As a social enterprise, you can access funding to start or expand any project dedicated to helping your community. Here are some examples we’ve come across:

• Digitally upskilling the unemployed to improve their career prospects
• Delivering food and basic supplies to disadvantaged households
• Offering financial and mental support to sufferers
• Helping domestic abuse victims
• Healthy lifestyle – providing sports and games activities

This can seem like quite a daunting process…

We’re here to make this quick and easy by offering you:

1. Business Package: Application Writing x2
We write two grant applications tailored to your needs, aimed at raising £7,000–£15,000. This is ideal if you’re short on time.

What’s included:

• A short session to understand your organisation’s vision and direction
• Collating the key info needed from your team
• Researching relevant and active funders
• Writing and refining each application
• Creating a funding tracker to support future applications

Cost: £497 upfront + 10% of funds successfully raised

2. One-Day Intensive
We spend a full day with your team, training you to write strong bids and completing one application ready for submission by the end of the day.

Cost: £997 flat fee

Perfect if you’d like to gain confidence and hands-on skills fast.

3. Premium Package: Long-Term Partnership
For those aiming to raise £100,000+ over 2–5 years, this is a comprehensive strategy and support package that includes everything from the £497 package, plus:

• Identifying additional income streams based on your current skill sets
• Helping you leverage those skills to attract future funding
• Crafting long-term objectives and funding strategies
• Regular guidance and accountability over time
• Templates, trackers, and systems to build sustainability

Cost: £2,997 upfront + 10% of all funds raised

Selecting the right funder can be a tough decision, and it depends on:

• The amount of funding you are hoping to receive.
• Your income in the last financial year.
• How long you have been running your projects (and the evidence you have for them).
• How your social enterprise is incorporated (e.g. registered charity, limited-by-guarantee organisation).

We run grant funding courses for different funders. If you’re not sure which one is the right fit for you, reach out to schedule a 15-minute consultation and we’ll recommend one based on your needs.

We want to be upfront with you about the possible risks, and how we will offset them. 

You may not get the grant on your first try! This may be for one of two reasons:

1. There is something missing from your application. In this case, funders will be very clear about what they would like you to change in your application before you should reapply.
2. There are too many applications in your area at the same time. This happens, but don’t get discouraged. Most funders let you reapply right away.

What we do is give you the necessary tips and tricks to ensure your application gets noticed as quickly as possible.

Contact us at 07932 394620 or grantfunding@schoolofsocialsustainability.org for more information and to express your interest.