Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are available to assist charities and social enterprises in England that require extra support to become ‘investment ready’. Through this programme, social investors (Access Points) can refer charitable organisations to the Reach Fund to apply for grants to pay for the support they need. Reach Fund grants can be used to fund specific pieces of work to help secure investment. This could include anything from legal to business planning costs. Applications will be accepted at any time from organisations who have been referred to the Reach Fund by a designated Access Point. A directory of Access Points can be accessed from the Reach Fund’s website. Applicants who have not been referred can register their interest and once approved can apply. Contact SIB for further information grants@sibgroup.org.uk

Discretionary grants are available to fund managers and social banks who provide financial and other means of support to charities and social enterprises for projects that tackle major social issues. Deadline: ongoing.

Loans of between £20,000 and £200,000 are available for social enterprises and registered charities in England to help them grow and continue the good work they are currently doing. The funding can be used for a variety of projects, including:

• Working capital
• Buying equipment
• Contract fulfilment
• Business development
• Hiring new talent.

Applications will be accepted at any time. Applicants are advised to email the Impact Loans England Team for further information.

Loans are available to social enterprises and registered charities based in the UK to support them in growing and extending their social impact. SEIF II loans and investments for £250,000 to £3 million can be provided. Grants are not provided. Secured and unsecured loans, equity and loans with performance-related repayment terms are considered. Applications may be made at any time.

Investments are available to fund managers and social banks who provide financial and other support to charities and social enterprises for projects tackling major social issues. Deadline: ongoing.

Charity Bank provides affordable loan finance and advice to enable charities, social enterprises and organisations with charitable goals across the UK to grow. It often lends where banks or building societies either will not make a loan at all, or will only do so on unaffordable terms. Loans of up to £4 million are available. Support may be accessed at any time.

Varied Loans are available to support charities and social enterprises that aim to improve people’s lives and their living circumstances. Deadline: ongoing.

Financial aid is available for the support of the development of cooperatives or employee-owned businesses and social enterprises in the UK for general business needs, including loans on property, business purchase, capital equipment and working capital. Loans from £10,000 to £75,000 are normally available, however, from other funds under the sponsor’s management they are able to lend up to £150,000.  Loans to new businesses are usually part of a larger financial package and not normally more than 50% of that package. Loans may be used for a wide range of purposes, eg start-up costs, recovery costs and expansion costs. This is a rolling programme. Applications can be made at any time.

Loans are available to assist the start-up and development of co-operative enterprises in the UK. The Fund aims to help communities develop co-operative, mutual or social enterprise solutions to face social or economic challenges.  Loans are available for viable co-operative, mutual and social enterprises to assist with expansion or the set up of such an organisation. The scheme offers the following:

• Loans of between £10,000 and £85,000
• Unsecured loans with no personal guarantees
• Interest charged on reducing balance
• Unique understanding of co-operatives
• No set lending terms (flexible between 1-20 years)
• Lending will be at or near market terms
• Ongoing support throughout the term of the loan

Applications may be made at any time.

Loans and equity investments are available to community based, locally led charities and social enterprises in England that are providing essential health, social care, education and training services to improve the quality of life of local individuals, especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged. Long-term investments of between £250,000 and £2 million are available. Investments could be in the form of flexible loans, as well as equity type funding such as revenue participation notes. There are no deadlines. An online application form can be found on the SASC website and can be submitted at any time.

Discretionary grants are available for social enterprises that address societal need in the surrounding areas of Drax. Deadline: ongoing.

Grants up to £2,500 are available for women of colour-led social impact organisations driving innovative projects and creating positive change in communities. Deadline: ongoing.

Loans are available to early stage growing social enterprises and charitable organisations in the UK to address the structural barriers that diverse organisations face. Applications can be made at any time. There are three flexible types of investment available. Applications can be made at any time.

Varied grants and loans are available to support black and racially minoritised social enterprises that need funds to help them to grow. Deadline: ongoing.

Repayable loans of up to £1 million are available to support the arts, culture and heritage social enterprises. Deadline: ongoing.

The Foundation supports organisations that aim to improve the quality of life for people and communities in the UK, now and in the future. It is keen to fund groundbreaking projects that may appear too risky to other funders. Of particular interest are projects relating to community building, strengthening nonprofits, environment and supporting families. Grants of between £500 and £10,000 are available. Apply any time.

Grants up to £1,000 are available for individuals or groups of young people who need finance to help make their social enterprise happen. Deadline: Ongoing.

Kaleidoscope is aimed at giving financial backing to help disabled entrepreneurs start their own private limited company, social enterprise, charity, or not for profit organisation. Deadline: ongoing.

Grants up to £300,000 are available for social enterprises and businesses to positively impact communities and the environment. Deadline: ongoing.

A package of professional business support and targeted grant funding is available for social enterprises across all sectors in the UK to help them grow and to achieve greater social impact. Support is available for business models which are sustainable and capable of driving growth. To apply, please contact the Social Business Trust for an initial discussion by email:  info@socialbusinesstrust.org.

Loans up to £1,000,000 are available for social enterprises, charities and community groups to grow and sustain their social impact. Deadline: ongoing.