Funding and a programme of specialist support are available for small to medium-sized UK heritage organisations to help turn a new business idea into reality.

Applications will be accepted from small to medium-sized heritage organisations based in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and those who want to attend a Scottish Gaelic language delivered programme who:

• Have an income-generating idea that is not yet fully formed.
• Need the resources and support the programme offers to pursue their idea.
• Will release up to two people from their organisation, ideally a trustee and a staff member or volunteer to attend the full programme.

Eligible organisations include:

• Charities.
• Social enterprises.
• Local authorities.
• Community Interest Companies (CICs).
• Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisations (SCIOs).
• Limited companies.

Programme participants receive:

• A 15-month package of support to develop their income generating idea.
• Access to funding of up to £10,000.

How To Apply

The Round 2 deadline for applications is 23 July 2021.

Application packs and further information for each UK regional programme are available from the Social Enterprise Academy website.

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Useful documents & links

Useful Links

• Social Enterprise Academy - Steps to Sustainability

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Addresses and contacts

For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:

1. Enquiries
   Social Enterprise Academy
   Thorn House
   5 Rose Street
   Edinburgh
   EH2 2PR
   Tel: 0131 243 2670
   Email: [email protected]