Joined May 2009
- Tweets 15,265
- Following 2,964
- Followers 8,352
- Likes 7,255
4,993 Photos and videos
Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs retweeted
12 Aug 2025
First Minister @JohnSwinney visited Rascals Cafe in Perth, a social enterprise rehabilitating people who have been in prison.
We’re backing social enterprises with £6.2 million investment this year – benefiting people and communities, while growing the economy.
ALT First Minister John Swinney visits Rascals Cafe in Perth.
ALT First Minister John Swinney with Dodie Piddock, the Chief Executive of the Rascals Cafe in Perth.
39
34
115
14,196
Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs retweeted
18 Dec 2024
Here's 5 more funding opportunities available to Social Enterprises right now! ✍️
3
2
378
Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs retweeted
4 Dec 2024
Congratulations @isleofgigha for winning the social enterprise of the year 2024 award of @SocEntScot . With just 160 people, this community has achieved an extraordinary transformation, showcasing the power of collaboration and resilience. Read more:
ruralsehub.net/social-enterp…
1
8
12
595
Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs retweeted
14 Nov 2024
Scottish social enterprise lettings agency banks £2.4m loan to buy homes heraldscotland.com/news/2472…
2
3
203
15 Nov 2024
Our next Advice for Advisors event is on Monday.
Led by Business Advisor, Charles Morgan and Relationship Manager, Jacky Tjivikua, this online session will cover Firstport’s offerings and include a Q&A, benefiting advisors and both aspiring and early-stage social entrepreneurs.
1
1
1
207
15 Nov 2024
To attend Advice for Advisors and to discover more Firstport events, visit firstport.org.uk/category/ev…
97
14 Nov 2024
StepUp is our new Social Investment programme for social enterprises that want to repeat or scale ideas that have previously delivered growth for their business.
To find out more about StepUp & Social Investment from Firstport, get in touch.
#socialinvestment #businessgrowth
122
Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs retweeted
14 Nov 2024
NEW: Scottish government backs social enterprise to ‘influence and inspire’ new community wealth building push
Read more: pioneerspost.com/news-views/…
##socent #SocEntSummit24
4
8
1,153
13 Nov 2024
Our Social Investment award Step Up offers 0% interest loans from £5k to £30k to fund successful growth strategies.
It is for social enterprises that want to repeat or scale ideas that have previously delivered growth for their businesses.
1
109
Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs retweeted
13 Nov 2024
AI is shaping our world— Third-sector leaders bring critical insights into ethics, inclusion, and societal impact of AI use. Join the discussion to ensure we have an ethical and inclusive AI policy for Scotland 🌍💡 #EthicalAI
2
5
159
Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs retweeted
12 Nov 2024
📊 Are you a charity or social enterprise? Help shape the future of third-sector funding with the University of Stirling and the Mannheim Foundation!
Participate in the Scyrus social capital survey and contribute to a model built on inclusion 📢 zurl.co/zIXO
5
5
369
Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs retweeted
11 Nov 2024
A great day and night at the @SocEntScot summit and awards last week! 🏆
Congratulations to all of the winners/nominees and a special shout out to Dalvina Kerr of @EdCommunitYoga @mediaco_op @SchSocEnt for the award wins! 🎖️
5
5
368
12 Nov 2024
The Solopreneur Bootcamp with Digital Boost takes place on the 13th November at the RBS Conference Centre in Edinburgh.
Register today and book your free ticket: lnkd.in/enU8RBp2
69
12 Nov 2024
*Scaling with Soul* is also a toolbox of nuts-and-bolts tech wisdom for ambitious founders: on networking, scaling companies, navigating the politics of acquisitions and more.
startupgrind.com/events/deta…
53
8 Nov 2024
LaunchMe is an investment readiness programme that helps social and community enterprises prepare to secure investment to scale.
Want to learn more? Get in touch.
#socent #socialenterprise #LaunchMe
1
203
Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs retweeted
7 Nov 2024
We are so delighted to have won the Environmental Social Enterprise Award this evening!! Huge thanks to @SocEntScot @HIEScotland @SoSEnterprise and @scotent ✨💚 and to @boldstudio for cheering us on!
7 Nov 2024
🌍@EcoDrama1 wins the Environmental Social Enterprise award for raising environmental awareness through arts! Thanks to @HIEScotland, @SoSEnterprise & @scotent for sponsoring this award #SocEntScotAwards24
4
3
13
576
8 Nov 2024
Congratulations to @WhithornReBuild on winning this year's Social Innovation Challenge. Their fantastic work creating youth employability schemes that protect Scotland's history and heritage is truly inspiring.
84
8 Nov 2024
As a social enterprise, we know that navigating the unfamiliar legal landscape of company structures and governance can be tricky.
Don’t let legal hurdles ground your mission.
Join us for our not-to-be-missed @JustEnterprise Legal Workshop on November 15, 2024 in Stirling.
1
78
Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs retweeted
7 Nov 2024
Our Green Grant Fund helps businesses and social enterprises across the Highlands and Islands transition to net zero.
📢 Grants of up to £250,000 are available, covering up to 50% of project costs in rural areas.
Find out more: hie.co.uk/greengrantfund
4
3
301