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Topic Introduction

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Information sheet

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Notes

Argyll & Bute Council – Social Enterprise Team

Topic Information Sheet – Social Enterprise last updated March 2012



Information sheet

What is a “Social Enterprise”

There are many definitions of what is a social enterprise … but all contain these key elements:

They trade or earn income from business and have a social objective as a core purpose.

Many (but not all) also have some form of

social ownership and accountability through membership

UK Governments definition is “A Social Enterprise is a business with primarily social objectives whose surpluses are principally reinvested for that purpose in the business or in the community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profits for shareholders and owners”

A more simplified explanation is to think of a social enterprise as a 3rd sector community/voluntary group that is run in a more business way ….. or a company that has social objectives and uses its profits to develop/support that work or invests it back in the community. It sits in between Private Enterprise/Business and Voluntary Community Groups.

Argyll & Bute Council – Social Enterprise Team Topic Information Sheet – Social Enterprise last updated March 2012



Who are the Social Enterprise Team? The aim of the Team is

‘Social Enterprise Growth to build sustainability of services and communities through collaboration’ to;

Improve the way the Council does business with the Third Sector

Develop new ways of Delivering Services – Carnegie UK Trust and Review of Council

Services

Assist delivery of Economic Development Action Plan – CHORD/Renewables/Food and

Drink/Tourism/Culture, Heritage and Forestry

Support Areas for Action

The team have undertaken to ;

Assist in development of Social Enterprises

Maximise domestic funding and Argyll and Bute’s policy influence in order to promote sustainable economic growth and regeneration.

Develop shared information resource for Social Enterprise Team and others on the Council Server and keep regularly updated

Researching information to update current webpages

Research and present information for Directors/members/Snr managers etc on new streams of funding and information

Manage and cascade training for Grantfinder and Grantnet

Produce monthly digest of funding information (Funding Alert) The team will also support and facilitate any internal enquiries from other department who would like to investigate innovative ways to deliver services linking/signposting social enterprise companies to department heads and highlighting models of good practice happening in other areas.

In partnership with others, broaden the number of social enterprises capable of supporting public service delivery. This may be by through development of Public Social Partnership (building on experience with the Respite Care PSP), competitive tendering for contracts and the establishment of new social enterprises

Third Sector organisations are assisted to ensure that they have sufficient capability and capacity to support the sustainable use of an asset. Assessment criteria and process will be agreed by the Asset Management Board, Facilities, Economic Development and Community and Culture Services. Assessment will focus on:

capacity to take responsibility for a property asset

suitability of the asset to support delivery of the organisation’s objectives There is also likely to be a need for a capacity building role in this process. The Council will focus on support for social enterprises via Economic Development Service. Direct support for other third sector organisations will be more limited from the Council and these organisations will be directed to suitable sources of advice as appropriate.

SDP Supplier Development Programme www.sdpscotland.co.uk

Public Contracts Scotland www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

The Scottish Government Web pages on Tendering

www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/15300/enterprising-organisation/Opening-Markets

Public Procurement information

Argyll & Bute Council Social Enterprise Team

http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/contact-social-enterprise-team

http://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/

http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/15300/enterprising-organisation/Opening-Markets





Networks

ABSEN Argyll& Bute Social Enterprise Network

www.absen.org.uk

Credit Union www.scotwest.co.uk/

CRNS Community

Recycling Network for Scotland

www.crns.org.uk/

Social Firms Scotland

www.socialfirms.org.uk/

CEMVO Council of Ethnic Minority

Voluntary Sector Organisations www.cemvoscotland.org.uk/

DTAS Development Trusts

Association www.dtascot.org.uk/

Community Futures (National Parks)

www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/living/community-

futures/menu-id-200.html

CES Charities Evaluation Services

www.ces-vol.org.uk/

Argyll Communities

http://argyllcommunities.org/

SCVO Scottish Council for Voluntary

Organisations www.scvo.org.uk/scvo/Home/Home.as

px

Partnership working

Social Networking

Fiery Spirit (Blog)

Fiery Spirits Community of Practice

SENSCOT Social Enterprise Network

Scotland www.senscot.net/

SES Social Enterprise Scotland

www.socialenterprisescotland.org.uk/

SBC Scottish Business in

the Community www.sbcscot.com/

CBS Network Community

Business Scotland www.cbs-

network.org.uk

CO-OP & Mutual www.co-

operative.coop/enterprisehub/

Support Networks

Peer support

Just Enterprise Consortium

http://justenterprise.org/

VAS Voluntary Action Scotland http://www.voluntaryacti

onscotland.org.uk/

http://www.absen.org.uk/

http://www.scotwest.co.uk/

http://www.crns.org.uk/

http://www.socialfirms.org.uk/

http://www.socialfirms.org.uk/

http://www.cemvoscotland.org.uk/

http://www.dtascot.org.uk/

http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/living/community-futures/menu-id-200.html



http://www.ces-vol.org.uk/


http://www.scvo.org.uk/scvo/Home/Home.aspx


http://fieryspirits.com/


http://www.senscot.net/

http://www.socialenterprisescotland.org.uk/

http://www.sbcscot.com/

http://www.cbs-network.org.uk/


http://www.co-operative.coop/enterprisehub/




http://www.voluntaryactionscotland.org.uk/


Business Support

Social Enterprise Team www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/grants-and-funding

HISEZ Highlands and Islands Social

Enterprise Zone www.hisez.co.uk/

HIE account management Highlands & Islands Enterprise

www.hie.co.uk/

First Port www.firstport.org.uk/

FSB Chambers of Commerce Federation of Small Business

www.fsb.org.uk/west-of-scotland

Courses/ specific skills

Business Gateway www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/business-

and-trade/business-gateway-service

ABSEN Argyll& Bute Social Enterprise Network

www.absen.org.uk

Advice /help with Business Plans

Networking consultancy

support

Events Training courses

SDS Skills Development Scotland www.skillsdevelopmentscot

land.co.uk/

MICT Mull & Iona Community Trust

www.mict.co.uk

Business Mentoring Scotland

www.businessmentoringscotland.co.uk

DTAS Development Trusts Association Scotland www.dtascot.org.uk

PSYBT Prince’s Scottish Youth

Business Trust www.psybt.org.uk

SES Social Enterprise Scotland

www.socialenterprisescotland.org.uk/

Just Enterprise Consortium


http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/grants-and-funding


http://www.hisez.co.uk/

http://www.hie.co.uk/

http://www.firstport.org.uk/

http://www.fsb.org.uk/west-of-scotland


http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/business-and-trade/business-gateway-service



http://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/


http://www.mict.co.uk/

http://www.businessmentoringscotland.co.uk/



http://www.psybt.org.uk/





Contacts List

SDP - Supplier Development Programme http://www.sdpscotland.co.uk Supplier Development Programme (SDP), a local authority partnership programme established to offer small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) the opportunity to grow and diversify through procurement. the SDP aims to assist SMEs improve their performance in winning contracts with public sector organisations. We offer information, support and training events to help unravel the tendering process.

Contact via the website

Public Contracts Scotland http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk This portal gives free access to contract opportunities in Scotland. Find details of contracts with Scottish Local Authorities, NHS Scotland, the Scottish Government, Agencies and NDPBs, Higher and Further Education and Emergency Services by browsing the available contracts. You can also register to receive free e-mail alerts.

Tel: 0844 561 0673 10 Queens Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4ZT Email Contact via the website

Ready for Business www.readyforbusiness.org/ Ready for Business.org is an online register that allows users to access tenders, search for social enterprises to partner with in consortium bids, and access notices, documents and other resources. Registering is quick and easy, and allows us to ensure that any data you share, is secure.

Email [email protected] or contact Roddy Stewart Tel 0141 425 2914

The Scottish Government Web pages on Tendering www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/15300/enterprising-organisation/Opening-Markets

Web pages posted by the Scottish Government to give you an understanding of the public sector commissioning process and to help you write better tenders.

Contact via the website Social Firms Scotland http://www.socialfirms.co.uk/ Our purpose is to grow the Social Firm sector in Scotland in order to increase employment opportunities for severely disadvantaged people. We strongly value the right of everyone to access work and see Social Firms as a means of achieving this.

54 Manor Place, Edinburgh, EH3 7EH Tel 0131 225 4178 Email [email protected]

Argyll & Bute Council – Social Enterprise Team Contact List – Social Enterprise last updated March 2012

http://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/

http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

http://www.readyforbusiness.org/

mailto:[email protected]


http://www.socialfirms.co.uk/




CO-OP & Mutual www.co-operative.coop/enterprisehub/ Offers free advice and training on how to become a Co-op with access to Grants and Loans

The Co-operative Enterprise Hub on 0161 246 3020 Email [email protected]

ABSEN - Argyll& Bute Social Enterprise Network www.absen.org.uk ABSEN (Argyll & Bute Social Enterprise Network) is an affiliation of a wide variety of social enterprises and its membership comes from across the Argyll and Bute, meeting every few months to share good practice, offer peer support, develop trading links and explore new ways of strengthening the social economy throughout the region.

