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Fund name Organisation Type of investment Fund Size (£) Min investment Max Funding Conditions Financial and

Funding Conditions Financial and Business Criteria


Investment
Adventure Capital Adventure Capital Loans, Grants Not known - - - -
(Managed Workspace)

Adventure Capital Adventure Capital Loans, Grants, Mix Not known 50,000 750,000 Investment must allow the Established social enterprises that have been
Fund (Main development of enterprising running for at least 1 year; Must be an
investment) activities and to become a organisation (individuals cannot apply) employing
sound sustainable business at least one full-time member; Independent and
community led (not controlled by the private or
public sector); Working in England; Involved in
enterprise (i.e. income generating activity
intending to make surpluses that can be
reinvested into the community); Track record of
delivering to community (interpreted as
generation of income for at least a year through
organisation's activities); Ability to plan and
deliver community based enterprise activity.

Big Challenge UnLtd Grant 65,000 Successful Successful Applicants must be aged 16 - -
applicants will applicants will 25; funds cannot be used to
receive a receive a pay wages for project
proportion of the proportion of the implementors, not available to
65,000 as 65,000 as organisations, only young
decided by Unltd decided by Unltd people volunteering their time

Big Issue Invest Big Issue Short to medium term 10m 50,000 500,000 10-12% gross IRR over 10 Compelling business model; Strong management;
(Venture/SE) loans; participation year period (?) Sustainable revenue stream; Growth potential;
loans; equity finance Mainly supporting growth of established social
enterprises, but will also consider some early
stage businesses
Bridges (CDV Fund I) Bridges Ventures Equity and Loans; 40m 250,000 10,000,000 15% net over 10 year lifespan Sustainable business; Ambitious entrepreneurs
Co-investment leading; Clear business objectives; Compelling
business propostion; Potential to deliver attractive
financial returns; Potential to to achieve an exit for
Bridges Ventures
Invest from early stage through to later stage and
MBO

Bridges (Soc. Bridges Usually in the form of 9m - 1,500,000 Repayable, with an For fast-growing social enterprises looking to
Entrepreneurs) Ventures/Bridges Quasi - Equity appropriate return, through scale:-
Charitable Trust the social enterprises trading Robust business model; Ability to grow to scale
activites and increase social impact; Financially sustainable
model; Ability to generate surpluses to repay
financing; Strong management team

CAN Breakthrough II CAN, Permira Engaged grant 1.55m 50,000 200,000 High-engagement; Registered charity; Established with a minimum
Relationship building with £500k turnover; 3 years trading history; 50%
leadership and trustees; revenues derived from trading; Sustainable and
Delivery against plans; profitable; Profits reinvested into the company or
Regular communication and community (charity/social enterprise legal
reporting on social, structure); Well managed; Credible growth plans
environmental and economic
performance; Achievement of
breakthrough performance,
and significant social impact
CommunityBuilders Social Investment Grants, business support 2,000 2,000 2,000 To be used to staff Multi-purpose, inclusive community-led
( development) Business development & training organisations. Must be based in England.

CommunityBuilders Social Investment Combination of loans, 70m (for all 3 50,000 2,000,000 5% for initial three year period Multi-purpose community-led social enterprises;
(investment) Business grants (potentially quasi- CommunityBuild of ten year loan term. Long-term viability. Must be based in England.
equity ers - ie also Investments can be used for:
investments/performanc 'feasibility') property and asset
e related loans) investment, business growth
investment, working capital.
Fund name Organisation Type of investment Fund Size (£) Min investment Max Funding Conditions Financial and Business Criteria
Investment
CommunityBuilders Social Investment Grants, business support Not known 10,000 75,000 Multi-purpose community-led social enterprises;
(feasability) Business Long-term viability. Must be based in England.

Esmee Fairbairn (Main Esmee Fairbairn Grants Varying in size. See criteria online, specific for what they fund. Do
Fund) not need to be a registered charity. Fund core or
project costs, including running costs. Do not fund
capital costs.

