DOING GOOD & DOING WELL
GRANT FUNDING
We offer 3 grant funding services to help you get faster and easier access to grant money, so you can grow your social enterprise and stop worrying about finances. We have services to cater for your needs regardless of the cost and level of involvement you’re looking for. Keep reading and find the right fit for you!
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GRANT FUNDING SERVICES
We Raise £100K For You
We write grant applications for you and oversee the entire grant funding process, to make sure you are successful and receive the money.
Group Course - Grant Funding
Join us on a half-day course and find out everything you need to write a successful grant funding application.
One-to-One Masterclass - GRANT FUNDING
Spend an entire day with a consultant, who will deliver a personalised grant funding training and work on applications with you.
THE PURPOSE OF GRANT FUNDING
PROJECT EXAMPLESAs 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
APPLYING FOR GRANT FUNDING
WE MAKE GRANT FUNDING EASYThis can seem like quite a daunting process…
Which grant funding should you apply for? ………………………………………………
What kind of projects have the best chance of being funded? ………………………………………………
How can you highlight your project’s strengths in the application?
We’re here to make this quick and easy by offering you:
A recommendation of the most suitable funding for your project
Yes, there could be multiple!
Writing grant applications
We know the language and structure funders are looking for.
A dedicated consultant
Someone in our team you can reach out to with any questions.
Help designing the project
If you need any. You could also have a very clear idea in mind.
Communicating with funders on your behalf
Funders often ask for more information after they shortlist you, and we compose those messages.
A community of social entrepreneurs
We will put you in touch with our other clients so you can also support each other.
GRANT SERVICES FOR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
WHICH GRANT SERVICE IS BEST FOR YOU?Grants and other funding are a great addition to your social enterprise, whether you’re a young firm or well-established. It creates an opportunity to quickly expand your work and removes financial stress. It may even jumpstart your activities by helping you reach a critical mass, and therefore allow you to reach your full potential.
At this point, you’re most likely convinced that applying for grant/other funding is the right step for your business, but this brings on another question:
Which grant funding service should I choose?
Raise £100K
For organisations with an income of over £75k per year, we recommend ‘We Raise £100k’ option, as we strongly believe that we can raise £100k for you over 3 years. ………………………………………………………………
GROUP COURSE
Our Group Course is the best option if you’re looking for something low-cost that will still give you access to all our valuable knowledge. …………………………………
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One-to-One Masterclass
A One-to-One Masterclass is the best solution if you want our consultants to dedicate time to you specifically. It is pricier, but you naturally get more specialised advice and write funding applications together with us.
Why work with a consultancy firm instead of applying by yourself?
- To save time. Lots of it. No more reading guidelines and application-writing tips. You can take this weight off your shoulders and focus on running your business and jointly pursuing what really matters – delivering massive social impact with financial security.
- To have a significantly better chance of being granted funding. We are constantly writing funding applications for UK clients and have become familiar with the different sources. Our expertise allows us to advise on whether an application is worth making, and how to tell the funders what they want to hear.
- We can be a “sounding board”. While ideas are still in their infancy, you may not want to run them by your staff, but you should not isolate yourself. We are here to provide a listening ear, strategic advice and confidentiality to help you make the right decision. Your success is our success.
To get started, contact us and book a free 15-minute consultation.
CONTACTFUNDING Process
The School of Social Sustainability is here to help your social enterprise obtain grant funding and grow.
Raising funding is not as hard as it may seem.
We’re here to help this become a quick and easy process, so you can focus on your social impact.
Consultation
Contact us to book a free 15 minute consultation.
Choose Your Service
With our advice, you choose the best funding service for you.
Application Advice
We work together to reach your funding objectives.
Great Results
You obtain funding which allows you to continue growing your social enterprise and helping your community.
OUR OTHER SERVICES
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CONSULTANCY SERVICES
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME
ONE-TO-ONE MASTERCLASSES
Join us on a personalised 1-day masterclass and dive into a social entrepreneurship topic that will fuel significant business growth.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about grants and funding for social enterprises in the UK.
What is the difference between grants and funding?
Grant funding is different from other types of funding because it is money given to deliver a particular social project agreed upon between your organisation and the funding body. It is also money that you do not need to pay back as long as you spend the funds as agreed.
Who qualifies for grant money?
In regards to Social Grants, any organisation that is legally structured as a charity or social enterprise can qualify for a social grant.
Are grants hard to get?
Yes & No. Yes, because unless the project you want to offer to the community falls within the remit of the funding organisation, you will struggle to get grant funding. No, because almost any social idea you have can be funded by someone, you just need to find the right funder.
Does a grant have to be repaid?
No, all grant funding is not required to be repaid, except in circumstances where the funds have been misappropriated.
How long does it take to get a grant?
The larger the funding, the longer it can take. On average, it takes between 3-9 months from submitting a funding application to get money in the bank.
GRANT FUNDING IN NUMBERS
Grants are ideal for supporting research and development, building capacity or for new activities which over time could become self-financing. They are also widely used for projects and to cover the core operating costs of voluntary and community organisations such as salaries and overheads.GRANT FUNDERS IN THE UK
billion £ spent by Gov in grants
Social Enterprises in the UK
non-for-profit organizations in the UK
SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS
‘Just start’ – Do more than talk about it. Take actions and small steps, such as writing down your idea, attending a seminar, reading a book, and talking to somebody.