Bill Stewart, Tel: 01475 521742 mob: 07932 622952 Email: [email protected]

SBC Scottish Business in the Community www.sbcscot.com/ SBC works with its Members to improve their bottom line, while improving the economic, social and environmental impacts of Scottish businesses here and abroad. Working with partners in Scotland, the UK and Europe, we help businesses make sense of and benefit from the wide and increasingly important areas of CSR, responsible business and sustainability.

Livingstone House 1st Floor (East) 43a Discovery Terrace, Heriot-Watt Research Park, Edinburgh EH14 4AP Tel 0131 451 1100

CBS Network -Community Business Scotland www.cbs-network.org.uk Established for nearly twenty five years now, we are a well respected NGO working from an office base in Edinburgh. Our aim is to promote, encourage and support the principles and practice of community owned and controlled enterprises, enabling local communities to become more self reliant and sustainable.

CBS Network, The Melting Pot, Thorn House, Rose Street Edinburgh EH2 2PR Tel 0131 243 2636

Credit Union www.scotwest.co.uk/ A Credit Union is a financial co-operative that is owned and controlled by a group of members who share a common bond. Members of a Credit Union collectively pool their savings and make loans to each other at low rates of interest. The Credit Union in turn pays out a regular dividend on savings, and offers a unique and flexible range of financial services to members.

Scotwest Credit Union, 13 Elmbank Street, Glasgow, G2 4PB Tel 0845 634 7634 / 0141 227 2390

CRNS - Community Recycling Network for Scotland www.crns.org.uk/ The Community Recycling Network for Scotland (CRNS) exists to build a strong community recycling sector in Scotland, creating real social, environmental and economic benefits for local communities.

Suite 62, Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen Place, Stirling FK8 2DZ Tel 01786 469002




mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

http://www.sbcscot.com/


http://www.scotwest.co.uk/

http://www.crns.org.uk/



CEMVO - Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Organisations www.cemvoscotland.org.uk/ Council of Ethnic Minority Voluntary Sector Organisations (CEMVO) Scotland was set up in 2003 with the aim of building the capacity and sustainability of the ethnic minority voluntary sector and its communities in Scotland.

Social Enterprise Capacity Building Officer Tel 07818 533 370

Community Futures (National Parks) www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/living/community-futures/menu-id-200.html The National Park Community Futures Programme offers support to communities through a commitment to developing local community Action Plans and by supporting community structures and organisations that can be partners in delivering initiatives and projects.

Colin Roxburgh, Tel 01764 670499 Email [email protected]

Fiery Spirit (Blog) http://fieryspirits.com/ Our Community of Practice welcomes people from across the UK, Ireland and beyond. Participants post blogs, films, create focussed discussions connected with face-face events, sow the seeds of collaborative future ventures, and enjoy the active support of Carnegie UK Trust as we learn together http://www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/home

Carnegie UK Trust, Andrew Carnegie House, Pittencrieff Street, Dunfermline KY12 8AW Tel: 01383 721445

CES - Charities Evaluation Services www.ces-vol.org.uk/ We offer training, consultancy, external evaluations and free information to help you strengthen the quality of your work and achieve better outcomes.

Charities Evaluation Services, 4 Coldbath Square, London EC1R 5HL Tel: 020 7713 5722

SCVO - Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations www.scvo.org.uk/scvo/Home/Home.aspx To support people to take voluntary action to help themselves and others, and to bring about social change. Objectives

ensure all people forming, changing and developing third sector organisations can access quality advice and support - through direct provision and by facilitating other organisations.

support third sector organisations – through influencing policy, practical support and brokering collaboration – to contribute to creating a better Scotland, through public services and wider public benefit.

connect people with ways to get involved with their communities – through volunteering, working, training, giving, and trusteeship.

Mansfield Traquair Centre, 15 Mansfield Place, Edinburgh EH3 6BB Tel 0131 556 3882

http://www.cemvoscotland.org.uk/




http://www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/home

http://www.ces-vol.org.uk/

http://www.ces-vol.org.uk/index.cfm?pg=36







SES - Social Enterprise Scotland http://www.socialenterprisescotland.org.uk/ Social Enterprise Scotland is the national collective voice for social enterprise in Scotland, and a strategic partner of the Scottish Government, bringing together social enterprise and its supporters into a strong force for change.

Thorn House, 5 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PR Tel0131 243 2650

SENSCOT - Social Enterprise Network Scotland www.senscot.net/ Senscot started in response to Scotland's many social problems - mainly concentrated in areas of chronic poverty. Our particular role is to recognise the contribution of individual leaders in tackling injustice and to support them and their endeavours.

54 Manor Place, Edinburgh Eh3 7Eh Tel: 0131 220 4104

DTAS - Development Trusts Association www.dtascot.org.uk/ Encourage the growth of new development trusts Through the provision of information, resources and a variety of direct contact, DTA Scotland assists interested communities explore the benefits and relevance of the development trust approach. We also provide useful resources, training and limited support to communities wishing to establish a development trust.

Fairways House, Fairways Business Park, Inverness IV2 6AA Tel: 07825250950

Voluntary Action Scotland http://www.voluntaryactionscotland.org.uk/ Local Third Sector interfaces have now formed across Scotland. The new interface arrangements bring together four key, local infrastructure functions:

support to voluntary organisations operating in the area, both local and those national organisations that deliver services at the local level;

support to and promotion of volunteering; support and development of social enterprise; connection between the Community Planning Partnership and the third sector

Unit 6, Callendar Business Park, Callendar Road, Falkirk, FK1 1XR Tel 01324 692025 Email [email protected] Argyll Voluntary Action - Offices in Helensburgh, Dunoon, Lochgilphead, Oban and Campbeltown. 10 Tigh Mhicleoid, Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead, PA31 8JL Tel Louise on 01546 606808 Email louise@@argyllvoluntaryaction.org.uk Web http://argyllcommunities.org/ Bute Community Links CEO Bill McQueen, 12 Bishop Street, Rothesay, Isle Of Bute, PA20 9DG Tel: 01700 504438 Email [email protected] Web http://www.volunteerscotland.org.uk/Organisation/Detail/55834/0/Bute-Community-Links


http://www.senscot.net/



mailto:%[email protected]

mailto:louise@@argyllvoluntaryaction.org.uk



http://www.volunteerscotland.org.uk/Organisation/Detail/55834/0/Bute-Community-Links



Islay and Jura CVS First Floor, Custom House, Main Street, Bowmore PA43 7JJ Tel: 01496 810743 Email [email protected] Web http://argyllcommunities.org/islayandjuracvs/ PSYBT - Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust www.psybt.org.uk The aim of the PSYBT, which reflects an enterprise flavour in the charitable nature of the work, is to provide essential finance and professional support to young people in Scotland aged 18-25, whoever they are and wherever they come from, so that they can set up and run their own businesses. The Trust has particular concern for the disadvantaged.

15 Exchange Place, Glasgow G1 3AN Tel 0141 248 4999

Business Gateway http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/business-and-trade/business-gateway-service

A newly created section within the Council's Development Services, the Business Gateway team is here to support new and growing small to medium sized businesses within the area, plus individuals setting up a business. Try out the Start Up tool kit http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/business-and-trade/business-toolkit or contact

The Enterprise Centre, Kilmory Industrial Estate, Lochgilphead PA31 8SH Tel 01546 605459

(Business Gateway in Helensburgh have a similar programme (Fit for Growth)) contact the local office for more information

Business Gateway - Helensburgh | bgateway.com Email [email protected] Helensburgh Enterprise Centre, 1 East Princes Street, Helensburgh G84 7QG Tel 01436 653001

Social Enterprise Team

www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/grants-and-funding The team is set up to support Social Enterprises that work with Argyll & Bute Council and can offer support to identify funding, signposting to other departments and a contact point for enquiries to the council. The Team aim is; ‘Social Enterprise Growth, to build sustainable services and communities, through collaboration’ They seek to

Improve the way the Council does business with the Third Sector Support the development of new ways to deliver services Assist delivery of Economic Development Action Plan Support Areas for Action Email [email protected] Tel 01369 708547



http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/business-and-trade/business-toolkit

https://www.bgateway.com/bdotg/action/findcontactdetail?site=202&officeId=1079237732&page=1&contactUs=true&type=CONTACT&itemId=1073859862



mailto:[email protected]?subject=Social%20Enterprise%20Topic%20Sheet



SDS - Skills Development Scotland www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/ Our vision is to be a catalyst for positive change in Scotland's skills performance. To achieve our purpose and vision, we have devised three goals, each with key strategies which articulate our unique contribution to the achievement of the Scottish Government's Economic Strategy (GES).

Contact via the website FSB Chambers of Commerce - Federation of Small Business www.fsb.org.uk/west-of-scotland The FSB in Scotland campaigns for a better social, political and economic environment in which to work, learn and do business. With a strong grassroots structure, regular members' meetings and dedicated Scottish staff to deal with Scottish institutions, media and politicians, the FSB in Scotland is widely recognised as one of the most influential business organisations in Scotland.

