This competition offers a chance for small UK firms, with Starling Bank business accounts, to win cash grants to boost their operations.
Take Flight is a new funding opportunity created for Starling Bank business customers across the UK. Small business owners are invited to submit entries outlining their achievements, innovations, growth plans and future business goals for a chance to secure a grant.
The bank has partnered with a range of successful entrepreneurs, including television personality Carol Vorderman, and Chika Russell, who appeared on Dragons’ Den, to judge the competition entries.
The programme has an overall budget of £50,000. Ten small businesses will each win a £5,000 grant to take their business to the next level. The team at Starling will shortlist the standout entrants. Then the panel of judges, headed up by Carol Vorderman will pick the winning businesses.
The competition is open to UK-based micro businesses with fewer than 10 employees and an annual turnover of no more than £1.4 million. Businesses must have been an active Starling Business Current Account Customer for at least three months from the date of entering the competition with at least one customer initiated transaction per calendar month.
Carol Vorderman said:
'As an entrepreneur, I know how hard running a small business can be. That’s why I’ve teamed up with Starling Bank to launch its Take Flight initiative to help small businesses soar in 2022.'
The deadline for applications is 14 January 2022 (23:59 GMT).
How To Apply
The deadline for applications is 14 January 2022 (23:59 GMT).
More details can be on the Starling Bank website.
Questions should be directed to [email protected]
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
- Enquiries
Starling Bank Limited
3rd Floor
2 Finsbury Avenue
London
EC2M 2PP
Email: [email protected]