£10-50k

Business Enterprise Fund (BEF)

Picture a world where your small business (SME) or social enterprise dream can become a reality, free from the stress of financial hurdles. This is the mission at the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF). BEF is a non-profit social enterprise, established to offer loans with loans up to £250,000 to small...
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For Jimmy

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For Jimmy

For Jimmy creates safe spaces for young people to grow up in, with a strong focus on Lewisham, South East London.  It was set up in honour of murdered Lewisham schoolboy Jimmy Mizen.

Duration
4 years
Cost of capital
5%
Turnover
£543,760
Amount invested
£41,660
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)
Blended – part grant, part loan

Media Cultured

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Media Cultured

Media Cultured is a social enterprise that tackles issues of racism, radicalisation and misrepresentation through the use of positive role models and clear messages about ‘identity and integration’ within an increasingly multicultural society.

Duration
5 years
Cost of capital
0%
Turnover
£23,440
Amount invested
£25,000
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)

P.A.C.E

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P.A.C.E

Promote Ability Community Enterprise CIC (P.A.C.E) delivers affordable services and housing for disadvantaged people in Derby and Derbyshire. To support this agenda, they offer a range of other services to the public and private sector; these include supported housing, a craft centre, community support and a café. 

Duration
12 months
Cost of capital
6.5%
Turnover
£1,400,000
Amount invested
£20,000
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)

ART Business Loans

ART Business Loans was established to support access to appropriate finance for businesses and social enterprises, targeting underserved areas and communities in the West Midlands . Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme: The British Business Bank has over 40 accredited lenders who currently...
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Nottingham Counselling

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Nottingham Counselling

Nottingham Counselling Service (NCS) is a long-standing charity specialising in working long-term with people who present complex and enduring problems, such as anxiety, depression and abuse.

Duration
3 years
Cost of capital
6.5%
Turnover
£186,170
Amount invested
£30,000
Product type
Unsecured loan (incl. overdrafts)

Community Shares Scotland

Community shares are a way to raise money for community owned enterprises. Community members buy shares in enterprises providing goods and services that meet their needs. In turn, the enterprise is controlled and governed by the community it serves. Community shares have helped to launch and grow a...
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Kent Community Foundation

Kent Community Foundation (KCF) is part of a national network of 46 Community Foundations committed to improving the lives of local people and communities, particularly the most vulnerable, isolated and disadvantaged. KCF also helps generous individuals, families, organisations, trusts and...
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