Esmee Fairbairn Esmee Fairbairn Grants 4.5m (from 2008 15,000 250,000 Grant No capital projects, need support of policymakers
(Strands) - 2010) and practitioners.

Futurebuilders Social Investment Short-term loan (up to 2 4m 25,000 None 6%


England (Cashflow) Business years)

Futurebuilders Social Investment Loan Not known 50,000 None 6% Especially designed for consortia groups aiming to
England (Consortia) Business work together to win public services contracts

Futurebuilders Social Investment Loan and grant mix (loan Not known 50,000 None Dependent on particular *Core criteria for all loans* Must be third sector
England (Full Business heavy) needs and circumstances. organisation committed to winning public sector
Investment) 6% p.a. is the standard rate of contracts; Must need Futurebuilders funding to
achieve this aim; Over half of project's long-term
income should come from public funds; Must be
willing and able to take on a loan; Part or all of
project must be unbankable (i.e. would not be
able to secure loan from a commercial bank); Must
need at least £50,000; Project must mainly benefit
people living in England.

Futurebuilders Social Investment Loan 1m 3,000 50,000 Interest free; Loans are for 3 In addition to base criteria (above) will also
England (Tender) Business years consider track record of the organisation involved,
strength of the business case, existing reserves
and what it is prepared to contribute to develop
the project, abilities of key individuals
Impetus Trust Impetus Trust Grants/loans (by Not known 200,000 500,000 Social Return on Investment Must be a registered charity or social enterprise,
installments over 3-5 turnover of £250k+; Operational with audited
year period) accounts for 3 years; HQ & significant proportion
of management in England; Quality leadership of
the Chief Executive/individual; Team and vision
(future planning and how enviasgaed very
important - need to state charity's aims and goals
for the next 3-5 years) - seeking to support
development of entire organisations, not just
individual project; Sustainability; Strong business
plan including aims and goals for the next 5 years

Learning Launchpad Young Foundation Loan, equity stake, 500,000 5,000 30,000 Normally through a revenue Must be an emerging social enterprise -
revenue participation participatory agreement established charities or businesses not eligible
agreement unless they plan it to ‘spin-out’ as a separate
organisation.

Live UnLtd UnLtd Grant (paid in Not known - 2,000 Applicants must be aged 11- Youth-led projects in England to improve local
installments) 25 areas
Fund name Organisation Type of investment Fund Size (£) Min investment Max Funding Conditions Financial and Business Criteria
Investment
London Rebuilding London Rebuilding Loan - 5,000 50,000 Businesses with a social agenda
Society - ABLE fund Society
(Assistance &
business loans for
ethical enterprise)

London Rebuilding London Rebuilding Secured and unsecured 1.5m 5,000 250,000 Interest rates 6-12% (typically Provides loan finance and business support to
Society (Social Society loans, equity 9-10%) social enterprises in the Greater London area.
Enterprise) Co-investment Loan period will vary Must be incorporated - Companies limited by
opportunities according to the needs of the Guarantee of shares (including CICs), Industrial
encouraged business, but will be between and Provident Societies, LLPs
6 months and 10 years Not limited by size, sector or stage of growth

London Rebuilding London Rebuilding Loans (further details on - 20,000 Interest rate 6% Small group beginning to set up a social
Society (mutual aid) Society website) Whole amount to enterprise or community project
repaid at end of 3 year period
Modernisation Fund Social Investment Loan and Grant 16.5m 30,000 500,000 0% Can be used for collaborating with other thrid
Business sector organisations, cost of merging with other
organisations, recruiting new staff, introducing
new processes and systems, retraining and
upskilling existing staff
Next Practice Innovation Exchange Grants 225,000 10,000 40,000 SROI Must be third sector
Programme

Green Next Practice Innovation Exchange Non-financial support - - - Third sector innovation projects
Programme

Paul Hamlyn Paul Hamlyn Grants - - Varying in size Fund specific activities Must be a formally constituted organisation,
Foundation: Education Foundation (running costs, etc) over a purposes for which organisations apply must be
& learning maximum of six years and legally charitable, specify how all costs are
two grants calculated. Must specify how all costs are
calculated.

