Funding for Social Change Catalysts

Posted on January 29, 2016

UnLtd, the leading support provider for social entrepreneurs in the UK, is looking to support social entrepreneurs who want to deepen their impact within their community, and be a catalyst for social change.

Funding of up to £15,000 is available to social entrepreneurs who want to improve their community further and have a strong vision of how to make this happen. In addition to the financial support available, the social entrepreneurs will also get three years of support from an Award Manager and a full diagnostic of their social venture.

Applications are being accepted from individuals aged 16 or over and living in the UK who are not part of an established organisation.

The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest form is the 11th February 2016. The deadline for submitting a full application is the 18th February 2016.

For further information, please visit UnLtd’s website.

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