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Farmer Jones Academy secures £575,000 Catalyst Fund investment

GrowingSkills and jobsTain, Highlands
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In shortA Highland social enterprise offering training and jobs to young people is building a youth-led innovation campus in Tain, tackling rural depopulation through training, sustainable food and tourism.

Their journey with Firstport

  1. Catalyst Fund£575,000

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