#ReadytoRISE is a new programme delivered by Firstport and The Challenges Group that aims to help women across Scotland learn about social enterprise. Our next in-person information session takes place in Broughty Ferry on the 12th of January. Get in touch to learn more.

Green Enterprises! Have you applied yet to be part of the Women for Green Jobs Project?! If not, then you better do it before the deadline. Apply here: forms.microsoft.com/e/UEKyT4U2U1

💡Did you know you can help shape funding and support for social enterprises in Scotland? If you have a spare 20 minutes, complete the #SocEntCensus24 survey ➡ research.net/r/SocialEnterp… #socialenterprisescotland #socialenterprise

The INSP has won a Catalyst Award from Innovate UK! We will be working closely with the The Challenges Group in Edinburgh, and using this grant to offer support to both new and emerging street paper publications around the world. Find out more: tinyurl.com/mswsznva

In what is a tough climate for third sector funding right now, pleased that International Network of Street Papers has won an Innovate UK award! It will support our global movement of street papers in tackling homelessness & poverty, working with great colleagues at The Challenges Group. UK Research and Innovation

Come and join the team at The Challenges Group! We are recruiting a new Business Development Manager to take our Scotland-based Learning & Leadership services to new heights! Find out more here: lnkd.in/eBx7vymm #businessdevelopmentmanagerjob #recruitment #scotland

We are delighted to share our 2024 Impact Report! thechallengesgroup.com/case-studies/i… It has been an absolute pleasure putting together this impact report, reflecting on the past year and recognising the impact our work has made for others. #impactreport #SDG

📣 We have some good news to share…we’re a finalist for the Buy Social Market Builder award at this year’s #SocEntScotAwards24! Thank you to everyone who has been involved with The Challenges Group & Challenges Worldwide over the years. Stay tuned & wish us luck 🍀 Social Enterprise Scotland

🚀 Calling All Dundee Innovators! 🚀 Do you have a game-changing solution or idea that could create a meaningful social or environmental impact? Our Dundee Accelerator is now open for applications! Find out more tinyurl.com/ms8vmnu2 University of Dundee Abertay University @MSIPDundee

🤝 Announcement: We're delighted to sponsor The Social Enterprise Summit Scotland 24. Scotland’s largest annual #SocEnt conference is back on Thursday 7th November (10am-4pm) in Edinburgh. Book your place now ➡ tinyurl.com/4y2h3kts ️ #SocEntSummit24

‘Building great partnerships’ featured insight from Invisible Cities while ‘Further work on the INSP strategy’ included expertise from The Challenges Group, who will be working with INSP over the next three months. #INSP2024

Honored to introduce Agnes Nampeera, Principal Rehabilitation Officer Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, as a panelist for the The Challenges Group at 25 webinar series! 📅 18th Sept 2024 ⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM 🔗 Register: lnkd.in/dRA9dmnX #ChallengesAt25Webinars #InclusiveDevelopment

As we continue counting down to the launch of the #1MBW Movement on #WBWDay, we’re excited to share a powerful response from #CarolineWylie, COO of The Challenges Group. Her vision of empowering women entrepreneurs is truly inspiring! #1MBW #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship

Announcing the Ventures Lab Award, presented by the The Challenges Group! This new prize supports early-stage social impact businesses with £10k cash and personalised support, including a dedicated account manager. Congrats to MosalQ from Glasgow Caledonian University #ConvergeAwards

📢 Sponsor announcement! We are grateful to CEIS Group , The Challenges Group, @inspiralba and Scottish Community Alliance for their support with this year’s Conference. You can find out more about our sponsors here: tinyurl.com/2xchwwrr

We are delighted to announce MosaIQ as the winners of our first Venture Lab award. Welcome to The Ventures Lab!!

🤔 Thinking about coming to the #SCVOGathering next year? Here's a wee taster of what you can soak up for free over two days in Edinburgh. Make sure you're one of the first to know when our programme launches and bookings open by pre-registering today! ⬇️ buff.ly/4h73bl4

As a sponsor of the Social Enterprise Summit Scotland, we’re excited to share that John Swinney MSP, First Minister of Scotland has been announced as a speaker! Find out more about the summit here: zurl.co/6NYj #SocEntSummit24 #SocialEnterprise #SocialEnterprises

Are you ready to RISE? Ready to Rise is a programme that opens the doors to social entrepreneurship for women who want to positively impact their community. Find out more today at lnkd.in/eKZHg4Cc #ReadyToRise Firstport for Social Entrepreneurs The Challenges Group