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The effects of the cost-of-living crisis are hitting marginalised and minoritised communities the hardest, with many people struggling to get by - considered too high risk to have access to beneficial financial services, like bank accounts or credit, that others take for granted.
The Funding Futures Programme funds and supports 16-30 year olds with great ideas for solutions to help those sidelined by the financial system – giving them the tools they need to build financial resilience in their communities, so they become fairer places to live, with opportunities for all. Ideas could tackle financial exclusion directly or indirectly.
By listening to, and working closely with, the next generation of leaders and pioneers, the Funding Futures Programme will help create a future where a healthy economy means good, sustainable jobs, with money flowing back into communities right across the UK.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Funding Futures Programme you must be:
Tailored grants
Our grants are designed around you, helping you to meet your unique goals.
Up to £8,000
You are committed to creating social impact in a financially sustainable way. You are at an early stage or have started to make a difference to people's lives, communities, or the planet.
For social venture costs
Incorporated
Not yet or less than 4 years
Selling goods and services
Less than 1 year
Up to £18,000
You are the founder of a financially sustainable social venture that is making a positive difference to people’s lives, communities, or the planet. You have evidence of your social impact and ambitions to build on it.
For social venture costs
For social entrepreneur living costs
Incorporated
Less than 4 years
Selling goods and services
1 to 4 years
Tailored services
Our support is personalised, ensuring you get practical help to overcome your specific challenges and to grow efficiently.
Support manager
Upskill with your peers
Expert advice and guidance
Legal adviser consultancy
Monthly online meetings
Sector specific expertise
Programme eligibility
Stage
Have an idea or have been operating for less than 4 years
Aged
16 years old or older
Located in
United Kingdom
Focus
Access to employment sector
Support manager
Upskill with your peers
Expert advice and guidance
Legal adviser consultancy
Monthly online meetings
Sector specific expertise
Programme eligibility
Stage
Have an idea or have been operating for less than 4 years
Aged
16 years old or older
Located in
United Kingdom
Focus
Healthy ageing sector
Support manager
Upskill with your peers
Expert advice and guidance
Legal adviser consultancy
Programme eligibility
Stage
Have an idea or have been operating for less than 4 years
Aged
16 years old or older
Located in
United Kingdom
Focus
Any sector
Support manager
Upskill with your peers
Expert advice and guidance
Legal adviser consultancy
Tailored Workshops
Learning journeys
Learning circles
Subsidised Consultancy
Programme eligibility
Stage
Have an idea or have been operating for less than 4 years
Aged
16 years old or older
Located in
England
Focus
Sports and physical activity sectors