Poaul Hamlyn Paul Hamlyn Grants - - Varying in size Fund specific activities Must be a formally constituted organisation,
Foundation : Social Foundation (running costs, etc) over a purposes for which organisations apply must be
Justice maximum of six years and legally charitable, specify how all costs are
two grants calculated.

Prince's Trust Princes Trust Grant - - 3,000 Either a) aged 14-16 at risk of Projects must be run/managed by 14-25 year olds,
Community Cash not achieving 5 GCSE A* - C or
Awards b) aged 16-25 NEET
Social Enterprise NESTA/Office of the Equity or quasi-equity - - - Success based, payable to Not specified; need to outline growth finance
Access to Investment Third Sector any investment readiness needs upon application.
(SEATI) provider on securing equity or
quasi-equity financing.
Payable on receipt of
investment, 3-5% of the deal
secured. Available to any IRP
that works with social
enterprise in the UK.
Fund name Organisation Type of investment Fund Size (£) Min investment Max Funding Conditions Financial and Business Criteria
Investment
Social Investment Social Investment Loans, grants over 400m - - Individual funding bodies -
Business (Overall) Business government detailed in spreadsheet
funds
The Ashden Trust The Ashden Trust Grants, social investment Not known 15,000 100,000 Both financial and social Support registered charities and not-for-profit
(Grants and Soc. Inv.) loans return expected - individually organisations,
tailored with flexible time
scales and rates of return

Think Big O2 Grant Not known 300 2,500 Applicants must be aged 13 - Youth-led projects to help a community or address
25, projects must help a a social project; training must be delivered by O2
community or address a social prior to the project receiving any funds
problem; project must have
been launched within 3
months of receiving fund;
applicants can only initially
apply for 300 funding, with
the potential to apply for
further funding after the
project is up and running
Triodos Bank - Social Triodos Bank Equity investment 5.5m 250,000 750,000 Seek a board seat Aimed at already established enterprises:
Enterprise Fund Trading for at least 2-3 years; At least £400,000 of
annual sales; Scaleable business model;
Ambitious growth plan with regional or national
reach; Excellent entrepreneurial management
team; Willing to share ownership, governance
and future profits with investors
UnLtd (Levels 1 and 2) UnLtd Grant 100m 500 15,000 Business and social criteria Level 1: Ideas on how to run project
Level 2: Only support individuals (founder or
project leader only to submit application);
Operating for 1 year or more; Turnover of £20,000
or more; Potential for sustainability; UK
beneficiaries; Resident in UK for duration of
UnLtd Advantage UnLtd Debt, equity, or quasi- - 250,000 - projectenterprises that are seeking at least
Consider most legal structures Social
equity (charities, CICs, companies 250,000; scaleable; sustainable (cash generative);
limited by shares, etc) but not good management
all structures are eligible for
all types of funding.

UnLtd 4ip UnLtd, 4ip Grants Unknown - 5,000 Applicants must reside in UK, -
be over 16, may apply as
individuals or as a group

Venturesome Charities Aid 1) Working capital loan 10m 20,000 400,000 Debt at rate of 6-8%; aim to Investments to meet the needs of organisations
Foundation fund. 2) Development exit on 3-5 year period. Do through 1) Growth capital to develop organisation
fund for higher risk not sit on board/take on active capacity; 2) working capital to support short-term
projects. Only unsecured involvement unless cash flow needs; 3) standby facility to heal
loans, underwriting, investment is high risk. organisations during difficult periods.
quasi-equity/equity.
Venturesome (Soc. Venturesome Mezzanine Finance: 8m 20,000 350,000 Charitable purpose; one year No set criteria - fluid and ongoing application
Inv.) Bridging finance and of history of trading/income; procedure. Based around meetings and
growth capital in the legal structure that allows discussions with potential investees and on the
form of stand-by debt/equity funding outcome of investment committees
facilities, unsecured Must be registered in the UK. Do not fund start-
loans, ups or individuals
underwriting,equity and
quasi-equity. Co-
investments