Sir Frank Whittle Way, Blackpool Business Park, Blackpool FY4 2FE Tel 01253 336000

Business Mentoring Scotland www.businessmentoringscotland.co.uk Growing a successful business is difficult at the best of times, and you’ll often find you need a wide range of skills and experience. It can bring new challenges, from staffing, or where to get hold of new capital through to managing cashflow, or finding new markets and getting your products or services out to them.

Contact via the website

DTA – Development Trust Association Scotland www.dtascot.org.uk/ DTA Scotland’s vision is to have a successful development trust in every community that wants one To achieve this DTA Scotland will address itself to four key areas of activity:

1. Encouraging the growth of new development trusts 2. Support and strengthening established development trusts 3. Promoting and representing the interests of development trusts 4. Reflecting the democratic wishes and aspirations of our membership and running our own

organisation efficiently and transparently. 54 Manor Place, Edinburgh EH3 7EH Tel 0131 220 2456 Fax: 0131 220 3777 Email [email protected]

MICT - Mull & Iona Community Trust www.mict.co.uk “working together to unlock the potential of our islands” We strive to work in partnership with other community groups, local government, national government and non- governmental organisations to maximise the benefits for all our residents and visitors alike.

Urras Coimhearsnachd Mhuile agus Idhe Mull and Iona Community Trust An Roth Community Enterprise Centre Craignure Isle of Mull PA65 6AY Tel: 01680 812900 [email protected] www.mict.co.uk






http://www.mict.co.uk/


www.mict.co.uk



Just Enterprise http://www.justenterprise.org/ Just Enterprise supports the enterprising third sector in Scotland. Supported by the Scottish Government, Just Enterprise assists social enterprises who show the greatest potential to grow and develop sustainably - that could be in terms of income, employment or contracts secured.

Tel 0141 425 2939 HISEZ - Highlands and Islands Social Enterprise Zone www.hisez.co.uk/ The Highlands and Islands Social Enterprise Zone (HISEZ) is a social enterprise support agency based in Inverness, covering the Highlands and Islands from Argyll & Bute to Orkney & Shetland. HISEZ is ideally located to provide advice and guidance to social enterprise organisations who are looking to expand and develop or for aspiring organisations interested in exploring the social enterprise option.

81a Castle Street, Inverness IV2 3EA Tel 01463 715533

HIE account management – Highlands & Islands Enterprise www.hie.co.uk/ Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is the Scottish Government’s economic and community development agency for a diverse region which covers more than half of Scotland. HIE aims to build sustainable economic growth in all parts of the Highlands and Islands. Focus of activities To improve the region’s performance and its contribution to the economic growth of Scotland, HIE will deliver an integrated strategic approach to development, focusing its activities under three broad headings as dictated by the Scottish Government's Economic Strategy: Supporting high growth businesses and sectors, so raising growth rates across the area Creating the infrastructure and conditions to improve regional competitiveness Strengthening communities, especially in the fragile parts of the area

The Enterprise Centre, Industrial Estate, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8SH Tel 01546 60228

First Port www.firstport.org.uk/ Firstport offers free business support and advice and start-up awards to new and emerging social entrepreneurs across Scotland. New social enterprises can have awards of up to £20,000 to help get your business started.

Email [email protected] Firstport, 54 Manor Place, Edinburgh, EH3 7EH. 0131 220 0511

CEiS - Community Enterprise in Scotland www.ceis.org.uk/ Provide a one-stop service for the training, development and financial needs of community businesses. Our role is to support existing; emerging and aspiring social enterprises to become, and remain, sustainable businesses that fulfil a social purpose. It’s also about identifying and nurturing future potential, particularly amongst social economy organisations that see trading as part of their growth strategy.

Moorpark Court, 5 Dava Street, Glasgow G51 2JA Email: [email protected] Tel 0141 425 2900 Fax: 0141 425 2901

http://www.justenterprise.org/

http://www.hisez.co.uk/

http://www.hie.co.uk/

http://www.hie.co.uk/businesses

http://www.hie.co.uk/strengthen-your-community.htm

http://www.firstport.org.uk/

http://www.socialentrepreneursfund.org/

mailto:%[email protected]

http://www.ceis.org.uk/


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GRANTFINDER SEARCH REPORT

Prepared by Idox Information Solutions Ltd on behalf of : Argyll and Bute Council

Search Name:

Social Enterprise Topic Sheet

Conducted by:

Social Enterprise Team

Report compiled:

29 February 2012

45 scheme(s) selected in this GRANTfinder search.

INTRODUCTION This report provides information on the funding programmes identified for your search entitled Social Enterprise Topic Sheet. The search was conducted on the GRANTfinder database which provides information on over 6,000 funding initiatives and policy items. SEARCH RESULTS

UGCT90 RBL: "BE THE BOSS" PROGRAMME

UN3540 CS: 2KT INNOVATION FUND

UG8040 LG: ARGYLL AND THE ISLANDS LEADER PROGRAMME 2007-2013

UIE690 DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, INNOVATION & SKILLS (BIS): ASPIRE INVESTMENT FUND

UA4040 SGFSG: ASPIRE TO ENTERPRISE (SCOTLAND)

UI3900 BBAA: BRITISH BUSINESS ANGELS ASSOCIATION

UA0440 CS: BRITISH INNOVATION GATEWAY (BIG)

UA1040 LG: BUSINESS GATEWAY

UA3800 BUSINESS STARTUP: BUSINESS START-UP COMMUNITY

UG4030 CS: CAPACITY BUILDING BUSINESS VOUCHERS

UI6260 ICOF: CO-OPERATIVE AND COMMUNITY FINANCE

UA4170 CS: CO-OPERATIVE ENTERPRISE HUB

UGA040 CS: CO-OPERATIVE LOAN FUND

UGL740 CS: COMMUNITY BUSINESS LOAN FUND (CBLF)

ZG4390 EC: DG ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY - GRANT PROGRAMME

UI9500 LG: DSL LOAN FUND

ZA0230 EC: ENTERPRISE EUROPE NETWORK

UIE790 DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, INNOVATION & SKILLS (BIS): ENTERPRISE FINANCE GUARANTEE SCHEME

ZG4680 EC: ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION PROGRAMME (EIP)

ZG4450 EBAN: EUROPEAN BUSINESS ANGELS NETWORK (EBAN)

ZI0430 EC: EUROPEAN INVESTMENT FUND

UGN605 HIE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES (HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS)

UG3340 CS: FUND101

UGR130 CS: FUNDING CIRCLE LOANS

UGCH30 SGFSG: GENECOM ORPHANS FUND

UA3920 CS: GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK UK

UGK270 LOTTERY PROGRAMMES: INVESTING IN IDEAS (SCOTLAND)

ZG4820 EC: JEREMIE - ENHANCING SME ACCESS TO FINANCE

UG0390 DWP: NEW ENTERPRISE ALLOWANCE (NEA)

UGCP20 CS: O2 - THINK BIG

UGE020 CS: PHONE CO-OP SOCIAL ENTERPRISE START-UP AND EXPANSION FUND

UG4550 CS: RADICAL ROUTES LOANS

UN7580 RS: ROYAL SOCIETY ENTERPRISE FUND

UI7720 SEP: SCOTTISH EQUITY PARTNERSHIP FUND (SEP IV)

UIC940 SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE: SCOTTISH VENTURE FUND (SVF)

UN5880 CS: SIEMENS VENTURE CAPITAL

UN2000 SGFSG: SMART SCOTLAND

UGL640 CS: TEENBIZ SCHEME

UG0450 CT: THE PRINCE'S SCOTTISH YOUTH BUSINESS TRUST

UIG800 CS: TRIODOS BANK

UA3040 DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, INNOVATION & SKILLS (BIS): UK BUSINESS INCUBATION

UIB900 CS: UNITY TRUST BANK

UGDB60 LOTTERY PROGRAMMES: UNLTD - LIVE UNLTD

UIB210 LG: WEST OF SCOTLAND LOAN FUND

UE6390 CT: YOUNG ENTERPRISE

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION:

"Be The Boss" Programme

[Back] Last updated: 26 July 2011 GRANT ID: UGCT90

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Loan, Grant

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline "Be The Boss" is a £5 million UK Government funded scheme aiming to help UK Service leavers looking to start their own business or become self-employed, by providing a number of options to assist with business development ideas.

Eligible Costs Business start-up and expansion costs

Funding/Support Grants of up to £7,500 and loans of up to £30,000 are available. Additional support is also provided through business information, advice and guidance support and mentoring aid

Match Funding Applicants are encouraged to apply for BtB with other personal or matching funding and investment, and will be directed to other publicly funded support and advice

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Individuals discharged from the UK Armed Forces, regardless of their discharge date

Location United Kingdom

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Applications can be made at any time

SPONSORED BY

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

CONTACT

Hotline Be the Boss Programme Royal British Legion Civvy Street Service The Royal British Legion Haig House 199 Borough High Street London SE1 1AA Tel: 0800 678 5787 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.civvystreet.org

Ref: G6354


http://www.civvystreet.org/


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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

2kt Innovation Fund

[Back] Last updated: 03 December 2011 GRANT ID: UN3540

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Assistance available to SMEs in Scotland to carry out collaborative knowledge-transfer projects with an academic partner.

