates a profit and reinvests it in a social or environmental mission. When did you start referring to your business as a "social enterprise", or do you still call it something else?

The Social Innovation Challenge funds and supports innovators to kick-start solutions that tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time. To discover if your social enterprise is eligible to apply, click on this link ow.ly/oO5y50ZlwMU to read the eligibility criteria.

You're ready to scale your social enterprise activities. Step Up could help you do more of what's already working. 💡 0% interest loans 💡 £5k to £30k 💡 Designed for Scottish social enterprises ready to grow Find out if you're eligible by tapping on the link www.firstport.org.uk/social-inves...

Throughout 2025-26 we awarded £1.69 million in grant funding. Investing in people, ideas and enterprises that are creating positive change across Scotland's communities. Activate to view larger image,

In 2025-26, we helped unlock £1.28 million in social investment. This milestone reflects the growing role we're playing in the UK's social investment ecosystem, helping purpose-led businesses access the finance they need to start, grow and create lasting impact.

Through client-centred support, we build confidence, strengthen knowledge in key business areas, and help entrepreneurs navigate the ecosystem. Combined with grant funding and social investment, this support enables individuals to start, sustain and grow enterprises that create positive change.

We are proud to publish our Impact Report this morning as it reflects our commitment to making the journey of social entrepreneurs as effective and accessible as possible. To read about the impact we are making in full, click on this link www.firstport.org.uk/publications... #socialenterprise

Ready to RISE is a free training programme designed to support women and non-binary people across Scotland to learn about social enterprise and discover their potential to use entrepreneurship to make a living, work flexibly, and positively impact their communities. 1/2

Ever thought about starting a social enterprise but unsure where to begin? Ready to RISE offers free support for women & non-binary people in Scotland to explore entrepreneurship, build ideas & create community impact. Find out more: ow.ly/z7za50Z04h1

Investment readiness develops over time. It comes from testing your model, building income, and understanding what finance means. In ‘The entrepreneurs’ guide to social investment’, The Ventures Lab explores readiness as something that evolves, shaped by context, capacity, and confidence.

Getting familiar with key terms can make a big difference when exploring funding options. Clear language helps connect ideas to real decisions. With contributions from Good Finance, ‘The entrepreneurs’ guide to social investment’ explains core terms in a practical way.

Understanding social investment starts with understanding the language. That’s why The entrepreneurs’ guide to social investment. includes a section that explains key terms in a clear and practical way. Download the guide by tapping the link www.firstport.org.uk/revenue-based-finance-guide/

Social entrepreneurs have been left trying to navigate the social investment landscape without a clear map. Different terms, & often the feeling that you’re meant to already understand how it all fits together. Read our guide & take your first step with clarity www.firstport.org.uk/revenue-base...

We are hiring! We are looking for a Relationship Manager based in the East of Scotland to help strengthen our regional presence and ensure that individuals and communities can access support to explore, test, and grow their social enterprise ideas. Deadline for applications: Monday 18th May, 9am

Social investment can feel like a maze. Grants, loans, revenue-based finance… where do you even start? Our Entrepreneur’s Guide to Social Investment maps it all out and helps you find the right fit for your venture: www.firstport.org.uk/revenue-based-finance-guide/ #SocEnt #SocialInvestment

If you’re exploring how social investment can help align income with impact, you can learn more about our approach and support here: www.firstport.org.uk/social-inves... #socialinvestment #socialimpact #PurposeDriven

The Catalyst Fund backs social enterprises with flexible, repayable social investment—helping them grow, innovate and deliver impact. We’re making it more inclusive and accessible than ever. Click the link in the comments to explore what’s new and see how it could support you.

Farmer Jones Academy CIC secures £575,000 Catalyst Fund investment to develop youth-led innovation campus in Tain #socialenterprise #socent #socialinvestment

Are you a social enterprise working on bold ideas that address child poverty, economic inclusion, the climate emergency, and sustainable public services? With a £50k top grant & two £25k runner-up awards, there’s more support than ever to bring your vision to life.

Energy Training Academy is a great example of a social enterprise supporting Scotland's net zero ambitions by tackling the shortage of skills in heat & renewables technologies. We're proud to have invested in them through the Catalyst Fund & thank them for hosting us.

Funding from the Social Enterprise Boost Fund has re-opened for applications. If you are interested in applying, please read the Guidance Notes before completing an application form and we encourage you to tap into the business support and training provided by @PNE

Darroch Nurseries began with a simple idea: plant the right tree, in the right place, for the right reasons. Now it’s tackling climate change, creating jobs, and growing a greener future. #socialenterprise #socialimpact

Are you a social entrepreneur in Scotland ready to take your impact to the next level? If you’ve been thinking about social investment but not sure where to start — we’ve got you. #socialinvestment #socent #socialimpact

After two fantastic years of supporting impact-driven ventures, Firstport and PNE are back and ready to help even more changemakers in Sunderland and South Tyneside. Whether you're just getting started or ready to scale, we want to hear from you. Let’s grow your social enterprise together.

If you’re thinking about #socialinvestment but not sure how to proceed, our investment experts are here to help point you in the right direction – whether that’s to our investment readiness support programmes, loan products or to other investors and funders. Get in touch to learn more.

Got questions about funding for social enterprise start ups? We're hosting a StartIt surgery tomorrow that will answers any questions you have about our StartIt award. See image for details. #funding #socialenterprise #socent

We're hiring 🎉 Are you passionate about supporting social enterprises to grow and make a lasting impact? Do you have a keen eye for financial analysis and investment assessment experience? Find out more about the role and how to apply by clicking on the link www.firstport.org.uk/meet-the-tea...