Social Enterprise Grants UK

Social enterprise grants are available from Power to Change, UnLtd, Big Society Capital, and the National Lottery Community Fund. CICs and social enterprises can also access mainstream business grants. Programmes focus on community impact, financial sustainability, and scaling social businesses.

There are currently 24 live grants available for social enterprises in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 26 October 2026 to 24 November 2026.

Checked daily. Last updated 11 October 2026.

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Volunteer Celebration Fund 2026 - Action Together

Volunteer Celebration Fund 2026

Up to £1,000National (UK-wide)

The Volunteer Celebration Fund 2026 supports events and activities during Volunteers' Week (1-7 June 2026). You can get up to £1,000 to celebrate and thank volunteers in your community. The fund is for voluntary groups, community organisations, faith groups and social enterprises in North West England. You can use the money for celebration events, thank you activities, or volunteer recognition initiatives. The application process appears to be rolling with no fixed deadline. Action Together runs this fund to help communities show appreciation for their volunteers. This is a small grant designed to make volunteer appreciation events possible.

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HIWCF Community Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

£1,000 - £5,000England, South East England

This grant supports smaller, grassroots non-profit groups across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. You can apply for between £1,000 and £5,000. It is open to charities, CICs, and constituted community organisations. The programme runs annual themed rounds, so the focus of each round may change.

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Trading for Good

Power to Change

Funding amount not listedEngland

Trading for Good supports community businesses in England to develop trading income streams. The programme includes a Match Trading Grant and learning programme. It helps build resilient community businesses through specialist support.

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HIWCF Community Group Grants

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

£1,000 - £5,000England, South East England

This grant supports smaller, grassroots community groups across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. You can apply for between £1,000 and £5,000. The programme runs annual themed rounds, so the focus changes each year. Non-profit organisations can apply, including charities, CICs, and constituted community groups.

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Baltic Ventures Launchpad

Baltic Ventures

Funding amount not listedEngland, North West England

Baltic Ventures Launchpad is a 12-week programme for ambitious founders in Liverpool City Region. You get hands-on workshops and expert one-to-one coaching. The programme helps you validate your product ideas and connect with customers. You also join a supportive community of other founders. This is for people ready to turn their business ideas into real impact. The programme runs on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. No funding amount is specified for this programme.

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Surrey Smokefree Generation Grant Award Scheme

Surrey County Council

Up to £7,000South East England

Surrey County Council offers grants up to £7,000 for voluntary and community organisations. The money helps develop projects that get more people using local stop smoking services. You can use the funding to create initiatives that raise awareness about quitting smoking. The grant targets Voluntary Community Social Enterprise organisations in Surrey. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis with no fixed deadline. You need to show how your project will increase engagement with stop smoking services. The funding helps tackle smoking in local communities.

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Deadline · 26 Oct 2026

Greenwich Strength in People Themed Grants 2027 to 2031

Royal Borough of Greenwich

Up to £225,000London

Applications are open until 5pm UK time on 26 October 2026 for voluntary, community and faith organisations delivering services in Greenwich from April 2027. Nine themes cover social connection, carers, community centres, creative health, homelessness, advice, SEND, and volunteering. Bid limits vary by theme from £60,000 to £225,000; smaller bids are welcome. The £2.35 million per year is the shared programme budget, not an individual award. Separate neighbourhood and organisation-development grants are planned for 2027.

Deadline · 24 Nov 2026

BFI Skills Fund Pilot Projects: Call 1, Professional Development Framework

British Film Institute

Up to £150,000England

The BFI is offering up to £150,000 to develop and pilot a professional development framework for technical and craft skills in the UK screen sector. Only one award will be made. The framework should help people progress through technical and craft roles, improve worker retention, and make it easier for people from live music and theatre to move into screen. The deadline to apply is midday on 24 November 2026.

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Shared Prosperity Fund

Cardiff Council

Funding amount not listedWales

The Shared Prosperity Fund helps businesses in Cardiff boost productivity, pay, jobs and living standards. Cardiff Council runs this funding programme to support economic development and growth initiatives. Any business operating in Cardiff can apply. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. You can use the money for projects that improve your business productivity or create jobs. The fund aims to raise living standards in the local area.

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Aviva Community Fund

Aviva

Funding amount not listedEngland, South East England

The Aviva Community Fund supports small UK causes making a difference in their local community. Aviva has partnered with Crowdfunder to run this programme. It helps causes build their capabilities and raise money in a more sustainable way. Aviva's workforce also gets involved to support funded causes.

