Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs

Day

Tuesday 10 February

Time slot

13:30-14:30

Room

Carrick room
Wheelchair accessible

Contact

Lauren Scott

Topics

Finance, funding & fundraising Governance, strategy & legal Impact & evaluation

Overall aim

• Knowledge building on social investment
• Signposting to funders and resources
• Hear from organisations who have secured social investment
• Peer networking opportunties

Description

Join us for this interactive workshop designed to demystify social investment and equip purpose-driven organisations with the tools to become investment ready. Through hands-on activities, real-world case studies, and expert insights, participants will explore key concepts in social finance, understand what investors look for, and learn how to assess and strengthen their own readiness for funding. Whether you're already trading or just thinking about it, this session will help you take practical steps toward sustainable growth and impact.

Who is the event aimed at?

Consultants, Directors, Trustees

Who is speaking at this event?

Lauren Scott - Investment Manager, Firstport
Mo Kelly - Investment Associate, Firstport
Daisy Ford-Downes - Head of Group Investment Programmes, Firstport
+ special guests (from organisations who have received social investment from Firstport)