Disclaimer: We hope to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, but cannot ensure 100% accuracy. Do come back to us with any glaring errors and let us know if it's useful or not!-- learning.launchpad@youngfoundation.org.
Social Criteria Sector Focus Additional support Portfolio Expectations of social return Website

For community enterprises aiming to set up and General - Communities orientated Sustainable and ongoing community led support http://www.adventurecapitalfund.org.uk/content/view/35/49/
managed workspace facility to be rented out to for local enterprises; Continued income and
third sector organisations and other businesses. increase in business
(Aim to encourage sustainability by nurturing local
enterprises and increasing economic activity).
Potential to make a major contribution to General Designated Supporter/Mentor Communities orientated Development Trusts Association http://www.adventurecapitalfund.org.uk/c
communities; Working within a defined Pre-offer support - E.g. http://www.dta.org.uk/ ontent/view/34/48/
community of place (eg. Inner city, rural district); preparing best possible - network of community enterprise practitioners.
Working with a specific community of interest in application Sharing what have learnt with the network
the geographical area (e.g. local refugees, Post-offer support - help
disadvantaged young people); dealing with unforseen
problems and practicalities
Post-investment support -
ongoing support, annual visits
and part of commitment to
long-term relationship with
investees

Projects must aim to impact on and inspire young General Support for a minimum of 10 - - http://www.bigchallenge.org.uk
people months including relevant
training, expertise, support
from UnLtd's 'Youth
Leadership Team'

Clear social impact (undefined pending launch) General Seek to be actively involved - Significant social and/or environmental impacts http://www.bigissueinvest.com/loan_finan
as a strategic partner; Place are expected which are measured and reported to ce.aspx
on the board investors; Return investors their committed
capital; Reasonable financial return; 3-5 year exit
plan
Regeneration - business must be based in most Regeneration; Sustainable - http://www.bridgesventures.c Measuring regeneration impact: http://www.bridgesventures.com/venture-
deprived 25% of the country,as measured using Business (target environment, om/venture-funds Location in area in need of regeneration funds-0
the Index of Multiple Deprivation; Connected with education/training, Fostering entrepreneurs: managers in investee
local economyby employment, market or supply healthcare) company acting as role models that inspire
chain others;m Renvestment of all repayments and
Businesses outside of regeneration areas on returns into further social enterprises; Social
demonstration of strong social/environmental return based on impact in BCV target areas and
benefites, especially in areas of healthcare, reported to investors
education and the environment
Clear social mission (protected in legal structure) General Working closely with the Presently working with 17 Maximising social impact whilst seeking a positive http://www.bridgesventures.com/social-
entrepreneur; Consulting across the funds financial return. Typical return on an investment entrepreneurs-fund
advice from Monitor Group; http://www.bridgesventures.c expected to be 5-7 years
Working closely with UnLtd to om/portfolio-0
help entrepreneurs seeking
funding become investment
ready
Social impact primarily in the UK or Europe; Clear General Provision of flexible office Prominent, including Teach Only interested in social returns over a period of http://www.can-online.org.uk/
and scalable social impact; Clearly differentiated space; High-engagement First and TimeBank about 2 years
and innovative model of social change grant; Strategic support;
Business expertise; Access to
CAN network and other
partner networks

Community Organisations (multi-purpose) Investing in Community Business support http://www.communitybuilder Based on initial needs assessment and leadership http://www.socialinvestmentbusiness.org/
Anchors - developing sfund.org.uk/examples-of- grants for staff development and training. our-funds/communitybuilders-fund/
foundation success Organisations are assigned a supporter to lead
through exploring health of org ; develop
governance/financial systems/leadership/core
functions
Community Organisations (multi-purpose) Investing in Community Business support http://www.communitybuilder For organisations ready to grow, develop, expand. http://www.socialinvestmentbusiness.org/
Anchors - developing sfund.org.uk/examples-of- our-funds/communitybuilders-fund/
foundation success
Social Criteria Sector Focus Additional support Portfolio Expectations of social return Website

