Social Investment Gateway Programme

Social Investment Gateway Programme
Ongoing

Funding

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Location

UK-wide

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This free 12-month programme helps charities, social enterprises, and community organisations get ready for social investment. Social investment means borrowing money or taking on investors to grow your organisation, rather than applying for a grant. The programme is run by Action Together and is based in North West England. It is designed for organisations that want to strengthen their trading activity and aim to seek social investment within the next three years.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must intend to seek social investment within the next three years
  • Must be a charity, social enterprise, or community organisation
Who is this for?

This programme is for charities, social enterprises, and community organisations in North West England. You should be planning to seek social investment within the next three years and want to grow through trading. It is not for organisations looking for traditional grants or those with no plans to take on investment.

Full details from Social Investment Gateway Programme

Aims/priorities: This free 12-month support programme is a gateway to social investment for charities, social enterprises and community organisations that want to strengthen trading and move nearer to investment readiness within the next three years.Applicants must be intending to grow their organisation through applying for social investment in the next three…

How to apply

Applications are managed by Action Together. Contact them directly to find out how to apply and whether your organisation is eligible. No specific portal or deadline has been listed, so reach out as soon as possible.

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Last updated: 3 August 2026