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Local and national support

Big Society Capital

Big Society Capital connects capital with social enterprises, charities and social purpose organisations.

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Social Enterprise NI

A representative body for social enterprises and social entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland.

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Dundee Social Enterprise Network

Are you a new or growing social enterprise looking for support?

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Social Enterprise UK

Information resources, advice, and membership organisation for people starting and running a social enterprise in the UK.

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Third Sector Support - Community, Heritage, Social Enterprise and Charity Support

A useful collection of funding resources, search tools and consultants for people starting and running a non profit, community, heritage, social enterprise or charity.

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Glasgow Social Enterprise Network (GSEN)

A membership network of social enterprise leaders providing information, resources and support.

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Third Sector Support for the North East - Community, Heritage, Social Enterprise and Charity Support

A useful collection of funding resources, search tools and consultants for people starting and running a non profit, community, heritage, social enterprise or charity in the North East.

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Social Enterprise Newry, Mourne and Down (SENMD)

Advice and guidance on a wide range of topics to support people exploring social enterprise ideas.

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File Your CIC Accounts Online

Understand how to file your CIC accounts online.

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Social Enterprise Boost Durham

Social Enterprise Boost Durham project can help you with FREE business support and funding to start you on your journey for change in your community.

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East Devon Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Support Service

Free training for social enterprises in East Devon.

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UnLtd - Support for Social Entrepreneurs

Support available to social enterprises including online resources, mentoring, network events and more.

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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway

Information, support and advice for setting up a Social Enterprise.

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Social Economy West

A programme for people starting tech or digital based businesses in the West of England

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Just Enterprise

Just Enterprise offer businesses in Scotland support for their not-for-profit organisation.

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Social Enterprise East of England (SEEE)

Advice on starting and running a social enterprise in Luton & Bedfordshire.

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Community Foundation Wales

Support for local projects that help strengthen communities across Wales.

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Social Economy Academy

SEA offers a blend of practical and academic workshops. Sessions are aimed at Charities, Community Groups, Social Enterprises and businesses with a clear social or environmental mission.

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Co-operative & Community Finance

Loans for co-operatives and social enterprises

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Fredericks Foundation – Revenue Share

Specialist funding for charities and social enterprises.

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Social enterprise and co-operative support - Belfast City Council

Help when setting up or growing a new social enterprise or co-operative in Belfast.

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SELNET - Lancashire's Social Enterprise Network

Advice, support, seminars and networking for social enterprises in Lancashire.

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Firstport

Are you a social enterprise based in Scotland that is looking for help and advice?

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Flexible Finance Fund

4m of funding and support to 15-25 Black and Racially Minoritised charities and social enterprises in England with a material package of funding and support

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Resonance Social Impact Investment Funds

Investment opportunities for the community/voluntary sector.

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Energy Redress Scheme

Grants for charities who help those with learning difficulties.

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David Solomons Charitable Trust

Grants for charities who help those with learning difficulties.

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Persons with Significant Control and the PSC Register

Legislation and guidance on Persons with Significant Control.

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CDFI - Community Development Finance Institutions

CDFIs are a type of social enterprise that provides support and lends money to businesses and people who struggle to get finance from high street banks.

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Ordering Certified Copies & Certificates via Companies House

Information on how to request certified copies & certificates via companies house.

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Foundation Scotland

Are you part of a community or project in Scotland that carries out work for good causes and are looking for funding support?

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Heritage Enterprise Programme

The Heritage Enterprise programme is for community projects that are looking to grow by investing in neglected historic buildings and bringing them back into use.

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Wigan Council Community Funding

Funding available for eligible community and voluntary organisations in Wigan.

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CIC Regulator

The regulator for Community Interest Companies.

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Decarb Somerset

A programme helping local organisations to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Allia Grants and Small Loans

Grants and social loans for charities and social enterprises based in the East of England

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Elevate NI

Are you a community or voluntary organisation based in Northern Ireland that is looking for opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and expertise?

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Co Operatives UK

Support for co‑ops to start up and thrive through access to expert advice, events and training.

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Northern Ireland Conference Support Scheme

To support tourism recovery, Tourism Northern Ireland, Belfast City Council, and Visit Belfast have launched a major new scheme to help associations to host their conference and meetings in Belfast.

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Angus Business Connections

Angus Business Connections provides free support to businesses in rural Angus.

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The Reach Fund

Grants available to eligible charities and social enterprises to help raise investment.

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Dorset Business Mentors

One-to-one mentoring support for small businesses, charities and social enterprises across Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.

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Enterprise North West

Enterprise North West specialises in business development & early stage growth, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, social enterprise and social innovation projects.

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Volunteers

Link to support on using volunteers in your Charity.

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Heart of Bucks

Funding and finance opportunities for community charities and voluntary groups in Buckinghamshire.

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How to register a Charity

Information around how and what you may need to register for charitable status.