Eligible Costs Costs associated with eligible projects

Funding/Support The maximum funding limit is £5,000 per project

Match Funding Applicants will be required to provide match funding. which may be cash or in-kind, including: cash contribution from the; applicant’s own resources; in-kind contribution, such as staff time; and additional costs associated with the project (materials, consumables etc)

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Companies operating in any sector may apply

Size Small to medium-sized

Location Scotland

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Applications may be submitted at any time.

SPONSORED BY

2kt

CONTACT

Enquiries 2kt New Craig Craighouse Campus Craighouse Road Edinburgh EH10 5LG Tel: 0131 4556209 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.2kt.org.uk

Ref: G41798


http://www.2kt.org.uk/


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LOCAL & REGIONAL GRANTS:

Argyll and the Islands LEADER Programme 2007-2013

[Back] Last updated: 27 January 2012 GRANT ID: UG8040

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Financial assistance available to organisations in Argyll and the Islands for projects that will aid the development of the rural community and economy.

Eligible Costs Applications must fit in with the key themes of; Revitalising Communities and Progressive Rural Economy

Funding/Support A minimum project cost of £1,000 applies.

Match Funding Matched funding applies

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Support is available for projects throughout Argyll and Bute

Location Argyll & Bute Council area

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) 2012 deadlines: 26 April; 26 July; 25 October

SPONSORED BY

Argyll & Islands LEADER Programme

CONTACT

Lorna Elliot Project Coordinator Argyll & Islands LEADER Programme Cameron House Albany Street Oban Argyll PA34 4AE Tel: 01631 563016 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.argyllandtheislandsleader.org.uk/

Ref: G40929


http://www.argyllandtheislandsleader.org.uk/


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DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, INNOVATION & SKILLS (BIS):

Aspire Investment Fund

[Back] Last updated: 17 February 2012 GRANT ID: UIE690

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Venture Funding

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline The Aspire Fund is a £25 million investment fund for women-led businesses, which is jointly funded by the Government and private sector. The Fund can be accessed via Business Link and is managed by Capital for Enterprise Limited.

Eligible Costs The Fund seeks to maximise its impact amongst those businesses with viable propositions that incur the greatest disadvantage in accessing risk capital

Funding/Support The Fund is aimed at high-growth businesses seeking an investment of between £100,000 and £2 million to help finance growth

Match Funding The Fund will provide up to 50% of funding for any one investment, alongside other private investors

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Women-led business

Size Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)


APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY


CONTACT

Helpline Capital for Enterprise 1 Broadfield Close Broadfield Business Park Sheffield S8 OXN Tel: 0114 206 2131 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.capitalforenterprise.gov.uk/

Ref: G5386


http://www.capitalforenterprise.gov.uk/


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SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - FINANCE & SUSTAINABLE GROWTH:

Aspire to Enterprise (Scotland)

[Back] Last updated: 24 June 2011 GRANT ID: UA4040

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Information

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Aspire to Enterprise is a new programme providing a range of Business Support Services to ambitious, developing social enterprises in Lowland Scotland. The programme offers access to development support to organisations with the drive and potential to increase their trading and become more sustainable social enterprises.

Eligible Costs Business planning, financial planning, market research and marketing, investment readiness and raising finance, and legal support

Funding/Support Successful applicants will receive a business health check, tailored to social enterprise development, and may also qualify to benefit from a programme of support and a range of seminars to further develop the trading capacity of the organisation

Match Funding Not applicable

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Aspiring and emerging social enterprises, with a minimum total turnover of £60,000 per annum and an upper limit of approximately £800,000

Location Lowland Scotland

APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY

Scottish Government

CONTACT

Enquiries Scottish Government Aspire to Enterprise CEiS Moorpark Court 5 Dava Street Glasgow G51 2JA Tel: 0141 425 2939 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.aspiretoenterprise.org.uk

Ref: G5014


http://www.aspiretoenterprise.org.uk/


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BRITISH BUSINESS ANGELS ASSOCIATION:

British Business Angels Association

[Back] Last updated: 18 May 2011 GRANT ID: UI3900

SCHEME DETAILS


Term Not limited

Scheme Outline The British Business Angels Association is the trade association representing networks of private investors (Business Angels). Through the BBAA website, businesses are provided with help in locating accredited business angel investors.

Eligible Costs Investment costs

Funding/Support The amount of investment required should normally be between £10,000 and £1 million


WHO CAN APPLY

Type Any business or individual starting or growing a business

Size Small to medium


APPLICATION

Deadline(s) There are no application deadlines. Interested parties can contact BBAA at any time

SPONSORED BY


CONTACT

Enquiries British Business Angels Association New City Court 20 St Thomas Street London SE1 9RS Tel: 020 7089 2305 Fax: 020 7089 2301 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.bbaa.org.uk

Ref: G1273


http://www.bbaa.org.uk/


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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

British Innovation Gateway (BIG)

[Back] Last updated: 20 February 2012 GRANT ID: UA0440

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Information, Other

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Multi-million pound scheme designed to drive economic growth and boost entrepreneurship through high-tech innovation, developing an environment of entrepreneurship. The scheme will encompass two innovation centres in London which will support local businesses and those around the UK and five annual competitions which will seek to discover excellence and innovation and access to mentoring for entrepreneurs to accelerate their success in the market.

Eligible Costs The programme will fund economic growth and boost entrepreneurship through high-tech innovation, developing an environment of entrepreneurship

Funding/Support The programme has an overall budget of £314 million

WHO CAN APPLY

Type High-tech entrepreneurial and innovative businesses will be supported through the programme

Size No stipulations are made with regards to size


APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Interest in the programme may be expressed at any time

SPONSORED BY

Cisco Systems

CONTACT

UK Headquarters Cisco Systems 9-11 New Square Bedfont Lakes Feltham Middlesex TW14 8HA Tel: 020 8824 1000 Fax: 020 8824 1001 Website: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/UK/

Ref: G45870

http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/UK/


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Business Gateway

[Back] Last updated: 01 December 2011 GRANT ID: UA1040

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Information, Other

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Business Gateway acts as an information shop to help new or developing businesses access guidance for all business issues, from drawing up a business plan to advanced business planning, from funding to export, finding premises to complex management matters.

Eligible Costs Advice on all areas of business operations

Funding/Support A number of services are offered to help businesses develop and grow including information, guidance, workshops and skills training


WHO CAN APPLY

Type Any small or medium-sized business, within the boundaries of a recognised Business Gateway

Size Small to medium-sized businesses

Location Scotland

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Advice can be accessed at any time within office hours

SPONSORED BY

Scottish Government

CONTACT

Enquiries Business Gateway Tel: 0845 6096611 Website: http://www.business.scotland.gov.uk

Ref: G10

http://www.business.scotland.gov.uk/


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BUSINESS STARTUP:

Business Start-up Community


SCHEME DETAILS

Type Information

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline An initiative aimed at pre-start-up businesses and young businesses throughout the UK, including social enterprises, providing network opportunities and an online community portal. The portal incorporates a website featuring a chat room and forums, as well as a directory of business services and support organisations, a 'market place', Women4Business, and legal and social enterprise advice.

Eligible Costs Attendance at networking clubs and access to the full range of services available via the online community.

Funding/Support A range of online information exchanges and support services are available


WHO CAN APPLY

Type Pre-start-up businesses and young businesses, including social enterprises both with or without charitable status

Size No restrictions


APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Contact may be made at any time with Business Startup

SPONSORED BY

Business Startup

CONTACT

Enquiries Business Startup Business Startup 26 Queen Square Bristol BS1 4ND Tel: 0117 930 4927 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.startupcommunity.co.uk

Ref: G3859


http://www.startupcommunity.co.uk/


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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

Capacity Building Business Vouchers

[Back] Last updated: 08 August 2011 GRANT ID: UG4030

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Scheme Outline Financial assistance available to creative sector businesses in Scotland for exploratory academic research to develop management solutions, business practices, development opportunities and products, processes and services.

Eligible Costs Vouchers can be used to purchase academic research time from one of the ICC partner universities

Funding/Support Each voucher is worth £3,000

Match Funding Not stipulated

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Application is open to creative sector businesses and organisations. Applicants can include private companies, public limited companies, registered charities, sole traders, Trusts, co-operatives and public bodies

Location Scotland

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) For the time being, applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no deadlines

SPONSORED BY

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

CONTACT

Enquiries Institute for Capitalising on Creativity Institute for Capitalising on Creativity (icc) University of St Andrews School of Management The Gateway St ANdrews KY16 9SS Tel: 01334 462808 Fax: 01334 461998 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk

Ref: G45682


http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/


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INDUSTRIAL COMMON OWNERSHIP FINANCE LTD:

Co-operative and Community Finance

[Back] Last updated: 29 May 2011 GRANT ID: UI6260

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Loan

Term Unspecified. The term will be tailored to the business needs of the individual applicants

Scheme Outline Financial aid is available for the support of the development of cooperatives or employee-owned businesses and social enterprises in the UK for general business needs, including loans on property, business purchase, capital equipment and working capital.