Community Organisations (multi-purpose) Investing in Community Business support http://www.communitybuilder Between 5-30 days of business support, http://www.socialinvestmentbusiness.org/
Anchors - developing sfund.org.uk/examples-of- depending on size of the grant. our-funds/communitybuilders-fund/
foundation success
Must meet a combination of the following criteria: Cultural life in the UK; - http://www.esmeefairbairn.org http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/funding/
address a gap in provision; develop or strengthen education and learning; .uk/significant-grants.html main-support.html
good practice; challenge convention/take risk; test natural environment; enabling
out new ideas; take an enterprising approach; set disadvantaged people to
to influence policy. participate more fully in
society.
Must propose new approaches to addressing New Approaches to Learning - http://www.esmeefairbairn.org http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/funding/new-learning.html
complex educational issues; show evidence of .uk/significant-grants.html
scale; improve educational outcomes; include
clear delivery plans; etc.
Project must benefit people living in England General - http://www.futurebuilders- http://www.socialinvestmentbusiness.org/
england.org.uk/investments- our-funds/futurebuilders-fund/
made/case-studies/

Project must benefit people living in England Third Sector - working capital Professional support http://www.futurebuilders- http://www.socialinvestmentbusiness.org/
for early stages of public england.org.uk/investments- our-funds/futurebuilders-fund/
service delivery made/case-studies/
Project must benefit people living in England Third Sector Organisations Professional support from Large and varied across - http://www.socialinvestmentbusiness.org/
committed to winning public Futurebuilders investment regions in England: our-funds/futurebuilders-fund/
sector contracts officer inc: contract http://www.futurebuilders-
negotiation with pulic bodies, england.org.uk/investments-
review of organisational or made/case-studies/
governance structures,
developing business plan and
financial planning, property
and legal advice, marketing
and PR support, identifying
additional partners
Project must benefit people living in England Aims to tender for public Tendering costs - i.e. legal http://www.socialinvestmentbusiness.org/
sector contracts costs, financial expertise, our-funds/futurebuilders-fund/
advice from procurement
specialists

Must be achieving clear, evidence-based Tackling economic Support in two phases: http://www.impetus.org.uk/wh SROI as structural condition; Support for 3-4 years http://www.impetus.org.uk/what's-special-about-impetus/our-pac
outcomes with significant numbers of disadvantage 1. Develop a growth at%27s-special-about-
economically disadvantaged people (must be plan (12-18 months) impetus/our-high-impact
helping the poorest 20% of the population); 2.
Amibition and drive to effect far-reaching changed Support to implement the
for the economically diadvantaged; Outcomes growth plan (3-5 years)
focused on challenging issues - long-term Assigned
unemployment, persistent offending, violence, investment executive to
addiction - goal of improving levels of provide support & guidance
education/attainment/achievement in order to on an ongoing basis. Specific
achieve higher levels of self-sufficiency and projects to be undertaken by
employability. pro-bono experts,
Emerging social organisations offering practical Education Assistance with strategy, Enabling Enterprise, Space http://learninglaunchpad.org
learning opportunities to young people aged 14 to funding, income plans, Unlimited, Work&Teach,
25. Established charities or businesses not eligible operational requirements, Arrival Education, Ignite,
unless they plan it to ‘spin-out’ as a separate networking opportunities, Fastlaners, Future First,
organisation. Applicants judged on: Social Impact, other varied support may be Enternships, Faking It, Project
Innovation, Sustainability, Scalability, available e.g. office space 390, Working Rite, Vi-Ability,
passion/competency Studio Schools, School of
Everything.
Projects must be based in England, must have a General Support for 1 year from a http://www.liveunltd.com/projects/ http://www.liveunltd.com/
positive impact on the community and must designated development
engage other young people manager from a relevant field
including help with legal areas
and finances
Social Criteria Sector Focus Additional support Portfolio Expectations of social return Website

