Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs

Day

Tuesday 10 February

Time slot

13:30-14:30

This event took place 7 days ago

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 was the event aimed at?

Consultants, Directors, Trustees

Who spoke at this event?

Lauren Scott - Investment Manager, Firstport
Morag Kelly - Investment Associate, Firstport
Mandy Morgan, Chief Executive of The Scottish Pantry Network
Helen Carlin, founder and Chief Executive of Angus Small Repairs Service