Nicola Curtis
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Award Programme
Open
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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:
Funding
Tailored grants
Our grants are designed around you, helping you to meet your unique goals.
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Incorporated
Not yet or less than 4 years
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Selling goods and services
Less than 1 year
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Incorporated
Less than 4 years
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Selling goods and services
1 to 4 years
Starting Up
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
Social venture eligibility
Scaling Up
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
Social venture eligibility
Support
Tailored services
Our support is personalised, ensuring you get practical help to overcome your specific challenges and to grow efficiently.
- Support manager
- This person will guide you through your support, offering one to one coaching throughout your award period. We have dedicated teams and specialist support available to help you to identify & work towards your support goals to help you & your venture flourish.
- Upskill with your peers
- You'll have access to a regular and varied calendar of workshops from expert facilitators and we'll help you to develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding by connecting you to fellow Award Winners.
- Expert advice and guidance
- We have a large network of supportive business professionals, corporate partners and alumni who will generously offer you the expert advice and mentoring you need to develop as a social entrepreneur.
- Legal adviser consultancy
- Our legal partners can offer professional consultation on a variety of topics; from determining the best legal structure for you, to discussing your intellectual property and assisting with leases and contracts.
- Financial literacy resources
- You'll receive support to help strengthen your financial literacy skills and help improve the financial resilience of your social venture.
- Peer-to-Peer Learning
- Regular opportunities to connect with fellow social entrepreneurs working to reduce financial inequalities to share the journey and learn from their experiences.