Local and national support
Big Society Capital
Big Society Capital connects capital with social enterprises, charities and social purpose organisations.
Read MoreSocial Enterprise NI
A representative body for social enterprises and social entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland.
Read MoreDundee Social Enterprise Network
Are you a new or growing social enterprise looking for support?
Read MoreSocial Enterprise UK
Information resources, advice, and membership organisation for people starting and running a social enterprise in the UK.
Read MoreThird 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.
Read MoreGlasgow Social Enterprise Network (GSEN)
A membership network of social enterprise leaders providing information, resources and support.
Read MoreThird 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.
Read MoreSocial Enterprise Newry, Mourne and Down (SENMD)
Advice and guidance on a wide range of topics to support people exploring social enterprise ideas.
Read MoreSocial 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.
Read MoreEast Devon Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Support Service
Free training for social enterprises in East Devon.
Read MoreUnLtd - Support for Social Entrepreneurs
Support available to social enterprises including online resources, mentoring, network events and more.
Read MoreThird Sector Dumfries and Galloway
Information, support and advice for setting up a Social Enterprise.
Read MoreSocial Economy West
A programme for people starting tech or digital based businesses in the West of England
Read MoreJust Enterprise
Just Enterprise offer businesses in Scotland support for their not-for-profit organisation.
Read MoreSocial Enterprise East of England (SEEE)
Advice on starting and running a social enterprise in Luton & Bedfordshire.
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Wales
Support for local projects that help strengthen communities across Wales.
Read MoreSocial 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.
Read MoreFredericks Foundation – Revenue Share
Specialist funding for charities and social enterprises.
Read MoreSocial enterprise and co-operative support - Belfast City Council
Help when setting up or growing a new social enterprise or co-operative in Belfast.
Read MoreSELNET - Lancashire's Social Enterprise Network
Advice, support, seminars and networking for social enterprises in Lancashire.
Read MoreFirstport
Are you a social enterprise based in Scotland that is looking for help and advice?
Read MoreFlexible 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
Read MoreResonance Social Impact Investment Funds
Investment opportunities for the community/voluntary sector.
Read MoreDavid Solomons Charitable Trust
Grants for charities who help those with learning difficulties.
Read MorePersons with Significant Control and the PSC Register
Legislation and guidance on Persons with Significant Control.
Read MoreCDFI - 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.
Read MoreOrdering Certified Copies & Certificates via Companies House
Information on how to request certified copies & certificates via companies house.
Read MoreFoundation Scotland
Are you part of a community or project in Scotland that carries out work for good causes and are looking for funding support?
Read MoreHeritage 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.
Read MoreWigan Council Community Funding
Funding available for eligible community and voluntary organisations in Wigan.
Read MoreAllia Grants and Small Loans
Grants and social loans for charities and social enterprises based in the East of England
Read MoreElevate NI
Are you a community or voluntary organisation based in Northern Ireland that is looking for opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and expertise?
Read MoreCo Operatives UK
Support for co‑ops to start up and thrive through access to expert advice, events and training.
Read MoreNorthern 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.
Read MoreAngus Business Connections
Angus Business Connections provides free support to businesses in rural Angus.
Read MoreThe Reach Fund
Grants available to eligible charities and social enterprises to help raise investment.
Read MoreDorset Business Mentors
One-to-one mentoring support for small businesses, charities and social enterprises across Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole.
Read MoreEnterprise North West
Enterprise North West specialises in business development & early stage growth, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, social enterprise and social innovation projects.
Read MoreHeart of Bucks
Funding and finance opportunities for community charities and voluntary groups in Buckinghamshire.
Read MoreHow to register a Charity
Information around how and what you may need to register for charitable status.
Read MoreTax relief for Charities
Guidance on tax relief on certain types of income when you are a charity.
Read MoreTax for charities
Helpful information on some areas of tax payments when you are a registered charity.
Read MoreUpdating Charity Details - Your First Annual Return
Guidance on checking your charity's details before viewing your first annual accounts online.
Read MoreSports Scotland - Sports Facilities Fund (SFF)
Grants for projects that will encourage and maximise sports participation in local communities.
