Fredericks Foundation

Specialist Funding for Charities and Social enterprises. They provide capital to those organisations that are focused on helping the disadvantaged, disabled, unemployed, ethnic minorities, single parents, ex-military and ex-offenders to name just a few. They provide the Charity or Social Enterprise with capital, using a revenue share model, that is neither a loan or an equity investment. For more information contact: sales@fredericksfoundation.org / fredericksfoundation.org.

Heritage Lottery Fund

Take a look at all the grant programmes on offer from the Heritage Lottery Fund, which has awarded £6.8 billion to over 39,000 projects since 1994.

UnLtd

UnLtd supports individuals who have their social ventures firmly rooted in delivering positive social change. UnLtd operates a unique model by investing directly in individuals and offering a complete package of resources; from awards of funding to ongoing advice, networking and practical support.

Access to Work Funding

If you, or someone you know or work with, has a disability of health condition, the government’s Access to Work grant could be useful.

An Access to Work grant can pay for practical support to help those with a disability, health or mental health condition move into self-employment or start a business. The grant is not for business start-up costs, but can pay for things like special equipment, fares to work if you use public transport, a support worker, disability awareness training for colleagues or the cost of moving your equipment if you change location.

The Community Business Trade Up Programme

Community businesses who want to grow by increasing their sales can apply for grants of up to £5,000 plus a fully funded learning programme through the Community Business Trade Up Programme. Run by School for Social Entrepreneurs, in partnership with Power to Change, this programme aims to help the leaders of community businesses and community-focused social enterprises in England increase their impact and sales.