UnLtd - Awards

Grants plus business support are available to social entrepreneurs that are looking to start or grow an existing social venture. The funding is being made available through the UnLtd the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in and around the UK.

Funding

We combine funding and support to help you to get started or grow. Depending on your stage of development we can offer up to £18,000. We recommend you check the eligibility criteria closely to ensure you are eligible as our awards are competitive.

Starting up - Up to £8,000

You have an idea or have started to make a difference to people's lives, your community, or have ambitions to create change at a national level.

Scaling up - Up to £18,000

You are already running a social venture that is making a positive difference and you have compelling evidence of your impact. You are looking for our support to realise your potential to grow your impact and expand.

Support

Accessing our support to become a social leader. Get advice, guidance and the expertise needed to build on the foundations of your social venture and grow your impact.

• Dedicated support manager
• Expert mentors and pro bono support
• Workshops and learning

Eligibility

Social entrepreneur

ELIGIBLE

• Are 16+ years old.
• Living in the UK.
• The founder of the social venture.

NOT ELIGIBLE

• Looking for funding for a one-off or short-term project where there is limited potential for a sustained and longer-term impact.
• Requests for support which are predominately for the individual to undertake academic qualifications or overseas travel.
• Individuals who plan to employ others to undertake most of the work on their behalf.

Social venture

ELIGIBLE

• Has the potential to be a financially sustainable social venture or real prospects to grow with our support.
• Can demonstrate a clear need for your idea or social venture.
• Is clearly driven by its social purpose.
• Needs our financial and non-financial support to make it happen.

NOT ELIGIBLE

• Is predominantly focused on having an impact on people or places outside the UK.
• Incorporated for over four years at the time of application (Companies House or Charity Commission registration).
• Had a turnover of over £250,000 in their last financial year.
• Involves political or religious campaigning.
• Involves activities outside of the law, against public policy or anything which encourages ethnic, religious or commercial disharmony.
• Social ventures whose focus is predominantly on raising awareness of social issues.

Application Dates

Applications are welcomed four times per year. Check the website for current dates