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Ready to RISE is a free 8-week programme that helps participants build confidence, develop skills, test ideas, grow their networks, and learn the practical steps involved in starting a social enterprise, with eligible participants also able to apply for up to £1,000 to progress their idea.
This takes you to Firstport, who run it. We can't decide whether you qualify, and we don't see anything you send them.
We are the first port of call for social entrepreneurs in Scotland. From early ideas to thriving ventures, we help people test, refine, and build sustainable social enterprises rooted in their communities. We offer grant funding, business advice, investment-readiness support and social investment. Through our programmes and services, we help social entrepreneurs build confidence, strengthen business skills, and access the right funding at the right time, enabling them to start and grow enterprises that drive positive change.
Answer three short questions and we will show you a few next steps that fit your situation, with a reason attached to each. No account needed.
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