Show Me The Money Grants and Funding - March 2025
Mar 01, 2025 6:16 pm
Show Me The Money! Grants & Funding - Practical Tips & Support
Revised: March 2025
Hello wonderful people,
We're celebrating International Womens Day (IWD).
CatalyseHer is a great programme to empower women in business. Powered by INCO and supported by Visa Foundation. With a focus on social and environmental impact, you get expert guidance and cash grants upto £5000.
On the subject of Free Money, I’ll be doing a Show Me The Money free workshop with BCU STEAMhouse in Birmingham on 05 March. If you want funding tips & tricks to grow your business you have to come.
The 51% Club with the brilliant Tara Attfield-Tomes are talking Show Me The Money on 19 March in Leamington.
Ufi's Week of VocTech 2025 is a free programme of events and activities focused on accelerating the development and adoption of digital technology for vocational training.
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Drew
Drew Currie
Founder, hibretOne CIC
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LATEST:
Celebrating the latest Women in Innovation Award winners
Tackling major societal, economic and environmental challenges.
The Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards is celebrating 50 women leading the charge in groundbreaking industries.
From revolutionary peat-free farming solutions, to continuous green electricity, to an artificial intelligence (AI) powered platform that streamlines allergy management in schools.
This year’s winners, from Edinburgh to Southampton and Cardiff to Belfast, are tackling critical social, environmental and economic challenges, creating a robust pipeline of women-led businesses for future investment.
Each will receive a £75,000 grant, personalised business coaching, and access to networking, role modelling and training opportunities.
The awards continue to champion high-potential women business leaders from diverse backgrounds:
■ 36% of the winners are from ethnic minority groups (excluding white minorities)
■ 22% have long term conditions, illnesses or disabilities
■ 50% have caring or parental responsibilities
https://www.ukri.org/news/innovate-uk-reveals-the-women-innovators-to-watch-in-2025/
The 51% Club
I’ll be on panel with the brilliant Tara Attfield-Tomes and other great people talking Show Me The Money. Subjects covered include: Banking, Grant funding and business support, Innovate UK, Crowdfunding, Angel investment, VC investment.
51% Club is all about supporting women in business. If you can’t attend this one, make sure you signup to the newsletter.
When: Wednesday 19 March 2025 6pm – 8pm
Where: 1 Mill Street, Leamington, CV31 1ES
https://lu.ma/show-me-the-money-leamington
2024 Women in Leadership Power List
Do you recognise anyone on this list?
https://www.managementtodaywomenleadershiplist.com/power-list-2024
Unlock Your Business Potential with Digital Innovation
Struggling to find the right digital tools to boost productivity in your business? Looking to create a clear, AI-driven digital roadmap to enhance your marketing and data strategies?
BMet College and iSE have teamed up to offer local SMEs FREE business support and technology plans to help identify the tools and technologies your business needs to thrive.
When: 6th March, 2025. Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Natwest Accelerator Hub, 2 St Philip's Pl, Birmingham
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reimagine-your-business-tickets-1225062578149
Show Me The Money free workshop
In partnership with BCU STEAMhouse this is my first Show Me The Money workshop for 2025. If you want funding tips & tricks to grow your business, to build your app, to build a healthcare device, EV battery, or anything else you have to attend this 2 session workshop.
The SMTM programme has helped founders access over £8m in grants & over $38M in VC funding. This workshop empowers entrepreneurs with real sources of funding, support and grants
When: 05 March, 9:30 – 1:30pm
Where: Cranmore Park, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley B90 4LF
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/show-me-the-money-with-drew-currie-tickets-1142408156549
Manufacturers- Find Innovative Ways & Grants to Minimise Waste and Costs
Wolverhampton University, Innovate UK, Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), Make UK, Birmingham City University and others, are delivering a breakfast briefing to help manufacturers combat the increases in National Insurance and minimum wage by making the most of the grants and support available to help you reduce waste, cut costs and boost productivity.
You will find out how to:
· Minimise waste and energy use; one manufacturer reduced the energy consumption of individual machines by 82%
· Increase your efficiency and boost productivity
· Benefit from all the grants, support and schemes available to you
When: 28th March, 8:30-11:30am
Where: Wolverhampton University.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manufacturers-find-innovative-ways-grants-to-minimise-waste-and-costs-tickets-1219388316279
Free Business Tech Support
Is a slow computer driving you crazy? Is software making you sick? Register for the iSE & Coderholics monthly free tech support software and hardware clinic. Support provided by a variety of tech support Nerds! Must be a trading business.