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Tax relief for Charities

Guidance on tax relief on certain types of income when you are a charity.

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Tax for charities

Helpful information on some areas of tax payments when you are a registered charity.

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Updating Charity Details - Your First Annual Return

Guidance on checking your charity's details before viewing your first annual accounts online.

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Sports Scotland - Sports Facilities Fund (SFF)

Grants for projects that will encourage and maximise sports participation in local communities.

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TV Licensing for Clubs and Community Groups

Information and regulations for clubs and community groups around TV licensing.

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Wolfston Foundation - Funding for Places

Grant funding for registered charities and local authorities.

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Asda Community Foundation

The Asda Foundation supports small organisations in several ways throughout the year.

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Entrepreneurial Spark

Help for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to find new ways to develop their business, local economies and communities.

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The Weavers Company Benevolent Fund

Grant funding for organisations supporting ex-offenders and disadvantaged young people.

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Aviva Community Fund

The Aviva Community Fund is committed to supporting the organisations that are doing great work to build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

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Registering a CIC - Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions providing information on registering a Community Interest Company.

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Amazon Regional Creatives Fund

The Regional Creatives Fund is offering grants of up to £30,000 to charities that help underserved communities pursue their creative ambitions.

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Scottish EDGE

A competition for early-stage, innovative and high-growth businesses to obtain funding.

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Scottish Land Fund

Grant funding available to support community ownership in rural and urban Scotland.

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Omagh Enterprise

Omagh Enterprise Company’s aim is to promote enterprise and support start-up, growth and social economy businesses in the area.

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UnLtd - Millennium Awards Trust (Starting Up)

Funding and support on offer to social entrepreneurs looking to start a social enterprise.

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Persimmon Charitable Foundation

Funding for charities across the UK.

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Social Enterprise Kent

A range of mentoring, workshops and short courses to support people most in need to develop their business skills.

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iSE

iSE offers advice and assistance to people starting and growing a social enterprise.

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National Lottery Heritage Funds

Funding for heritage projects.

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Awards for All (Big Lottery)

National Lottery Awards for All offers grant funding for eligible community projects.

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Everton Development Trust

Advice and support for people wishing to set up a business or Social Enterprise in the Liverpool City Region area.

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Community Funding Advice and Opportunities - Herefordshire Council

For businesses that are not-for-profit organisations, Herefordshire Council offers support and a regularly updated list of funds to help organisations in their area.

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EDEAL (Eastbourne and District Enterprise Agency)

A range of support services for new and developing businesses in Eastbourne, Wealden and Lewes.

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Milton Keynes Community Foundation

Offers grants to businesses looking to create a positive impact on the lives of people living in Milton Keynes

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BCRS Business Loans

Black Country Reinvestment Society (BCRS) offers access to finance for businesses that have been unable to access mainstream finance sources.

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Cumbria Voluntary Service (CVS)

Provide a range of training seminars, advice, statistics and networking opportunities.

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Organising Voluntary Events, Procurement and Business Support

Planning and procurement information for community/voluntary sector.

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SWEDA - Skills Work Enterprise Development Agency

Advice and workshops for people running or starting a venture in the Black Country.

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Work West Enterprise Agency

Work West Enterprise Agency strives to help its clients achieve this through stimulating enterprise and innovation.

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The Robertson Trust

Match-funded grants for eligible charities in Scotland.

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Growth Impact Fund

Social investment funding for organisations with growth, improved equality and diversity goals.

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Community Shares Unit - Community Shares Booster Programme

Match funding that's designed to help disadvantaged communities build successful businesses that will have high impact and engagement.

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Mallusk Enterprise Park

Mallusk Enterprise Park is a leading provider of business support services in Northern Ireland, serving primarily the Newton Abbey area of BT36 and BT37.

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Fife Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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Renfrewshire Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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Workspace Ltd (Draperstown)

Provide support to new and existing businesses through a variety of support programmes.

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Wrexham County Borough Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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Solihull Borough Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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Thurrock Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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Northumberland County Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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West Dunbartonshire Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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Third Sector Support Wales

Free resources to help you stay informed, improve your knowledge and connect with others in the third sector.

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Law Works: Not-For-Profits-Programme

The Not-For-Profits Programme brokers legal advice to small not-for-profit organisations on a wide range of legal issues.

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Shaw Trust

Support for disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work or start a business.

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Postcode Community Trust - Wales

The aim of People's Postcode Trust is to support smaller charities and good causes in Wales to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and the planet.

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Sport England - Movement Fund

Grants for non-profit organisations with projects aiming to help people take up sports.

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VAST

Voluntary Action Stoke-On-Trent provide business support to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector.

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RICS - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

Information on the professional body that accredits professionals within the land, property and construction sectors.

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Set up a Charity - 6 things to consider

Some initial steps when you are looking to set up a Charity.

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