UnLtd Start Up Scale Up Awards

UnLtd finds, funds and supports social entrepreneurs with solutions for a better society.

The grants are for founders of the enterprise. UnLtd provide funding and support to start or grow.

Starting up - £8,000 maximum: You have an idea or have started to make a difference to people's lives, your community, or have ambitions to create change at a national level.

Scaling up - £18,000 maximum: You are already running a social venture that is making a positive difference and you have compelling evidence of your impact. You are looking for our support to realise your potential to grow your impact and expand.

UnLtd recommend getting your application in early so that we have time to ensure they have everything they need to assess it.

There are usually 4 application rounds every year – check the website

UNLTD - AWARDS | FUNDING AND SUPPORT TO GROW YOUR IMPACT |

Business Wales & Social Business Wales finance locator

Search for grants and finance (free to search)

Councils or Local Authorities

Check your local council’s website – many have information on funding for local businesses.

Creative Wales

From funding and resources to support and guidance, CW help creative industries. The funding page is regularly updated. You can also get in touch to find out how they can help you.

Creative Wales Young Content Fund

Maximum £50,000 for individual projects. MUST have a track record i.e. produced TV for young audiences & commercially distributed within past 3 years. Support to develop bilingual animation and live-action programming for children and young audiences.

Shackleton Foundation

Up to £10,000 seed and start-up funding – focus on young people. The grant panel meetings 4 times a year – check their website Who we Fund | Shackleton Foundation

Welsh Government Young Person’s Start Up Grant

Up to £2,000 Grants for young people aged 25 and under.

Also have a look at the Loans and social investment section