“The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Social Investment” has been created as a clear, practical resource to bring everything needed to understand social investment together in one accessible place. Developed by Firstport, alongside partners Social Investment Scotland, Good Finance, and The Ventures Lab, the guide reflects multiple perspectives to support informed and confident decision-making.
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CEMVO Scotland Ethnic Minority Development Fund
The Ethnic Minority Development Fund (EMDF) from CEMVO Scotland supports grassroots ethnic minority‑led organisations in Scotland to access funding, strengthen capacity and build long‑term sustainability. In the 2026 round, the EMDF offers grants of £500 – £15,000, with a total of £500,000 available. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust Funding for Pilot Projects
The Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust is inviting applications from non-profit organisations to test new ideas and pilot innovative solutions to persistent social and environmental challenges. Grants of £20,000 – £80,000 are available for revenue costs, for projects lasting up to 18 months. The deadline for applications is Thursday 7 May 2026.
Parks4Life Community Fund
The Parks4Life Community Fund (delivered by Greenspace Scotland in partnership with MyParkScotland) aims to help groups improve, promote and develop a park or greenspace, particularly in deprived areas. The closing date for applications is Friday 1 May 2026.
Adult K Learning Review Multi-Agency Learning Session
Falkirk Council’s Child and Adult Multi Agency Services team has arranged a Multi-Agency Learning Session, designed to inform services of the learning recommendations from the Adult K Learning Review, and for services to consider how this can influence their practice. Taking place in person, those interested in attending can choose from the following dates at Grangemouth Municipal Chambers (Room 10), Bo’ness Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8AY: Tuesday 28 April 2026, 9:30am – 1pm, and Thursday 18 June 2026, 1pm – 4:30pm
