• Do you need money to achieve your community group's goals?
• Are you not sure what support is available to you?
• Does the thought of the paperwork put you off?

An outline of funding sources is given below but to find out more you can contact us or call into our offices at 10 Meyrick Street or call us on 0845 345 5031. We are a FREE resource and can advise you on which funds are appopriate and how to ensure your group can gain maximum benefit from these funds.

Sources of Funds:

Co-operative enterprise hub doubles funding for community business

The Co-operative Enterprise Hub works with regional and national groups of experts to bring organisations in the UK the best advice, training and consultancy on how to set up, run and grow a sustainable co-operative business. The Hub aims to expand the co-operative economy in the UK by creating strong, ethically-led businesses with a deep sense of social responsibility. The initiative includes both grant and loan assistance.

Grants

• Up to £5,000.
• Only considered in conjunction with a loan application.
• Grant recipients must have received advice and training through the Enterprise Hub.

Loans

• Unsecured loans through the Co-operative Loan Fund.
• Loans can range from £5,000 to £75,000.
• Low interest rates.
• Repaid over ten years.
• Loans are available for co-operatives that require finance to: set up a new enterprise; expand an existing enterprise; assist employee buyouts or company successions; purchase a property or business; and purchase capital equipment or create working capital.

To qualify for support, applicants must have their registered office in the UK and be either a co-operative, or soon to be a co-operative; or an incorporated body or soon to be incorporated. Applications for assistance can be submitted at any time.

(Source: Grantfinder Newsflash, 11/6/11)

Advice and Information about Funding

Arts Council for Wales

Awards for All

Co-operative Community Fund

How 2 fundraise

PAVS spotlight on funders

Wales Council for Voluntary Action

Welsh Assembly Government