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Shore Psychology: from Social Innovation Challenge finalist to thriving social enterprise

Starting outHealth and wellbeingEdinburgh
A smiling woman talks with a group of young people gathered round a table, one holding a pen
In shortA psychology-led social enterprise that used its award for clinician training, assessment equipment and rent, built a pay-it-forward model, and now offers therapy, neurodiversity assessments and training.

Their journey with Firstport

  1. Social Innovation Challenge2025 finalist

The story

This prototype shows a summary. In the full build, the whole story is migrated here, with photos, a pull quote from the founder, and video with captions and a transcript where there is one.

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