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Community Enterprise Fund

Open all year

Grants for community groups that want to start trading or set up a social enterprise, to be spent over twelve months.

Amount
Up to £5,000
For
Community groups starting to trade
Area
Scotland
Funded by
Scottish Government's Social Entrepreneurs Fund

Who it's for

Constituted community or third-sector groups in Scotland with a bank account in the group's name, not yet trading regularly, planning an asset-locked social enterprise. Not for existing activities, repairs or property improvements.

Full criteria and guidance on the current site

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Community Enterprise Fund in action

  • Motorcyclists with banners and bikes outside the single-storey stone Davidson Legacy Cottage

    Davidson Legacy Cottage: bringing history to life

    A heritage social enterprise in Aberlemno creating an inclusive hub for marginalised groups. A £5,000 Community Enterprise grant paid for digital tools and a website ahead of an online shop.

    Community Enterprise Fund · Aberlemno, Angus

Common questions

Can community groups apply?

Yes, through the Community Enterprise Fund. It offers up to £5,000, spent over twelve months, for constituted community groups in Scotland that want to start trading or set up a social enterprise. It can't pay for existing activities, repairs or property improvements.

Source on the current site

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