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Sources of Funding
"There are different ways for your type of business to raise capital, reduce costs or spread costs. It is important to determine which options suit your business best and will allow it to grow successfully with
YOUR VISION in mind."
Personal
Savings
Using your own money to fund your business is a good way to show others that you are committed to your ideas.
Family
& Friends
The people who are close to you provide financial support because they believe in you and your ideas
Grants
Funding is awarded based on your ideas, type of business and outcomes. You do not need to pay this back.
Crowd
Funding
Sharing your ideas with many people, who make a donation based on alignment with your idea.
Bank
Loans
Borrowing money from the bank, and paying it back with interest.
Bank
Overdraft
Many authorised overdrafts do not attract fees, but you may need to meet a criteria to quality for an overdraft.
Business Credit Card
This can help with both a cash injection and cashflow. Interest is charged on monthly outstanding balances.
Accellerators
Business hubs support you with growth finance, training, mentoring and opportunities.
Angel
Investors
High network individuals who offer finance in exchange for ownership equity/ shares in the business.
Venture Capitalists
Private investors who see major growth potential in your business. They require a return on investment.
Invoice
Finance
Rather than wait for a customer to pay your invoice, a lender can give you an advance equal to the invoice.
Merchant Cash Advance
Using a card payment terminal, you get an advance on future sales and pay it back when customers pay you.
Using your own money to fund your business.
Finance
Lease
A finance company owns an asset and rents it to you. You only pay for the duration that you use the asset.
Hire
Purchase
You spread the cost of an item over monthly installments. You will only own the item when you have fully paid for it.
Asset-Based Lending
Lending is based on you owning an asset (i.e. a house). If you are unable to repay the loan, the lender takes your asset.
Commercial Mortgage
A loan secured on property that is not your residence.
Tax
Relief
Their are numerous tax relief schemes that allow you to legally reduce your tax bill and purchase assets.
Business Competitions
Financial prizes and publicity are awarded to winners for innovation, creativity or impact.
Sponsors & Donations
Finance obtained from sponsors is usually in exchange for promoting the sponsor, while donations are gifts.
Collaborative Partnerships
Building mutually beneficial partnerships with others can share costs and attract finance from other sources.
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FUNDING DIRECTORY
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ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Arts-Based Learning Fund
Funding: Grant
Amount: Unspecified
For: Arts Based-Learning
Open: 30/10/2020
Deadline: Open
Who Can Apply:
Arts organisations working in partnership with education establishments
Funding is available to arts organisations that are working in partnership with schools, colleges and other formal education settings. This Fund supports work that enables pupils in formal education settings, particularly those experiencing systemic inequality or disadvantage, to thrive through engagement with high quality, arts-based learning.
MOBO
Help Musicians Fund
Funding: Grant
Amount: £3,000
For: Music of Black Origin
Open: Yes
Deadline: 23/11/2020 (09:00)
Who Can Apply:
18+, UK resident, You can be a solo artist, producer, songwriter or group working within any genres of music of black origin
Whether you need financial support to get into the studio, business advice to help market your new release, investment into merchandise to elevate your brand or a grant to hire your dream session musicians, the MOBO Help Musicians Fund may be able to support you. You can apply to this fund by completing the application form or via video.
BFI Network
Short Film Fund
Funding: Grant
Amount: £15,000
For: New Short Films Only
Open: 19/10/2020
Deadline: 25/01/2021
Who Can Apply:
Film directors based in the England
The fund supports projects with directors based in England and is run in partnership with the BFI NETWORK Talent Executives who work with filmmakers on the delivery of funded projects. This fund supports the production costs of new fiction shorts, in both live-action and animation (no adaptations) that meet the funder's core values.
BAME (BLACK ASIAN & MINORITY ETHNIC)
Funding available with particular emphasis on people who identify as Black, Asian or from minority ethnic backgrounds, as part of funders' equal opportunities strategy
UnLtd
Inclusive Recovery Fund
Funding: Grant
Amount: £10,000 - £500,000
For: Delivery and Impact of Services during the Coronavirus Cris
Open: 30/10/2020
Deadline: 13/11/2020 CLOSED
Who Can Apply:
Social Entrepreneurs in England
The new fund is designed to help social entrepreneurs deliver their important services and even grow their impact while adapting to the challenges presented by the Coronavirus crisis.
The fund will offer grants to asset or mission-locked ventures. It seeks ventures with ideas to accelerate their growth, build resilience and create a deep and lasting impact.
MOBO
Help Musicians Fund
Funding: Grant
Amount: £3,000
For: Financial Support for Growth and Development
Open: Yes
Deadline: 23/11/2020 (09:00)
Who Can Apply:
18+, UK Resident, You can be a solo artist, producer, songwriter or group working within any genres of music of black origin
Whether you need financial support to get into the studio, business advice to help market your new release, investment into merchandise to elevate your brand or a grant to hire your dream session musicians, the MOBO Help Musicians Fund may be able to support you. You can apply to this fund by completing the application form or via video.
