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Award Programme
Open
Movement for Change
Supported by
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.
Eligibility
To be considered for the Movement for Change programme you must be:
Funding
Tailored grants
Our grants are designed around you, helping you to meet your unique goals.
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Incorporated
Not yet or less than 4 years
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Selling goods and services
Less than 1 year
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Incorporated
Less than 4 years
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Selling goods and services
1 to 4 years
Starting Up
Up to £8,000
You are committed to creating social impact in a financially sustainable way. You are at an early stage or have started to make a difference to people's lives, communities, or the planet.
For social venture costs
Social venture eligibility
Scaling Up
Up to £18,000
You are the founder of a financially sustainable social venture that is making a positive difference to people’s lives, communities, or the planet. You have evidence of your social impact and ambitions to build on it.
For social venture costs
For social entrepreneur living costs
Social venture eligibility
Support
Tailored services
Our support is personalised, ensuring you get practical help to overcome your specific challenges and to grow efficiently.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Legal adviser 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.
- Tailored 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
- 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
Other programmes
Millennium Awards Trust
Support manager
Upskill with your peers
Expert advice and guidance
Legal adviser consultancy
Programme eligibility
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Stage
Have an idea or have been operating for less than 4 years
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Aged
16 years old or older
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Located in
United Kingdom
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Focus
Any sector
Access to Employment
Support manager
Upskill with your peers
Expert advice and guidance
Legal adviser consultancy
Monthly online meetings
Sector specific expertise
Programme eligibility
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Stage
Have an idea or have been operating for less than 4 years
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Aged
16 years old or older
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Located in
United Kingdom
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Focus
Access to employment sector
Funding Futures Programme
Support manager
Upskill with your peers
Expert advice and guidance
Legal adviser consultancy
Financial literacy resources
Peer-to-Peer Learning
Programme eligibility
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Stage
Have an idea or have been operating for less than 4 years
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Aged
16 to 30 years old
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Located in
United Kingdom
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Focus
Financial inclusion sector
Healthy Ageing
Support manager
Upskill with your peers
Expert advice and guidance
Legal adviser consultancy
Monthly online meetings
Sector specific expertise
Programme eligibility
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Stage
Have an idea or have been operating for less than 4 years
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Aged
16 years old or older
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Located in
United Kingdom
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Focus
Healthy ageing sector