Eligible Costs Start-up costs, recovery and expansion costs

Funding/Support Loans from £10,000 to £75,000 are available, however, from other funds under the sponsor's management they are able to lend up to £150,000

Match Funding Finance may be used for match funding

Other Interest rates are variable and based upon the individual circumstances of the application. Applications are welcome from those starting a social enterprise, cooperative or employee-owned business. No personal security is asked for, but a legal charge on the business's available assets is made

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Social economy businesses, except alcohol, gambling and arms projects and those trades that associate with oppressive regimes


APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Any time

SPONSORED BY

Industrial Common Ownership Finance Ltd

CONTACT

Enquiries Co-operative and Community Finance Brunswick Court Brunswick Square Bristol BS2 8PE Tel: 0117 916 6750 Fax: 0117 916 6751 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.coopfinance.coop

Ref: G1354


http://www.coopfinance.coop/


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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

Co-operative Enterprise Hub


SCHEME DETAILS

Type Loan, Grant, Information

Term Not specified

Scheme Outline The Co-operative Enterprise Hub aims to expand the co-operative economy in the UK by creating strong, ethically-led businesses with a deep sense of social responsibility. It offers a package of advice, training and finance to help new and existing co-operatives become more sustainable businesses.

Eligible Costs Project costs

Funding/Support Up to four days' support, including business planning, financial, staffing, legal and governance advice tailored to the applicant's business needs. Grants of up to £5,000 and loan finance are also available

Match Funding Not specified

Other Grants are only available to co-operatives that have received advice and training from The Co-operative Enterprise Hub.

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Co-operatives or incorporated bodies, or organisations soon to be co-operatives or incorporated bodies


APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Applications for assistance may be submitted at any time

SPONSORED BY

Co-operative Group

CONTACT

The Co-operative Enterprise Hub Co-operative Group New Century House Corporation Street Manchester M60 4ES Tel: 0161 246 3020 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.co-operative.coop/enterprisehub

Ref: G6422


http://www.co-operative.coop/enterprisehub


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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

Co-operative Loan Fund

[Back] Last updated: 08 November 2011 GRANT ID: UGA040

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Loan

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Financial assistance, in the form of a loan, is available to assist the start-up and development of co-operative enterprises in the UK.

Eligible Costs Assistance in the expansion or setting up of an organisation or to assist employee buyouts or company successions. Capital equipment or property purchase are eligible

Funding/Support Loans of between £5,000 and £75,000


WHO CAN APPLY

Type New or existing co-operatives


APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Applications may be made at any time

SPONSORED BY

Co-operative Group

CONTACT

Co-operative Loan Fund Co-operative and Community Finance Head Office Brunswick Court Brunswick Square Bristol BS2 8PE Tel: 0117 916 6750 Fax: 0117 916 6751 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.co-operativeloanfund.co.uk/

Ref: G1028


http://www.co-operativeloanfund.co.uk/


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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

Community Business Loan Fund (CBLF)

[Back] Last updated: 19 October 2011 GRANT ID: UGL740

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Loan

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Financial assistance to help potential and existing social entrepreneurs in the UK who are unable to access finance through the normal mainstream channels.

Eligible Costs The Fund offers financial support for the purpose of starting or expanding a community-based business

Funding/Support Eligible businesses can apply for loans of between £30,000 and £500,000. Community Development Finance Institutions, which hand out funds to other firms, can apply for loans of between £200,000 and £1 million

Match Funding Match funding is not a stipulated requirement of this programme

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Charities, social enterprises, co-operatives and community interest companies operating in the United Kingdom may apply to the Fund


APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Applications may be submitted at any time

SPONSORED BY

Royal Bank of Scotland

CONTACT

Enquiries Royal Bank of Scotland RBSG Micro-finance Fund 36 St Andrews Square Edinburgh EH2 2YB Tel: 0800 096 1958 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.rbs.co.uk/business/banking/g3/community-business-loan-fund.ashx

Ref: G46940


http://www.rbs.co.uk/business/banking/g3/community-business-loan-fund.ashx


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EUROPEAN COMMUNITY:

DG Enterprise and Industry - Grant Programme

[Back] Last updated: 24 February 2012 GRANT ID: ZG4390

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Term Not specified

Scheme Outline An indicative annual programme of planned and ad hoc activities that address the European Commission's Enterprise and Industry DG's objective of enabling enterprises to strengthen their competitiveness, and grow in a way that is compatible with sustainable development. Specific objectives are encouraging entrepreneurship, promoting innovation, optimising the internal market, competitiveness and other EU policies impacting on enterprises.

Eligible Costs Costs associated with eligible projects.

Funding/Support Assistance varies under this programme according to action planned


WHO CAN APPLY

Type National authorities; Enterprise Europe Network partners; non-governmental organisations; representative bodies concerned with standards and with industry; other competent non-profit making organisations

Location European Union Member State or an EU Candidate Country (Croatia, and Turkey)

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) According to Calls for Proposals for "Planned Actions". Other ad hoc elements of the programme are by invitation only

SPONSORED BY

European Commission

CONTACT

DG Enterprise & Industry European Commission Enterprise and Industry DG Communication and Information Unit R4 BREY 13/092 B - 1049 Brussels (Belgium) E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/index_en.htm

Ref: G2118


http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/index_en.htm


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DSL Loan Fund

[Back] Last updated: 31 January 2012 GRANT ID: UI9500

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Loan

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Loan funding available to start-up and existing businesses and social enterprises throughout West and Central Scotland.

Eligible Costs There are few exceptions

Funding/Support Loans from £5,000, up to a maximum of £30,000 are available for small businesses. Loans from £1,000, up to a maximum of £50,000, are available for social enterprises

Match Funding There are no match-funding restrictions

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Start-ups/existing businesses/social enterprises

Location West and Central Scotland, including Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, South Lanarkshire, North East and South Ayrshire, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, West and East Dunbartonshire, Argyll and Bute, Edinburgh, Clackmannanshire, West Lothian, East Lothian, Midlothian, Fife, Falkirk and Stirling

APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY

DSL Business Finance

CONTACT

Enquiries DSL Business Finance Moorpark Court 5 Dava Street Govan Glasgow G51 2JA Tel: 0141 4252930 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.dsl-businessfinance.co.uk/

Ref: G1572


http://www.dsl-businessfinance.co.uk/


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EUROPEAN COMMUNITY:

Enterprise Europe Network

[Back] Last updated: 09 March 2011 GRANT ID: ZA0230

==SCHEME DETAILS

Type Information

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is designed to be a one stop shop for business and innovation support services. It can help to find business partners, arrange on-site visits and provide advice on a wide range of business issues. With over 500 contact points (28 in the UK), it is the largest network in Europe providing expertise and services for business.

Funding/Support Information and assistance


Other The Enterprise Europe Network builds on the strengths of the former Euro Info Centres and the former Innovation Relay Centres networks. The Enterprise Europe Network's services are primarily directed at small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). There are currently 29 Enterprise Europe Network offices in the UK

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Any

Location The Enterprise Europe Network covers more than 40 countries, including the EU Member States, EU candidate countries, members of the European Economic Area (EEA) and other participating third countries

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) At any time

SPONSORED BY

European Commission

CONTACT

Executive Agency for Competitiveness & Innovation European Commission EACI Agency B-1049 Brussels Fax: +32 2292 1892 Website: http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

Ref: G4869

http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm


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Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme

[Back] Last updated: 23 January 2012 GRANT ID: UIE790

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Loan

Term Until 2014-15

Scheme Outline The Enterprise Finance Guarantee is a guarantee facility, available through high street banks, for small UK businesses, intended primarily to improve the availability of working capital through term loans and the consolidation of overdrafts. It will also support lending for business growth and development in cases where a sound proposition may otherwise be declined due to a lack of security.

Eligible Costs Working capital and investment by businesses seeking to grow or develop

Funding/Support The Government will provide £1 billion of guarantees to support up to £1.3 billion of bank lending for loans of between £1,000 and £1 million for a period of up to 10 years. An additional £500 million was made available in December 2009 to provide support to eligible companies from April 2010 and March 2011, followed by another £200 million increase in June 2010. In November 2010, a further commitment was made by the Government to extend the scheme until the 2014-15 financial year, providing up to £600 million of additional lending in 2011-12 and, subject to demand, over £2 billion in total over the extra years


Other Some sectoral exclusions apply. Applicants will be advised by individual lenders if any restrictions apply

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Small businesses

Size Annual turnover of up to £25 million


APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY


CONTACT

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (B Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) 1 Victoria Street London SW1H 0ET Tel: 020 7215 5000 Website: http://www.bis.gov.uk/policies/enterprise-and-business-support/access-to-finance/enterprise-finance-guarantee

Ref: G5475

http://www.bis.gov.uk/policies/enterprise-and-business-support/access-to-finance/enterprise-finance-guarantee

http://www.bis.gov.uk/policies/enterprise-and-business-support/access-to-finance/enterprise-finance-guarantee


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EUROPEAN COMMUNITY:

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (EIP)

[Back] Last updated: 04 July 2011 GRANT ID: ZG4680

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Term 2007-2013

Scheme Outline The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme is one of three programmes under the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP) 2007-2013. The scheme supports enterprise (particularly SMEs), entrepreneurship and innovation, including eco-innovation and industrial competitiveness.