Types of businesses: Those with an ethical, social General; Greater London area - http://www.londonrebuilding.com/information/89714/90279/assis
or environmental purpose, led by BME, women or
those with disabilities, create employment
opportunities for those with disabilities, young
people and other disadvantaged groups, inner city
businesses investing in their communities,
concerned with property-based regeneration or
affordable housing,
We are looking for individuals (or even better, General; Greater London area - LRS has made 111 loans since http://www.londonrebuilding.com/
teams) that are committed to solving problems it was launched in 2001,
facing young people with groundbreaking ideas. amounting to nearly £3
million

Community project General; Greater London area - http://www.londonrebuilding.com/informat


ion/89714/90283/mutual_aid_fund/

Project must benefit people living in England Whatever services are in Business support http://www.futurebuilders-england.org.uk/what-we-offer/products
particular demand during
recession: Increase resilience
to the impact of the economic
downturn
Excluded young people and Mix of coaching, consultancy Learning with Innovation http://innovation-exchange.org/
independent living support Exchange about your work
and about third sector
innovation, including
perticipating in research and
learning events; Share what
you are learning with the
broader Innovation Exchange
community online; Commit to
following through on plans for
the life of the Next Practice
programme
Projects working to green public sectors looking to Environment Practical support, links to From Next Practice http://innovation-exchange.org/blog/next-
a) deliver public services b) work for public policy-makes & investors, Programme: http://innovation- practice-programme/green-next-practice-
services or c)influence public service strategies to links to public services, exchange.org/blog/wp- programme/
reduce Carbon emmissions coaching & facilitation, content/uploads/2009/06/np-
networking events, promotion booklet_final-pdf-for-web-
use.pdf
Education and Learning: UK-based organisations, Supplementary education, - http://www.phf.org.uk/page.as - http://www.phf.org.uk/landing.asp?id=81
activities need to take place in UK (preferably developing speaking and p?id=192 and see PHF
outside London) Want grants to enable listening skills for 11 - 19 year Yearbook:
transformation for individuals & society, for olds, outside London http://www.phf.org.uk/page.as
organisations & for policy and practice. Most p?id=127
interested in radical approaches as opposed to
incremental innovation
Social Justice: UK based organisations, activities Social Justice - outside London - http://www.phf.org.uk/page.as - http://www.phf.org.uk/landing.asp?id=4
need to take place in the UK (preferably outside (Not likely to consider projects p?id=189 and see PHF
London). Want grants to enable transformation for addressing criminal justice Yearbook:
individuals & society, for organisations & for policy until Summer 2010) http://www.phf.org.uk/page.as
and practice. Most interested in radical p?id=127
approaches as opposed to incremental innovation
Projects must be of clear benefit to local - - http://www.princes- - http://www.princes-
community, benefit the people running the project trust.org.uk/need_help/grants/ trust.org.uk/need_help/grants/community_
and be either a new or developing project community_cash_awards.aspx cash_awards.aspx
General social enterprise focus. General Advice from funders on how to - - http://www.nesta.org.uk/areas_of_work/pu
help social enterprises access blic_services_lab/social_enterprise/seati
funds.
Social Criteria Sector Focus Additional support Portfolio Expectations of social return Website

- - - - - http://www.socialinvestmentbusiness.org/
our-funds/

Climate change, sustainable http://www.ashdentrust.org.uk http://www.ashdentrust.org.uk/index.html


development, poorer /recentgrants.html
communities (currently
prioritising household energy
efficiency in UK & preventing
deforestation)
Project must involve people aged 13-25 in the UK, General For initial project: Training & http://o2thinkbig.co.uk/Get Must provide online updates as to progress of the http://o2thinkbig.co.uk/
must help a community or address a social Support, phone credit for the -Inspired/ project
problem, project must be initiated within 3 months group.
of receiving the funds If accepted
onto 2,500 project: above
support, along with laptop,
free broadband for a year,
access to O2 opportunities
e.g. apprenticeships

