Example Social Enterprise Start Fund
Funding provider: Example Third Sector Trust
Demonstration data. The funding records on this site are clearly labelled examples used to test the directory. They are not real funding opportunities and are not currently available.
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About this funding
Example funding programme — demonstration data. Demonstration fund supporting new social enterprises with start-up costs, governance support and initial trading activity across Scotland.
Who can apply
- Eligible locations
- Scotland-wide
- Business stages
- Planning to start, Startup, Trading under 1 year
- Organisation types
- Social enterprise, Other
- Industries
- Care and health, Education and training, Creative industries, Retail
- Trading history
- No minimum stated
- Employees
- 0 to 20
What the funding can be used for
- Starting a business
- Training
- Equipment
- Marketing
What cannot be funded
- Political campaigning
Match funding requirement
No match funding is stated for this programme. Confirm the current position with the provider before applying. Read our guide to match funding.
How to apply
Demonstration process: submit governing document and start-up budget.
Important eligibility information
- Must have a social mission in its governing document
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