Eligible Costs Varies

Funding/Support Varies, with a normal maximum EC contribution of up to 50% of eligible costs

Match Funding Match funding by national public authorities is not a requirement of these measures, although in almost all cases, co-financing will be required

Other Private sector applications may have to be made through public sector intermediaries

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Government departments, local authorities, other public bodies, voluntary sector organisations, utilities, and private organisations as applicable

Location Member State of the European Union

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) According to Calls for Proposals.

SPONSORED BY

European Commission

CONTACT

Enquiries Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme European Commission European Commission Enterprise and Industry DG B - 1049 Brussels Fax: +32 (0)2 299 80 16 E-mail: [email protected]

Ref: G4050



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EUROPEAN BUSINESS ANGELS NETWORK:

European Business Angels Network (EBAN)

[Back] Last updated: 08 July 2011 GRANT ID: ZG4450

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Scheme Outline EBAN is a not-for-profit membership association that promotes the recognition of business angel networks throughout Europe and encourages best practice and the exchange of experience. Through the EBAN website, businesses may locate business angel networks and facilitate approaches to local business angels who may wish to invest in their enterprises.

Eligible Costs Investment costs

Funding/Support Members can supply information about local business angels who may be willing to invest in high-growth seed and early stage business enterprises


WHO CAN APPLY

Type EBAN serves business angels, business angel networks, seed funds and other early stage investment professionals across Europe

Size Not stipulated

Location Europe

APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY

European Commission

CONTACT

EBAN EURADA/EBAN Rue Vautier 54 / 1050 - Ixelles Belgium Tel: +32 (0) 2 626 20 62 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.eban.org/

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY:

European Investment Fund

[Back] Last updated: 08 July 2011 GRANT ID: ZI0430

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Loan

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Venture capital finance and guarantees are available to financial institutions providing access to capital to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Through a network of intermediary institutions, the European Investment Fund offers guarantee's on debt finance for small companies with job creation potential in Europe. Finance is not offered directly to SMEs through this scheme.

Eligible Costs Negotiated

Funding/Support Up to 50% of a venture capital fund, according to circumstances; guarantees priced according to the risk taken

Match Funding Match funding is not required, but EIF monies may be used in match funding projects receiving grants

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Banks and venture capital funds. SMEs in search of finance should contact an EIF intermediary in their country

Location Member State of the European Union or a EU Candidate country

APPLICATION


http://www.eban.org/


22


SPONSORED BY

European Commission

CONTACT

European Investment Fund Enquiries European Investment Fund 96, Boulevard Konrad Adenauer L-2968 LUXEMBOURG Tel: 00352 42 66 88 1 Fax: 00352 42 66 88 200 E-mail: [email protected]

Ref: G2123

Ref: G4317



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HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS ENTERPRISE:

Financial Support for Businesses (Highlands and Islands)

[Back] Last updated: 01 February 2012 GRANT ID: UGN605

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Term Until December 2013

Scheme Outline Discretionary financial investment available to high growth businesses based in the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) area of Scotland.

Eligible Costs Eligible spend is specific according to the project purpose, for example: tangible assets, including land, buildings and equipment; wage costs; building and equipment lease; legal and consultancy costs

Funding/Support Funding is allocated as a grant to meet a percentage of the total eligible costs

Match Funding Projects must demonstrate a requirement for public sector funding. The majority of project costs will be required to be funded from private sector sources, such as the applicant's own resources or commercial lenders

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Businesses

Size Any size

Location Highlands and Islands

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Applications may be made at any time.

SPONSORED BY

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

CONTACT

Aviemore Area Office Highlands and Islands Enterprise Room 1/2 Aviemore Business Centre Grampian Road Aviemore PH22 1RH Tel: 01479 810188 Fax: 01479 811183 E-mail: [email protected]

Ref: G41377



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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

Fund101

[Back] Last updated: 01 February 2012 GRANT ID: UG3340

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Non-repayable micro-credit capital grants to help UK-based entrepreneurs turn an idea into a new business and to enable existing small businesses to purchase equipment to help take their enterprise to the next level.

Eligible Costs The grant can be used to fund miscellaneous costs associated with starting up a new business or for existing small businesses to purchase equipment, promotional flyers, hardware etc

Funding/Support Fund101 will provide non-repayable micro-credit, in individual sums ranging from £50 to £500, via an online application process

Match Funding Match funding is not applicable to this programme

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Entrepreneurs looking to start a new business and those already running existing businesses seeking funding to further their enterprise may apply to Fund101

Size Small


APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY

Enterprise Nation

CONTACT

Enquiries Enterprise Nation Redbrick House 9 Town Walls Shrewsbury SY1 1TW Tel: 01743 272555 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://enterprisenation.com

Ref: G46733


http://enterprisenation.com/


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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

Funding Circle Loans

[Back] Last updated: 25 October 2011 GRANT ID: UGR130

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Loan

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Loans available to established UK small businesses.

Eligible Costs Business development costs

Funding/Support Funding Circle offers unsecured loans of between £5,000 and £100,000 over one or three year terms

Match Funding Match funding is not a stipulated requirement of this programme

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Businesses

Size Small


APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY

Funding Circle

CONTACT

Enquiries Funding Circle 99 Southwark Street London SE1 0JF Tel: 0207 401 9111 Website: http://www.fundingcircle.com

Ref: G45667

http://www.fundingcircle.com/


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Genecom Orphans Fund

[Back] Last updated: 28 November 2011 GRANT ID: UGCH30

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline The Genecom Orphans Project Fund is an initiative designed to encourage Scottish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses and entrepreneurs operating in the life sciences and beyond, to develop new and innovative enterprise and business initiatives with a number of partner organisations. Such partners include the Moredun Research Institute, the Institute for Animal Health and the Roslin Foundation.

Eligible Costs Associated project costs including experiment costs, facility hire and product development or start-up expenses

Funding/Support Grants of up to £15,000 are available

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Small businesses/SMEs/individuals located in Scotland

Location Scotland

APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY

Genecom Limited

CONTACT

Patrick Mccarthy Orphans Project Manager Genecom Limited Doherty Innovation Centre Pentlands Science Park Bush Loan Penicuik EH26 0PZ Tel: 0131 4456000 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.genecombio.com

Ref: G6233


http://www.genecombio.com/


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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

Global Entrepreneurship Week UK

[Back] Last updated: 24 January 2012 GRANT ID: UA3920

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Information

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Annual UK-wide week of activities celebrating enterprise, and inspiring and encouraging people to showcase and develop their enterprise talent, and to turn their ideas into something real.

Eligible Costs The events are free of charge

Funding/Support The Global Entrepreneurship Week website contains many useful resources for those wishing to become involved in the Week


WHO CAN APPLY

Type Schools, colleges, universities, youth organisations, businesses, public sector, third sector, social enterprises, networks and support organisations are encouraged to take part


APPLICATION

Deadline(s) 2012 Global Entrepreneurship Week UK takes place from 12 to 18 November 2012

SPONSORED BY

Youth Business International (YBI)

CONTACT

Steve Metcalfe Youth Business International (YBI) Apartment 8 PO Box 50473 London W8 9DN Tel: 020 3326 2078 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://http://www.gew.org.uk


http://http/www.gew.org.uk


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LOTTERY PROGRAMMES:

Investing In Ideas (Scotland)

[Back] Last updated: 14 November 2011 GRANT ID: UGK270

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Funding is available to organisations in Scotland to test and develop community-based ideas that could eventually become fully-fledged projects.

Eligible Costs Costs which help to develop an idea and ensure a project is well planned. This may include, for example, market research, community consultation and professional advice

Funding/Support Grants of between £500 and £10,000

Match Funding Not a requirement of this programme

Other The Fund will only give one grant per idea for development

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Voluntary and community organisations; social enterprises; charities; public bodies such as local councils, schools, health bodies and community councils; companies limited by guarantee


Location Scotland

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Applications can be made at any time.

SPONSORED BY

BIG Lottery Fund

CONTACT

Enquiries Big Lottery Fund in Scotland 4th Floor, 1 Atlantic Quay 1 Robertson Street Glasgow G2 8JB Tel: 0300 123 7110 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/

Ref: G3530


http://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/


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EUROPEAN COMMUNITY:

JEREMIE - Enhancing SME Access to Finance

[Back] Last updated: 14 April 2011 GRANT ID: ZG4820

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Term 2007-2013

Scheme Outline Provision of EU Structural Funds as non-grant assistance to enable SMEs in the regions of Europe to obtain access to finance and provide support for start-ups and micro-enterprises. Technical assistance and non-grant instruments such as venture capital and guarantees may be used.