When: 15 March 2025, 12:00 pm – 14:00 pm
Where: iSE, Womens Enterprise Hub, Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=vzfJ9-zis0SRT2MY16Lt64b7IbvMO-9Mn081Pst63RxUMURaTlQ3SFJPWjE4TllISVVTNk1HTDJIViQlQCN0PWcu&origin=lprLink+&route=shorturl
City Bridge Accelerator Programme
Are you a London-based social entrepreneur looking to take your business to the next level? This Accelerator could be the opportunity you've been waiting for! This programme is perfect for founders who:
· Have a clear mission to address a social or environmental issue
· Have a London-based business with a turnover of £40,000+
· Are seeking mentorship, funding, and a supportive community to grow their enterprise
Applications for our next round of Launchpad and Incubator programmes.
https://hatchenterprise.org/our-programmes/may-25-city-bridge-accelerator/
WISE100 Women in Social Enterprise Awards.
Who are the leading women shaping social enterprise in the UK? Find out at the #WISE100 Social Business Women of the Year Awards 2025!
The annual WISE100 list is created by Pioneers Post in partnership with NatWest Social & Community Capital. In addition to our top 100 list, four awards will be announced at this year's celebration event.
Be there as we come together to celebrate women in social enterprise and impact investing!
If you can't be there in person, you can join the event via Zoom.
Tickets are free, but limited.
When: Thursday 27 March 2025, 11.30am to 3pm
Where: Glasgow
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wise100-women-in-social-enterprise-awards-2025-tickets-1247198948629
UKRI Creating Opportunities: Rethinking Economic (In)Activity
Funding supports projects focused on promoting sustainable economic activity in areas with high rates of ill-health, disability, and informal care in the UK.
You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding. We welcome proposals that include team members and project partners from outside academia.
The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £1,200,000. UKRI will fund 80% of the FEC. Funding is for a single award.
The project must begin by 12 January 2026 and run for 24 months.
Award: Up to to £1.2 million
Deadline: 6th May 2025
https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/ukri-creating-opportunities-rethinking-economic-inactivity/
The Power of Us: Collaborative Research in Health, Social Care and Wellbeing
BVSC, in collaboration with Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s (BCHC) Community Connexions, Flourish WM, Catalyst 4 Change, the University of Birmingham, National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration West Midlands and NIHR Midlands Patient Safety Research Collaboration, invites you to an inspiring conference that celebrates the power of community-driven participatory research in health, social care, and wellbeing.
When: 9th April 2025 – 9am to 4:30pm
Where: Birmingham City Football Club
https://www.bvsc.org/Event/the-power-of-us-collaborative-research-in-health-social-care-and-wellbeing
Do It Now Now Pathway Fund collaboration
What the Programme Offers:
· Grant Funding: Eligible organisations can secure between £25,000 and £40,000 to enhance financial resilience and scale operations.
· Social Investment: Access loans matched with grants in a 1:2 ratio, enabling funding of up to £80,000.
· Comprehensive Support: Receive tailored guidance, capacity-building resources, and ongoing mentorship to ensure success.
Eligibility:
· Operate in England.
· Have an annual income between £150,000 and £1 million.
· Focus on delivering innovative solutions in poverty alleviation or racial equity.
· How It Works:
· By blending grant funding with social investment, the programme reduces financial risk while providing the capital needed for growth. In collaboration with Pathway Fund, Lendoe, and NatWest Social & Community Capital, participants receive both funding and expert support to achieve sustainable impact.
Applications open: 14 January 2025 and will remain open until all funding is committed.
https://www.doitnownow.com/big-business-round-1-with-pathway-fund
International Women’s Day: Barclays Eagle Labs
Scaling and securing investment for female founders
To mark International Women’s Day, this interactive session will be driven by the female founder community, with a startup founder interviewing a leading investor and a scaling entrepreneur. Expect candid insights, honest reflections and practical advice on securing investment, scaling successfully and navigating challenges unique to women in business.
