Are there grants available for Social Enterprise?
Are there grants available for Social Enterprise?
In some cases Yes. Grants are available from a variety of sources such as Government, EU, Regional Development Agencies, Local Authorities and Charitable Trusts. They will however be linked to specific criteria's, precise areas of business, location or even just areas which promote regeneration. Not everyone is eligible for every grant and each grant will have a number of factors which need careful consideration in checking eligibility. Advice on what grants are most accessible to you should be discussed in the first instance with your regional development agency or business link. We can also point you in the right direction simply register your details with us through our network support register or email and we shall help guide you to appropriate grant and support directories.
SES Resources
Knowledge limitations can be a harsh reality for many organisations operating in the social enterprise sector. But a clear understanding of the resources that are available – and how to acquire them – can be a distinct advantage on the road to sustainability. After all, the key factor in Social Enterprise is all about long-term survival, and in order for individual enterprises to become sustainable, they must develop their organisations meaningfully over time. To do this means continuously searching for new opportunities to create revenue, as well as for ways to improve existing products and services. Therefore whatever your experience is, start-up or longer term support, passing on your knowledge will not only assist in the creation of new Social Enterprises, but will help existing organisations move up the ladder
