Grants for Social Enterprises
Social enterprises can access grants from Power to Change, UnLtd, Big Society Capital, and the National Lottery Community Fund. Many mainstream business grants also accept social enterprise applications. Programmes focus on community impact, financial sustainability, and scaling.
There are currently 337 live grants available for social enterprises in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 8 October 2026 to 31 March 2035.
Checked daily. Last updated 2 October 2026.
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SP Energy Networks Net Zero Fund
SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks has launched a Net Zero Fund to help communities develop net zero initiatives. The fund supports community-led projects that contribute to carbon reduction goals. Energy Saving Trust provides support for the programme. Communities in England can apply on a rolling basis.
Croydon Common Ground Resilience Fund
Croydon Council (via Government's Common Ground Resilience Fund)
Croydon Council has £25,000 to share with local voluntary organisations. The money comes from the Government's Common Ground Resilience Fund. It is designed to help voluntary sector groups become more resilient. Community and voluntary organisations based in or serving Croydon can apply.
Social Investment Fund for London
City Bridge Foundation
City Bridge Foundation offers up to £22 million in social investment for London. The fund supports established social purpose organisations, including social enterprises and impact-driven businesses. You can apply at any time as this is a rolling fund. Your organisation must be based in or working in Greater London.
Brent Together Towards Zero Grant
London Borough of Brent
This grant offers up to £5,000 for community projects in Brent that tackle climate change and improve the local area. It is aimed at voluntary organisations and community groups. Your project must focus on environmental sustainability and community benefit. You must provide most of your services to people living in Brent.
Young Brent Foundation Funding
Young Brent Foundation
Young Brent Foundation offers funding for groups running activities and services for children and young people in Brent. You must be a voluntary organisation or community group based in or working in the Brent area. Projects should focus on improving outcomes for young people.
Hobin's Community Fund
Manchester City Council
Manchester City Council's Hobin's Community Fund supports local projects that benefit Manchester residents. The fund provides grants to community organisations to deliver services and activities that address local needs. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.
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Ambition North Wales / Uchelgais Gogledd Cymru
This grant helps businesses in North Wales upgrade their wireless connectivity systems. It aims to improve productivity and efficiency. You can apply for between £20,000 and £2,000,000. The deadline to apply is 19 October 2026.
Contracts for Innovation: Innovation in play to improve child outcomes
Innovate UK Business Connect
This grant offers a share of £3 million to develop practical solutions around play for children and young people. Your project should reignite the importance of play and improve access to high quality, real world play experiences. Applications are open to organisations based in England. The deadline to apply is 28 October 2026.
See all 9 rounds of Contracts for InnovationBarclays Community Sport Fund
Barclays (delivered in partnership with Sported)
The Barclays Community Sport Fund helps community groups make football, tennis, and cricket more accessible to women and girls. You can get Access Grants of £1,000 for running activities or Female Coaches for Girls Grants of £160-£200 for Level 1 coaching qualifications. The fund targets groups working in deprived or rural areas. You must be a charity or not-for-profit organisation delivering these three sports. The programme runs from April 2025 to December 2027. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.
See all 2 rounds of Barclays Community Sport FundNational Lottery Heritage Grants: £10,000 to £250,000
National Lottery Heritage Fund
This grant funds heritage projects across England. You can apply for between £10,000 and £250,000. Projects can include restoring buildings, conserving nature, recording oral histories, or creating digital archives. It is open to community groups, charities, private owners, and local authorities. There is no fixed deadline. You do not need to provide match funding for grants under £250,000.
See all 3 rounds of National Lottery Heritage GrantsRochdale Communities Fund – Micro Grants for up to £1,000
Action Together offers micro grants of up to £1,000 for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups in Rochdale Borough. The funding comes from Rochdale Borough Council's Public Health team. It helps groups support individuals, families and communities in the area. Priority goes to micro and small groups. The grants are rolling with no set deadline. You can apply when you are ready. Limited funds are available so apply early.
See all 2 rounds of Rochdale Communities FundNational Lottery Awards for All England
National Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Awards for All England funds community projects that bring people together. You can get between £300 and £20,000 for projects lasting up to 2 years. The grant helps improve local communities across England. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time. You can use the money for activities, equipment, or running costs for your project. The funding comes from National Lottery players. Projects must show how they will benefit local people and communities.
See all 2 rounds of National Lottery Awards for All EnglandOne Stop Community Partnership Programme
One Stop
One Stop funds community groups and organisations near its stores. Your group must be within two miles of a One Stop store in England. The programme focuses on tackling food poverty, supporting vulnerable people, and improving the environment. Over 438 local groups have already received support through this programme.
See all 2 rounds of One Stop Community Partnership ProgrammeWandsworth Grant Fund - Emergency Funding
Wandsworth Borough Council
This fund offers emergency grants between £500 and £5,000. It is for voluntary and community organisations in Wandsworth facing urgent situations. You can apply outside of the normal funding rounds if your need cannot wait. You must meet specific emergency criteria set by the Wandsworth Grant Fund team.
See all 2 rounds of Wandsworth Grant FundRead the guide: Social Enterprise Grants UK: A Practical Guide
How to find and win social enterprise grants in the UK, from CIC funding to community foundations, plus who is eligible and what funders expect.