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Enterprise programme for young people - UK

UK Government — business finance and support

Loan

The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineUK-wide
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The Northumberland Small Business Service (NSBS)

UK Government — business finance and support

Advice & expertise

(NSBS) is a fully-funded service that delivers a range of business support services to ambitious innovators, creative thinkers and small and micro businesses across Northumberland.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+3 more

Productive Valley Fund

UK Government — business finance and support

Loan

Loans of between £50,000 and £400,000, for projects such as premises refurbishment, building works and equipment purchases that will lead to increased productivity, job creation and business growth.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
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Sunderland Business Support Fund

UK Government — business finance and support

Grants are available to support projects costing between £3,000 and £6,000 (excluding VAT). The Business Support Fund can cover up to 40% of eligible business spend.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
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Liverpool City Region Flexible Growth Fund

UK Government — business finance and support

Loan

Providing fee free, Interest subsidised loans up to £1m, this fund can provide up to 50% of eligible capital expenditure repayable over a maximum 5 year term.

Amount not publishedNo published deadlineEngland
SMELimited companySole traderStartup+2 more

National Lottery Awards for All Scotland

The National Lottery Community Fund

We fund projects in Scotland that bring people together and improve communities. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

are you a composer looking for opportunities to grow as an artist? We’re looking for four UK-based composers who display a unique artistic voice and development potential to join nonclassical AiR (Artists in Residence) in 2026. With thanks to our funders: the Mila Charitable Organisation, Vaug...

Amount not publishedRolling — apply any timeNot stated
CharityArtist

Community Action

The National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for communities in Scotland to run projects that help people connect. We support work that’s open, inclusive and community-led

£20k – £250kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

Reaching Communities England

The National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for small or large organisations, from £20,001 to £20,000,000, to strengthen communities and improve lives across England.

£20k – £20mRolling — apply any timeEngland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

National Lottery Awards for All Wales

The National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for projects that bring people together and improve communities in Wales. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

Young Start - Main Grants

The National Lottery Community Fund

Young Start - Main Grants offers £20,001 to £150,000 for projects up to 3 years that help children and young people in Scotland build confidence and realise their potential.

£20k – £150kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+3 more

Young Start - Small Grants

The National Lottery Community Fund

Young Start - Small Grants offers £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 1 year that help children and young people in Scotland build confidence and realise their potential.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+3 more

We fund community-led projects that tackle the climate and nature emergency, improve the environment, and help people connect with and enjoy nature locally.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeEngland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

Fairer Life Chances

The National Lottery Community Fund

Funding for projects that support children, young people and families, or help people be healthier with better access to support

£20k – £500kRolling — apply any timeScotland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

Climate Action Fund - Food Systems

The National Lottery Community Fund

Climate Action Fund – Food Systems supports projects that strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities.

£2.5m – £7mRolling — apply any timeUK-wide
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+6 more

People and Places

The National Lottery Community Fund

We fund projects in Wales that are accessible, community-led, and focused on the issues that matter most to local people.

£20k – £500kRolling — apply any timeWales
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+4 more

National Lottery Awards for All England

The National Lottery Community Fund

We fund projects in England that bring people together and improve communities. Apply for grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects up to 2 years.

£300 – £20kRolling — apply any timeEngland
CharityCICCommunity groupVoluntary organisation+5 more

Open Fund for Individuals

Creative Scotland

The Open Fund for Individuals is one of Creative Scotland’s key funding programmes, supporting the wide range of activity initiated by artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. Fund open.

£500 – £50kRolling — apply any timeScotland
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer+5 more

Create and Engage

Arts Council of Wales

Create and Engage funds the development, creation and delivery of high-quality arts experiences that help creative individuals and organisations engage with and connect to the public. The main beneficiaries of Create and Engage projects are the people engaging with your project.

Up to £100kRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer

Creative Practice

Arts Council of Wales

Creative Practice grants are designed to support you as an artist or creative professional, investing in your growth and future. They allow you to dedicate time and space for creative experimentation, professional development and to work in new ways.

£500 – £10kRolling — apply any timeWales
IndividualArtistCreative practitionerFreelancer