Comic Relief
The Global Majority Fund
Funding: Grant
Amount: £15,000
For: Communities Experiencing Racial Inequality
Open: 2/11/2020
Deadline: 30/11/2020
Who Can Apply:
Companies with a turnover of £75,000, willing to distribute funds in response to work with communities experiencing racial inequality
Comic Relief is proud to launch The Global Majority Fund. They need organisations willing to be responsible for making grants to other organisations focussed on addressing Covid-19 needs and priorities among communities experiencing racial inequality.
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, ELDERLY AND FAMILIES
UK Government
The Kickstart Scheme
Funding: Grant
Amount: £1,500 per job placement
For: Training young people for work
Open: Yes
Deadline: Open until further notice
Who Can Apply:
Any employer who can offer a minimum of 30 job placements to young people
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to create new job placements for 16 to 24-year-olds on Universal Credit who are at risk of long-term unemployment. Employers of all sizes can apply for funding which covers100% of the National Minimum Wage (or the National Living Wage depending on the age of the participant) for 25 hours per week for a total of 6 months.
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Funding: Grant
Amount: £50,000
For: Pushing Communities Forward
Open: Yes
Deadline: Ongoing
Who Can Apply:
Small UK-based charities
Every three months, Aviva's UK employees decide how the funding is distributed based on either of the following project criteria: (a.) capability and inclusion: giving people the tools to become more financially independent or (b) Community resilience: tackling inequality and improving environments to build more connected, more resilient communities.
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Funding: Grant
Amount: £15,000
For: New Short Films Only
Open: 19/10/2020
Deadline: x
Who Can Apply:
Film directors based in the England
The fund supports projects with directors based in England and is run in partnership with the BFI NETWORK Talent Executives who work with filmmakers on the delivery of funded projects. This fund supports the production costs of new fiction shorts, in both live-action and animation (no adaptations) that meet the funder's cor
COMMUNITY SUPPORT, DEVELOPMENT & COHESION
School of Social Entrepreneurs
The Community Business Trade Up Programme
Funding: Grant
Amount: £10,000 Trade Back Grant
For: Training & Funding
Open: Yes
Deadline: 02/12/2020 (13:00)
Who Can Apply:
Social Entrepreneurs in England
For projects or organisations that exist to improve a local neighbourhood, village or town. The fund gives help to recover and rebuild income from trading and also pandemic proof your business. This FREE support programme will give you support, a network and funding needed to adapt, digitise and diversify your income from trading.
Aviva
Aviva Community Fund
Funding: Grant
Amount: £50,000
For: Pushing Communities Forward
Open: Yes
Deadline: Ongoing
Who Can Apply:
Small UK-based charities
Every three months, Aviva's UK employees decide how the funding is distributed based on either of the following project criteria: (a.) capability and inclusion: giving people the tools to become more financially independent or (b) Community resilience: tackling inequality and improving environments to build more connected, more resilient communities.
Asda Foundation
Feeding Communities Grant
Funding: Grant
Amount: £1,000 per grant
For: Community Meal Providers
Open: 06/11/2020
Deadline: 06/12/2020
Who Can Apply:
School Holiday Clubs, Soup Kitchens, Homeless Centres, Community Centres
Funding is available to provide food only parcels for a family/individual), christmas hamper, school holiday clubs, soup kitchen/homeless centres, Christmas meal delivery or collection on Local, community centre providing meal deliveries. Maximum £1,000 per grant. Per meal maximum cost £4.00 (can be lower than this). They will not contribute towards meals which cost more than £4.
DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & EQUALITY
EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING
UK Government
The Kickstart Scheme
Funding: Grant
Amount: £1,500 per job placement
For: Training young people for work
Open: Yes
Deadline:
Who Can Apply:
Any employer who can offer a minimum of 30 job placements to young people
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to create new job placements for 16 to 24-year-olds on Universal Credit who are at risk of long-term unemployment. Employers of all sizes can apply for funding which covers100% of the National Minimum Wage (or the National Living Wage depending on the age of the participant) for 25 hours per week for a total of 6 months.
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Funding: Grant
Amount: £50,000
For: Pushing Communities Forward
Open: Yes
Deadline: Ongoing
Who Can Apply:
Small UK-based charities
Every three months, Aviva's UK employees decide how the funding is distributed based on either of the following project criteria: (a.) capability and inclusion: giving people the tools to become more financially independent or (b) Community resilience: tackling inequality and improving environments to build more connected, more resilient communities.
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Funding: Grant
Amount: £15,000
For: New Short Films Only
Open: 19/10/2020
Deadline: x
Who Can Apply:
Film directors based in the England
The fund supports projects with directors based in England and is run in partnership with the BFI NETWORK Talent Executives who work with filmmakers on the delivery of funded projects. This fund supports the production costs of new fiction shorts, in both live-action and animation (no adaptations) that meet the funder's cor
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND EVENTS
ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORT
UK Government
Green Homes Grant
Funding: Grant
Amount: £5,000
For: Energy Efficiency and Low Carbon Heating Improvements
Open: Yes
Deadline: Not Stated
Who Can Apply:
Landlords and homeowners
The government will provide a voucher up to £5,000 which covers up to two-thirds of the cost of energy efficiency and low carbon heat improvements to your home. There is a criteria for what can be funded. Registration to become a Green Homes Grant Installer. or landlords/households applying for grants can click the link below.