Enterprises creating social, environment or General Seek a board seat, expertise, http://www.triodos.co.uk/uk/w Net financial return to investors of 10% p.a. http://www.triodos.co.uk/uk/investment_b
cultural added value; Clear group of stakeholders network of social economy hats_new/latest_news/press_r Fund is long-term (up to 10 years) anking/looking_for_capital/social_enterpris
that benefit from the existence of the social partners eleases/charity_business_inve Expected that each investment will last an e_fund/
enterprise; stment average of 5 years

Level 1: Benefit community; Evidence of need for General Practical support 2650 awards to date
project; Learn new skill from carrying out project Tools and resources
Level 2: Evidence of social impact of project;
Potential for Sustainability

General social enterprise focus. General Prepare high potential SE's for - http://unltd.org.uk/template.php?
investment; introductions to ID=177&PageName=unltdadvantage
social investors. Support
ventures that are seeking at
least 250K; scalable;
sustainable (cash generative);
good management
Project must: Challenge people to see the World Digital Media 4ip will provide expertise in http://unltd.org.uk/template.php?ID=180&PageName=4ipexampleprojects http://unltd.org.uk/template.php?
differently, inspire change and empower digital media; UnLtd will ID=179&PageName=4ip
communities, revolve around the participation and provide in depth individual
collaboration of users, use digital media in an and project support
innovative and original way to solve an important
user need Ideally
project will also address either using web/mobiles
to assess how elected bodies use their power or
will explore how digital media can help change
people's lives for the better e.g. health, finance
Clear charitable purpose (though you do not need General Loans with anticipated exit http://www.cafonline.org/default.aspx?
to be registered) after 3-5 years page=18929

Clearly identifiable charitable purpose General Venturesome has a framework for assessing the http://www.cafonline.org/default.aspx?page=6903
social impact of organisations - require evidence
of the need that the organisation is aiming to
meet, relative scale of its reach and the quality of
its work/nature of impact.

arning.launchpad@youngfoundation.org.
Status of
Fund
The fund is
presently
closed.

The fund is
presently
closed.

Applications
must be
submitted by
July 2010

Currently Open

Currently Open

Currently open

Currently open
Status of
Fund
Currently open

Currently open

Currently Open

Bridging loans,
reserves cover,
overdraft
guarantees;
Currently
closed
Currently
closed.

Currently
closed.

Currently
closed.

Currently Open

Fund is
currently
closed. Refer
back to
website
September
2010 for more
details.
Currently open
only for 16-18
year old
applicants, will
open more
broadly in July
2010
Status of
Fund

Other loan
packages
available:
Assistance and
Business Loans
for Ethical
Enterprise;
Mutual Aid
Fund;
Currently
Closed

Fund is now
closed

Now Closed

Currently Open

Currently Open

Currently Open

One-year
facility
designed to
give social
enterprises the
best advice to
help access
risk capital.
Status of
Fund
Ongoing

