Social Enterprise Start-up and Scale-up Programmes Open for Applications

Posted on February 25, 2016

The School for Social Entrepreneurs, Lloyds Bank and the Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Programme is designed to give social entrepreneurs the best possible chance of success by providing access to support and funding.

The programme is a package of support that includes three different elements; an inspirational and practical 14 day course, a business mentor from Lloyds Banking Group and a grant.

The content of the course and the size of the grant award will vary depending on whether you join Start-up or Scale-up. Your eligibility for each depends on where you are in the development of your organisation.

Applications must be received before 1pm on Monday 21st March 2016.

For further information, eligibility criteria and to apply for Start-up and Scale-up please visit, the School for Social Enterprise website.

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