Award Programme
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Movement for Change

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In partnership with Sport England, the Movement for Change programme aims to support social entrepreneurs who are helping to unlock the advantages of sport and physical activity for the most marginalised communities. Awards of up to £18,000 are available, alongside support to develop key business and leadership skills to help social ventures become more financially sustainable

Tailored support

As an Award Winner on the Movement for Change programme you will be able to access tailored support including:

Learning circles
Monthly online sessions to connect with and learn from fellow social entrepreneurs in the sport and physical activity space
Subsidised Consultancy
Access to specialised consultancy services that are not covered by UnLtd’s learning offer to support your growth
Bespoke Workshops
Delivered by experts covering different aspects of running a social venture from impact to income
Learning journeys
Opportunities to learn from fellow social entrepreneurs by visiting and experiencing their work
Support manager
This person will guide you through your support, offering one to one coaching throughout your award period. We have dedicated teams and specialist support available to help you to identify & work towards your support goals to help you & your venture flourish.
Expert advice and guidance
We have a large network of supportive business professionals, corporate partners and alumni who will generously offer you the expert advice and mentoring you need to develop as a social entrepreneur.
Pro-bono consultancy
Our legal partners can offer professional consultation on a variety of topics; from determining the best legal structure for you, to discussing your intellectual property and assisting with leases and contracts.
Upskill with your peers
You'll have access to a regular and varied calendar of workshops from expert facilitators and we'll help you to develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding by connecting you to fellow Award Winners.

Programme eligibility

To be considered for the Movement for Change programme you must be:

Stage
Have an idea or have been operating for less than 4 years
Aged
16 years old or older
Located in
England
Focused on
Sports and physical activity sectors

Apply for an Award

Apply for an Award to start or grow your social venture.

The Movement for Change programme gave Legacy Active Communities a space to focus on building for the future as we support schools and communities to encourage health and physical activity in young people’s everyday lives. With likeminded social entrepreneurs, we could address challenges and opportunities for social enterprise, while discussing our business models and opportunities for growth

Shaun Fox
Starting Up | Movement for Change | Award Winner