Read MoreTV Licensing for Clubs and Community Groups
Information and regulations for clubs and community groups around TV licensing.
Read MoreWolfston Foundation - Funding for Places
Grant funding for registered charities and local authorities.
Read MoreAsda Community Foundation
The Asda Foundation supports small organisations in several ways throughout the year.
Read MoreEntrepreneurial Spark
Help for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to find new ways to develop their business, local economies and communities.
Read MoreThe Weavers Company Benevolent Fund
Grant funding for organisations supporting ex-offenders and disadvantaged young people.
Read MoreAviva 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.
Read MoreRegistering a CIC - Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions providing information on registering a Community Interest Company.
Read MoreAmazon 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.
Read MoreScottish EDGE
A competition for early-stage, innovative and high-growth businesses to obtain funding.
Read MoreScottish Land Fund
Grant funding available to support community ownership in rural and urban Scotland.
Read MoreOmagh Enterprise
Omagh Enterprise Company’s aim is to promote enterprise and support start-up, growth and social economy businesses in the area.
Read MoreUnLtd - Millennium Awards Trust (Starting Up)
Funding and support on offer to social entrepreneurs looking to start a social enterprise.
Read MoreSocial Enterprise Kent
A range of mentoring, workshops and short courses to support people most in need to develop their business skills.
Read MoreAwards for All (Big Lottery)
National Lottery Awards for All offers grant funding for eligible community projects.
Read MoreEverton Development Trust
Advice and support for people wishing to set up a business or Social Enterprise in the Liverpool City Region area.
Read MoreCommunity 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.
Read MoreEDEAL (Eastbourne and District Enterprise Agency)
A range of support services for new and developing businesses in Eastbourne, Wealden and Lewes.
Read MoreMilton Keynes Community Foundation
Offers grants to businesses looking to create a positive impact on the lives of people living in Milton Keynes
Read MoreBCRS Business Loans
Black Country Reinvestment Society (BCRS) offers access to finance for businesses that have been unable to access mainstream finance sources.
Read MoreCumbria Voluntary Service (CVS)
Provide a range of training seminars, advice, statistics and networking opportunities.
Read MoreOrganising Voluntary Events, Procurement and Business Support
Planning and procurement information for community/voluntary sector.
Read MoreSWEDA - Skills Work Enterprise Development Agency
Advice and workshops for people running or starting a venture in the Black Country.
Read MoreWork West Enterprise Agency
Work West Enterprise Agency strives to help its clients achieve this through stimulating enterprise and innovation.
Read MoreGrowth Impact Fund
Social investment funding for organisations with growth, improved equality and diversity goals.
Read MoreCommunity 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.
Read MoreMallusk 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.
Read MoreFife Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreRenfrewshire Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreWorkspace Ltd (Draperstown)
Provide support to new and existing businesses through a variety of support programmes.
Read MoreWrexham County Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreSolihull Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreThurrock Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreNorthumberland County Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreWest Dunbartonshire Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreThird Sector Support Wales
Free resources to help you stay informed, improve your knowledge and connect with others in the third sector.
Read MoreLaw 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.
Read MoreShaw Trust
Support for disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work or start a business.
Read MorePostcode 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.
Read MoreSport England - Movement Fund
Grants for non-profit organisations with projects aiming to help people take up sports.
Read MoreVAST
Voluntary Action Stoke-On-Trent provide business support to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector.
Read MoreRICS - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Information on the professional body that accredits professionals within the land, property and construction sectors.
Read MoreSet up a Charity - 6 things to consider
Some initial steps when you are looking to set up a Charity.
Read MoreFalkirk Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreThe Key Fund - grants and loans
The Key Fund offers a range of mixed grants and loan programmes to community and social enterprises across the North of England and the Midlands.
Read MoreDigital Pathfinders
Digital Pathfinders helps SMEs, charities and social enterprises across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland become more successful and resilient by adopting digital technology.
Read MoreCoventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency (CWCDA)
Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency (CWCDA) provides free business support for local people to create and sustain all types of social enterprises.
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