Currently Open

Currently Open

Currently Open

Currently Open

Currently Open

Currently Open
Name of Service Type of Support Description Support Services Offered (detailed) Website
Accordant Social Enterprise Support Provide a wide variety of support services for http://www.accordantep.org.uk/
Enterprise sustainability/growth of third sector organisations
Partnership
Ask Charity CIC Networking Charities searchable through this website. Free online contacts book for media professionals http://www.askcharity.org.uk/
Association of Chief Third Sector Support Voice for CEOs in the third sector Publications; free helplines for questions on HR, http://www.acevo.org.uk/Page.asp
Executives of fundraising/accountancy, discounted special x?pid=193
Voluntary services
Organisations
BASSAC Third Sector Support Voice for community organisations, advocacy Training and events, highlight funding http://www.bassac.org.uk/about-
body opportunities, offer tailored support for members. us/meeting-rooms
businesslink Business Advice Detailed website with resources and information Official government website. http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/b
for businesses. dotg/action/home
Clearly So Social Enterprise Support Global hub for social business. Information on finance, events, and information on http://www.clearlyso.com/
sustaining a social business.
Innovation Exchange Social Enterprise Support Pose your challenge to the conversation on Organizations can add thoughts and ideas to the http://innovation-exchange.org/
Innovation Exchange. Innovation Exchange feed, and connect with
others in the field.
Media Trust Media Support Offer free professional services and resources for Support via pro bono media volunteers http://www.mediatrust.org/get-
third sector organisations support/free-professional-support/
Mentoring for Social Venture Support Senior level executives mentor social Based in London; provides strategic support to http://www.bitc.org.uk/london/pro
Entrepreneurs entrepreneurs social enterprises. grammes/se_pilot.html
(Business in the
Community)
National Council of Third Sector Support Detailed website with resources and information Vast array of publications, resources, helplines, http://www.ncvo-
Voluntary for the third sector. and consultancy services vol.org.uk/advice-support
Organisations
(NCVO)
NAVCA Third Sector Support Wide variety of publications, services, support, http://www.navca.org.uk/services/
events and training.
Ready to Grow (Red Social Enterprise Support Three year program (until 2011) to support Offer business support, tackle barriers to social http://www.readytogrow.org.uk/in
Ochre, Olmec, minority-run social enterprises enterprise growth, provide flexible, innovative dex.cfm?
Capacitybuilders) solutions. fa=contentGeneric.rxvusuvmvottf
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RSA Fellowship Fellowship Fellows have made a practical contribution to Facilites, part of a dynamic network of social http://www.thersa.org/fellowship
(RSA) society; community of 27,000 achievers. changemakers, special events, etc.
School for Social Social Enterprise Support Training programs, support, and resources for Practitioner-led programme, peer support, http://www.sse.org.uk/index.php
Entrepreneurs social entrepreneurs. practical or action learning, programmes tailored
to your needs
Seedcamp Social Enterprise Support One-week flagship event to jumpstart startup Micro seed fund to invest in startups; programs in http://seedcamp.com/pages/about
companies during Seedcamp Week in September various hubs in Europe, provide investment as _seedcamp
well.
Social Edge Social Enterprise Support Website of resources, publications, and insights Good resource on best practice, trends in the http://www.socialedge.org/
from social entrepreneurs. sector.
Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Support Social Enterprise Business Support Programme Highlights a wide portfolio of support services http://www.socialenterprise.org.u
Coalition available to social enterprises in the UK. k/pages/seke.html
Social Enterprise Media Magazine on the latest news on social enterprise Highlights events, new funding opportunities, http://www.socialenterpriselive.co
Live in the UK relevant resources as well. m/
Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Support Various events, training, and support networks for Many events and training are free of charge. Also http://www.sel.org.uk/
London social entrepreneurs. provides news and updates on trends in the field.
Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Support Online marketplace of social enterprise support Service providers and social entrepreneurs http://www.setas.co.uk/
Training and available across the UK. register information; wide access to a range of
Support (SETAS) opportunities.
Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Support Under construction following the General Election.
Unit (OTS)
Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Support Events, training, advice, and consultancy for social Free training events, resources, and information http://www.socialenterpriseworks.
Works enterprises. on their website. org/category/events-and-training/
Social Innovation Social Enterprise Support Social hub for enterprises to share practices, Submit ideas to SI Camp for review, then it will be http://www.sicamp.org/?
Camp experiment, and advocate for positive uses of posted on the web for user-generated support. page_id=176
social media.
Social Investment Social Enterprise Support Searchable database for funding for social Includes search for financial providers and http://www.socialfinance.org.uk/si
Hub (Social Finance) enterprises advisory services. hub/index.php
Startups.co.uk Social Enterprise Support Full guide on all things to do with starting up a Resources, training, events, and support http://www.startups.co.uk/
social enterprise databases for budding social entrepreneurs.
the hub Social Enterprise Support Space for events, training for social entrepreneurs Networking, events; Kings Cross, Islington and http://the-hub.net/
Southbank.

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