Eligible Costs The JEREMIE Holding Fund can provide SME-focused financial instruments including guarantees, co-guarantees and counter-guarantees, equity guarantees, (micro) loans, securitisation, venture capital, Business Angel Matching Funds, and investments in Technology Transfer funds

Funding/Support Advice, equity and venture capital investment guarantees as relevant


Other JEREMIE financial products are financed by the European Regional Development Fund and operated by fund holders such as the European Investment Fund (EIF). Funds are channelled by the EIF to local financial institutions that, in turn, provide financing to SMEs, either directly or via regional ERDF supported programmes

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Financial institutions and public authorities managing ERDF funding

Location EU Member State structural fund regions

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) National and regional public authorities of the EU Member States responsible for the EU Structural Funds allocation may opt to participate in a JEREMIE framework for financial actions

SPONSORED BY

European Commission

CONTACT

JEREMIE European Commission EIF Headquarters 96 boulevard Konrad Adenauer L-2968 Luxembourg Tel: +352 42 66 88 1 Fax: +352 42 66 88 301 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.eif.org/jeremie/

Ref: G3773


http://www.eif.org/jeremie/


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DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS:

New Enterprise Allowance (NEA)

[Back] Last updated: 17 September 2011 GRANT ID: UG0390

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Loan

Term Until 2013

Scheme Outline Financial and advisory assistance to help unemployed people start a business in Great Britain.

Eligible Costs Loans can be used for capital start-up costs such as equipment, machinery and consumables

Funding/Support The New Enterprise Allowance is worth approximately £2,000

Match Funding No stipulations are made with regards to match funding

WHO CAN APPLY

Type The New Enterprise Allowance is available to individuals who have been on Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA) for six months.

Location Great Britain

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Applications may be submitted at any time, following the programme launch in autumn 2011

SPONSORED BY

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

CONTACT

Enquiries Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Room 540 The Adelphi 1-11 John Adam Street London WC2N 6HT Tel: 020 7712 21741 Website: http://www.dwp.gov.uk

Ref: G45781

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/


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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

O2 - Think Big

[Back] Last updated: 02 August 2011 GRANT ID: UGCP20

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Think Big aims to find young people with great ideas and help them get going by giving them the training and funding to make their ideas work. Projects have to help the community or tackle a problem with society. Projects that only help one person will not be accepted. Beyond that, applicants can do everything or anything – in fact the more bold and creative the ideas, the better.

Eligible Costs Projects have to help the community or tackle a problem with society and funding can be spent on anything that will make the project work apart from on a salary for the applicant

Funding/Support Successful projects could initially get up to £300 for projects, and if invited to be taken further, up to £2,500 could be awarded in stages

Match Funding Match funding is not a specified requirement

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Individuals or groups between the ages of 13 and 25 can apply for, and run, a project; however, people of any age can get involved by becoming fans or members of the project in the UK


APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Applications can be submitted at any time

SPONSORED BY

O2

CONTACT

O2 Think Big O2 Tel: 0800 902 0250 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.o2thinkbig.co.uk

Ref: G6306

Ref: G46387


http://www.o2thinkbig.co.uk/


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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

Phone Co-op Social Enterprise Start-Up and Expansion Fund

[Back] Last updated: 17 February 2012 GRANT ID: UGE020

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Financial assistance is available in the form of credits on Phone Co-op services to support the development of early-stage social enterprises across the UK.

Eligible Costs Costs associated with services provided by The Phone Co-op including the following fixed line and mobile telephone bills; broadband; web hosting; and telephone systems.

Funding/Support £10,000 has been initially allocated to the fund. Successful applicants will be allocated £250 credit which can be used to purchase services provided by the Phone Co-op

Match Funding Not a stipulated requirement

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Social enterprises



APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Applications for support may be submitted at any time

SPONSORED BY

The Phone Co-op

CONTACT

Enquiries The Phone Co-op 5 The Millhouse Elmsfield Business Centre Worcester Road Chipping Norton Oxon Tel: 0845 458 9070 Fax: 0845 458 9001 Website: http://www.thephone.coop/about-us/start-up-fund

Ref: G40726

http://www.thephone.coop/about-us/start-up-fund


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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

Radical Routes Loans

[Back] Last updated: 20 February 2012 GRANT ID: UG4550

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Loan

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Finance and support for co-operative enterprises throughout the UK.

Eligible Costs Eligible costs include capital equipment and property refurbishment

Funding/Support Loans are generally 'top up' loans, providing 20% - 30% of the costs

Match Funding The remaining costs must be provided by the applicant

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Eligible enterprise must be co-operatives involved in social economy


APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY

Rootstock

CONTACT

Enquiries Community Development Finance Association (CDFA) BM Rootstock London WC1N 3XX Tel: 020 7430 0222 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.rootstock.org.uk/radical-routes-loans.html

Ref: G30754


http://www.rootstock.org.uk/radical-routes-loans.html


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ROYAL SOCIETY:

Royal Society Enterprise Fund

[Back] Last updated: 30 May 2011 GRANT ID: UN7580

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Loan, Venture Funding

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline The Royal Society Enterprise Fund is a new initiative from the Royal Society, created to make equity investments in innovative early-stage businesses emerging from the science-base in the UK and elsewhere.

Eligible Costs Costs associated with eligible commercialisation projects

Funding/Support Investments of between £250,000 and £2 million are sought


Other Physical sciences and engineering sectors are favoured. Opportunities must provide evidence of a potential substantial competitive advantage

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Any sector



APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY

The Royal Society

CONTACT

Enquiries The Royal Society Enterprise Fund The Royal Society 6-9 Carlton House Terrace London SW1 5AG Tel: 020 7451 2211 Fax: 020 7451 2170 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://royalsociety.org

Ref: G4954


http://royalsociety.org/


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SCOTTISH EQUITY PARTNERS:

Scottish Equity Partnership Fund (SEP IV)

[Back] Last updated: 16 September 2011 GRANT ID: UI7720

SCHEME DETAILS


Term Not specified

Scheme Outline Venture capital of between £2 million and £15 million for high growth potential companies at various stages of development, including start-ups, in the technology, energy and healthcare sectors, concentrating on companies based in Scotland, with the possibility of making selective investment elsewhere in the British Isles.

Eligible Costs Investments by the SEP Fund is primarily focused on the following: information technology; healthcare; and energy technologies

Funding/Support Venture capital of between £2 million and £15 million

Match Funding Match funding is not a stipulated requirement

Other Investments in companies are expected to be realised in the medium term. Companies receiving investments will normally be in the software, micro electronics, biotech and healthcare and communications sectors

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Private companies

Size Usually small to medium-sized

Location Scotland, and more selectively in other parts of the British Isles, including Ireland

APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY

Scottish Equity Partners

CONTACT

Enquiries Scottish Equity Partners 17 Blythswood Square Glasgow G2 4AD Tel: 0141 273 4000 Fax: 0141 273 4001 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.sep.co.uk

Ref: G1421


http://www.sep.co.uk/


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SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE:

Scottish Venture Fund (SVF)

[Back] Last updated: 12 July 2011 GRANT ID: UIC940

SCHEME DETAILS


Scheme Outline Venture capital match-funding and partnering scheme available to growth companies and investors in Scotland, designed to address the funding gap for companies looking for risk capital £2 million to £5 million.

Eligible Costs Working capital and growth capital requirements

Funding/Support The scheme seeks to co-invest in risk capital of between £500,000 and £2 million, in deals normally between £2-5 million (but up to £10 million if required). The SVF contribution is normally capped at 50% with a £2 million overall ceiling in single deals

Match Funding The private sector must at least match the investment on an equal basis

Other The SVF will only consider investment opportunities sponsored by Deal Promoting Partners, therefore, companies interested in pursuing funding from SVF should contact a DPP in the first instance

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Privately-owned young and expanding businesses

Location Scotland

APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY

Scottish Enterprise

CONTACT

SVF Team Scottish Enterprise 150 Broomielaw Atlantic Quay Glasgow G2 8LU Tel: 0141 228 2586 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/fund-your-business/scottish-investment-bank/svf.aspx

Ref: G3182


http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/fund-your-business/scottish-investment-bank/svf.aspx


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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

Siemens Venture Capital

[Back] Last updated: 09 November 2011 GRANT ID: UN5880

SCHEME DETAILS


Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Siemens' goal is to identify and finance young companies worldwide during their start-up phase and to provide established companies with additional capital for their growth plans during the expansion phase. Through its portfolio companies, Siemens offers its customers new technological solutions and tap new markets. Its focus is on growth segments in the energy, industry and healthcare sectors.

Eligible Costs Energy - The Energy Sector offers products and solutions for the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. Industry - The Industry Sector and its solutions address industry customers in the fields of production, transportation and building systems. Healthcare - The Healthcare Sector stands for innovative products and complete solutions as well as service and consulting in the healthcare industry

Funding/Support The fund offers both venture and growth capital


Other Technology focuses are: Energy; Industry and Healthcare

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Young and innovative technology and growth companies



APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY

Siemens Financial Services Ltd

CONTACT

Enquiries Siemens Financial Services Ltd Siemens Venture Capital Tel: 00 49 89 636 33585 Website: https://finance.siemens.com/financialservices/venturecapital

Ref: G3842

https://finance.siemens.com/financialservices/venturecapital


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SMART SCOTLAND

[Back] Last updated: 20 February 2012 GRANT ID: UN2000

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Support to help small and medium-sized businesses to improve their competitiveness by developing new, highly innovative and commercially viable products and processes to the benefit of the Scottish economy. The programme provides grants on a discretionary basis for technical and commercial feasibility studies, and research and development projects.