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Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Funding amount not listedEngland, Scotland, Wales, South East England

This scheme funds energy-related projects that help people across England, Scotland, and Wales. Registered charities, Community Interest Companies, co-operative societies, and community benefit societies can apply. Your project must meet the scheme's priorities, though these are not listed in detail here.

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British Gas - Energy for Tomorrow (with Crowdfunding)

British Gas

Up to £40,000National (UK-wide)

This fund helps grassroots sports clubs and community groups cut energy costs and reduce carbon emissions. It pays for energy-saving improvements to your club facilities or premises. You get matched funding, energy advice, and crowdfunding support. It is open to groups in England, Scotland, or Wales.

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Barrhill Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

From £1,000Scotland

The Barrhill Community Fund provides grants to local projects and organisations. The money comes from wind farm community benefits in the Barrhill area. You can apply for funding to support community projects and initiatives. The fund is managed by Barrhill Community Interest Company. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. The exact funding amounts available are not specified. You will need to contact the fund directly for application details and eligibility requirements.

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Jobs Guarantee

Funding amount not listedNational (UK-wide)

The Jobs Guarantee is a UK Government programme for young people aged 18 to 24. It provides a fully funded six-month paid job plus employability support. It targets young people who have been claiming Universal Credit and actively looking for work for 18 months. In the North West of England, it is delivered through Action Together using grant funding.

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Social Lending Programme

Kent Community Foundation

£10,000 - £100,000England, South East England

Kent Community Foundation offers unsecured loans between £10,000 and £100,000 for organisations in Kent and Medway. Up to 30% of your loan can be converted to a grant, which you do not need to repay. This blended finance helps organisations grow, innovate, or sustain their impact. You can apply at any time as there are no set deadlines. The programme combines loan and grant funding in one package. Social enterprises and finance organisations are particularly encouraged to apply. You must be based in Kent or Medway to be eligible.

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Voluntary and Community Sector Support Grant

Southwark Council

Funding amount not listedLondon

This grant from Southwark Council supports voluntary and community sector organisations under financial pressure. It is designed to give financial relief to groups delivering community services in Southwark. Your organisation must be experiencing financial difficulty to be eligible.

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Open Grants Programme

The Clothworkers' Foundation

Funding amount not listedEngland

The Clothworkers' Foundation gives capital grants to charities and social businesses in England. You must work with marginalised or disadvantaged people and communities. The programme aims to support a more equitable society. No funding amounts or deadlines are listed for this programme.

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Severn Trent Community Fund

Severn Trent Water

Funding amount not listedEngland, Wales

Severn Trent Water runs this fund to support local charities and community groups. It covers communities within the Severn Trent service area across parts of England and Wales. Severn Trent committed over £20 million across ten years from 2020. An independent customer panel reviews and decides on all applications.

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Your Councillor Community Fund

Surrey County Council

Funding amount not listedEngland, South East England

Surrey County Councillors have budgets to fund local community projects. You can apply for money to run projects that help your local area. Projects must improve social, economic, or environmental well-being in the community. Each councillor has their own budget to give out. You need to apply to your local Surrey County Councillor. The funding amount varies by councillor. Applications are accepted throughout the year. You must be an organisation or group, not an individual.

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Live Well Community Fund - Coaching Grants

Action Together

Up to £1,000North West England

Leaders working in Rochdale Borough can receive up to £1,000 for one-to-one coaching. Action Together offers this support through the Live Well Community Fund while funding remains available.

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Grants for Good

Matthew Good Foundation

£2,000 - £5,000England

Grants for Good gives unrestricted funding of £2,000 to £5,000 to small UK charities, voluntary groups, and social enterprises. Your organisation must have an annual income under £50,000 and a bank account in its own name. Five projects are shortlisted each quarter, sharing £15,000 per round. The application process is simple, with light monitoring requirements once you receive funding.

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Grants for Good

Funding amount not listedEngland, South East England

Grants for Good supports small local charities, voluntary groups, and social enterprises in England. You can apply if your average annual income is less than £50,000. The fund is open to organisations based in South East England. No specific funding amounts or deadlines are listed for this programme.

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Social Investment Fund for London

City Bridge Foundation

Funding amount not listedLondon

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.

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One Oldham Fund Developing Recovery Communities Grant

Oldham Council

From £500North West England

Oldham Council has set aside funding to support people in recovery from addiction or mental health issues. The money goes to voluntary groups, community organisations, faith groups, and social enterprises in Oldham. Your organisation must work directly with people in recovery to be eligible. Private companies and individuals cannot apply.

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