Funding Available to Support Social Businesses Raise Finance through Community Share Issues

Community businesses in England looking to launch or in the early stages of a community share issue can apply for grants and equity match funding of up to £25,000 through the Power to Change Community Shares Booster Fund.

Available funding streams include Development Grants, averaging £5,000, to help prepare a community share offer, and Equity Match Investment of up to £25,000, provided the minimum share offer target is met.

The current round of the Booster Fund will close in early 2025, with application deadlines on 27th November 2024 for equity applications and 29th January 2025 for development grant applications.

Funding Available to Support Social Businesses Raise Finance through Community Share Issues (England)