Eligible Costs Labour, overheads, materials, consultancy fees, intellectual property costs, and fees for trials and testing etc

Funding/Support Up to a maximum of £100,000 to carry out a technical and commercial feasibility study, and up to a maximum of £600,000 for the development of a pre-production prototype of a new product or process

Match Funding Applicants are required to provide the remainder of any costs from alternative sources

Other All feasibility studies and research and development projects that receive grants will also be considered for a SMART Award. Applicants must have an annual turnover not exceeding EUR 50 million and/or an annual balance sheet not exceeding EUR 43 million

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Any, although some restrictions apply

Size Small to medium-sized enterprises

Location Scotland

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Application may be made at any time

SPONSORED BY

Scottish Government

CONTACT

SMART:Scotland Team Innovation & Commercialisation Directorate Scottish Enterprise Atrium Court 50 Waterloo Street Glasgow G2 6HQ Tel: 0845 607 8787 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.scottishbusinessgrants.gov.uk

Ref: G1674


http://www.scottishbusinessgrants.gov.uk/


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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

TeenBiz Scheme

[Back] Last updated: 01 November 2011 GRANT ID: UGL640

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant, Information, Other

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Funding and business support for teenage entrepreneurs aged 13-19 in the UK, designed to ignite an entrepreneurial interest among students who want to take their ideas to the next step and require assistance to make this happen.

Eligible Costs The grant can be used towards a range of start-up costs, primarily the equipment needed in the early stages of setting up a new business

Funding/Support One student per month will receive up to £500 funding, a mentor and a start up kit

Match Funding The applicant must match the level of support offered to them through the TeenBiz initiative

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Individual students aged 13-18 years old


APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Applications are accepted at any time. Grants will be made commencing 1 January 2012

SPONSORED BY

TeenBiz

CONTACT

Enquiries TeenBiz c/o School Speakers Charles Roberts Office Park Charles Street Horbury Wakefield WF4 5FH Tel: 01924 277343 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.teenbiz.org.uk/

Ref: G46881


http://www.teenbiz.org.uk/


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CHARITABLE TRUSTS:

The Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust

[Back] Last updated: 28 November 2011 GRANT ID: UG0450

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Loan, Grant

Scheme Outline Professional business and financial support for young people to start-up and continue in business in Scotland. Support includes: low interest loans; general grants and pre-start test marketing grants; pre-start training and advice; access to a business adviser for up to two years; book-keeping training/systems; opportunities to attend exhibitions; and PR/networking opportunities.

Eligible Costs Costs of business start-up or expansion

Funding/Support Free and confidential advice on business start up, assistance in writing a business plan, loans of up to £5,000, grants of up to £1,000 and book-keeping training.

WHO CAN APPLY

Type All young people in Scotland aged 18-25 (disabled and disadvantaged up to 30 years old) wishing to start a business.

Location Scotland.

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) The Trust can be contacted at any time.

SPONSORED BY

The Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust

CONTACT

Enquiries The Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust 15 Exchange Place Glasgow G1 3AN Tel: 0141 248 4999 Website: http://www.psybt.org.uk/

Ref: G402



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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

Triodos Bank

[Back] Last updated: 06 December 2011 GRANT ID: UIG800

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Scheme Outline Triodos Bank finances UK companies, institutions and projects that add cultural value and benefit people and the environment, with the support of depositors and investors who want to encourage corporate social responsibility and a sustainable society through lending, investments and general banking services.

Eligible Costs Projects must add cultural value and benefit people and the environment

Funding/Support Triodos offers banking accounts, loans, investment opportunities and runs the Triodos Foundation, which offers grants and funding

Match Funding Match funding is not required

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Charities, social enterprises, voluntary organisations and businesses within the UK are eligible to apply


APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY

Triodos Bank

CONTACT

Enquiries Triodos Bank E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.triodos.co.uk/

Ref: G6212


http://www.triodos.co.uk/


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UK Business Incubation

[Back] Last updated: 29 February 2012 GRANT ID: UA3040

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Information

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline UK Business Incubation provide SMEs and start-ups with the ideal location to develop and grow their businesses, offering everything from virtual support, rent-a-desk through to state-of-the-art laboratories and everything in between. They provide direct access to hands-on intensive business support, access to finance and experts and to other entrepreneurs and suppliers to help make businesses and entrepreneurs grow.

Eligible Costs Not applicable

Funding/Support Provision of contacts; integration into local business support networks; best practice databases; events; publications; interactive website


WHO CAN APPLY

Type Organisations or individuals concerned with 'incubating' young businesses and start-ups

Size Not applicable


APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Any time

SPONSORED BY


CONTACT

UK Business Incubation Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Faraday Wharf Aston Science Park Holt Street Birmingham B7 4BB Tel: 0121 250 3538 Fax: 0121 250 3542 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.isbe.org.uk/UKBI

Ref: G65


http://www.isbe.org.uk/UKBI


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CORPORATE SPONSORS:

Unity Trust Bank

[Back] Last updated: 05 December 2011 GRANT ID: UIB900

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Information

Scheme Outline Unity Trust Bank is a socially responsible financial services group which is committed to breaking the barriers of finance and social exclusion by working with its partners in the social economy. It offers streamlined and flexible services including deposit and current accounts and funding initiatives.

Funding/Support The Bank offers a number of services including deposit and current accounts, funding initiatives and social mortgages, which are aimed specifically at organisations in the social economy such as credit unions, membership organisations, charities and voluntary groups.

Match Funding Match funding is not applicable.

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Trade unions, credit unions, corporate companies, membership organisations, employee owned organisations and charities and voluntary organisations.

Location United Kingdom.

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Applications may be made at any time.

SPONSORED BY

Unity Trust Bank

CONTACT

Customer Services Head Office Unity Trust Bank 9 Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HB Tel: 0845 140 1000 Fax: 0845 113 0003 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.unity.co.uk/

Ref: G3165


http://www.unity.co.uk/


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LOTTERY PROGRAMMES:

UnLtd - Live UnLtd

[Back] Last updated: 29 November 2011 GRANT ID: UGDB60

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Grant

Term Until 2015

Scheme Outline Financial assistance is available to young people between the ages of 11 and 21 who live in the UK for innovative projects that create a positive change within their community. Projects can help anyone working in music, sport, arts or traditional business to change the world around them for the better.

Eligible Costs Grants can be used for any purpose that helps the project in the long run, for example buying equipment, insurance and renting a space to work in

Funding/Support Grants of up to £5,000 (average £1,500), plus tailored support from a Development Manager and training opportunities

Match Funding Not specified

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Young people between ages of 11 and 21

Location UK

APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY

BIG Lottery Fund

CONTACT

Enquiries UnLtd 123 Whitecross Street Islington London EC1Y 8JJ Tel: 0207 566 1100 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.liveunltd.com/

Ref: G6440


http://www.liveunltd.com/


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West of Scotland Loan Fund

[Back] Last updated: 13 July 2011 GRANT ID: UIB210

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Loan

Term Unspecified

Scheme Outline Assistance is available to encourage the growth and development of new and existing small and medium-sized enterprises which can contribute to the West of Scotland economy and create employment opportunities.

Eligible Costs Costs towards a business project, purchase of property, plant and equipment, and the provision of working capital

Funding/Support Maximum loan available is £30,000 to start-up businesses and £50,000 to existing businesses that have been trading two years. The interest rate is 5%, fixed for the period of loan.

Match Funding The Loan Fund does not provide more than 50% funding. The remainder of funding must be provided by the private sector

WHO CAN APPLY

Type From a range of sectors, including manufacturing, service to manufacturing and some service-based businesses, construction, wholesale, software development and tourism etc

Size Small to medium-sized enterprises

Location West of Scotland

APPLICATION


SPONSORED BY

Strathclyde European Partnership Ltd

CONTACT

Ian Downie Argyll and Bute Council Eaglesham House Mountpleasant Road Rothesay PA20 9HQ Tel: 01700 501361 Fax: 01700 505758 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/

Ref: G2807


http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/


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CHARITABLE TRUSTS:

Young Enterprise

[Back] Last updated: 11 November 2011 GRANT ID: UE6390

SCHEME DETAILS

Type Information

Scheme Outline Education programmes that provide young people across the UK with the opportunity of gaining experience of business, helping them to understand the role it plays in providing employment and creating prosperity.

Funding/Support Education is delivered through a range of programmes including: Primary; Enterprise in Action; Learn to Earn; Personal Economics; Project Business; Company; Team; Entrepreneurship Masterclasses and Graduate Start-up programme.

Match Funding Not applicable.

Other The enterprise education programmes are delivered by business volunteers.

WHO CAN APPLY

Type Primary and secondary schools, sixth form colleges and higher education institutes.

Location United Kingdom.

APPLICATION

Deadline(s) Interested parties should contact Young Enterprise to register interest in participating in the programmes.

SPONSORED BY

Young Enterprise

CONTACT

Enquiries Young Enterprise Peterley House Peterley Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 2TZ Tel: 01865 776845 Fax: 01865 775671 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/


http://www.young-enterprise.org.uk/

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