When: 05 March 2-25
https://labs.uk.barclays/events/international-women-s-day-scaling-and-securing-investment-for-female-founders/
Funding for cultural organisations
Hundreds of arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage buildings will receive a share of funding worth more than £270 million. The funding will be provided under the Government's Arts Everywhere Fund and will be awarded to organisations in urgent need of financial support to keep them up and running.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-investment-to-boost-growth-and-cement-britains-place-as-cultural-powerhouse
Plans to simplify government buying rules
The Government has announced plans to simplify government buying processes to make it easier for small businesses to win contracts. Under the plans, local authorities will be able to reserve contracts for small businesses to help boost local economies. They will also consult on introducing a requirement for large contracting authorities to publish their three-year targets for small business and social enterprise spend.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/thousands-of-small-businesses-to-benefit-from-new-government-buying-rules-boosting-local-jobs-growth-and-innovation
Green Man fund
Supporting positive change in the local community. Whether that’s fundraising for those affected by Storm Dennis in 2020, donating money to Local Food Banks in response to the cost of living crisis, supporting sports and hobbyist clubs, local outdoor community gatherings, developing Cwmdu Village Hall, supporting local Schools and sourcing equipment to help people with disabilities.
Aim is to ‘spread the good stuff,’ and bring people together. Green Man festival and Green Man Trust collectively have raised over £500K for community projects over the years.
Grants available range from £500 to £2,000.
Deadline: 30 April 2025
https://greenmantrust.org.uk/projects/positive-change-in-the-community/community-grants/
Investor partnerships: digital technologies, North East
UK registered small or medium sized business can apply for grant funding for projects that grow their innovation activities in the digital technologies cluster in North East England, alongside private investment from selected investor partners.
Eligibility:
· This competition is open to single applicants only.
· To apply your organisation must:
· be a UK registered micro, small or medium sized business
· carry out all its project work in the UK
· be growing your innovation activities in the North East of England
Deadline: 09 April 2025
https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/investor-partnerships-digital-technologies-north-east-round-2/
Community Energy Projects
Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme’s Just Transition Fund was first launched in October 2024. £2 million available to charities and community energy groups across England, Scotland and Wales to develop renewable energy projects that benefit those most in need.
The scheme aims to build the capacity of the community energy sector and deliver impactful renewable energy projects. It seeks to demonstrate how a just transition to net zero can benefit everyone. Grants of between £20,000 and £250,000 are available for individual projects.
Eligibility:
· Registered charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs), Community Benefit Societies and Cooperative Societies in England, Scotland and Wales registered with the Energy Redress Scheme and have passed the due diligence process.
· Organisations that have not yet registered with the scheme must do so 10 working days before the relevant fund closes to allow time for eligibility checks to take place.
Deadline: 20 March 2025
https://energyredress.est.org.uk/apply
Wesleyan Community Grants
For organisations with income under £500k based in the West Midlands, their 2025 Community Grants are open until 7 Mar. Grants from £2,000 to 10,000 for: Climate Action, Quality Education, Reducing Inequalities, and Gender Equality and Good Health and Wellbeing. When you read the guidelines, these are wide ranging, including autism, disability, mental health, older people, dementia, domestic abuse, employment, and non binary and transgender.
For Wales, South West, South East, London, applications open 10 Mar to 21 Apr.
For North West, North East, Scotland and Northern Ireland, applications open 1 Sep to 4 Oct.
https://www.wesleyan.co.uk/foundation/apply-for-a-grant
Launchpad: net zero industry, Southwest Wales
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2.9 million for business led projects that grow their innovation activities in the net zero industrial cluster in Southwest Wales. This funding is from Innovate UK.
Eligibility:
· Competition is open to collaborations only.
· To lead a project your business must:
· be a UK registered business
· carry out all its project work in the UK
· be growing your innovation activities in the net zero industrial cluster in Southwest Wales
Deadline: 04 April 2025
https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/launchpad-net-zero-industry-southwest-wales-round2-crd
Internet Freedom Fund
Provided by the US-based Open Technology Fund, offers financial awards to individuals and organisations to support innovative internet freedom projects, including technology development, research, digital security projects, and convenings.
The funding is intended to support projects that develop, research or implement tools enabling users - such as journalists, human rights defenders, activists and the general public - to bypass internet censorship, communicate securely, or access blocked information. It also aims to back applied research efforts that investigate the causes and locations of censorship, improve internet freedom tools, analyse targeted content, or assess threats to internet freedom in specific regions.
Eligibility:
· Individuals or organisations (for-profit or nonprofit) of all ages irrespective of nationality, creed or sex are eligible to apply.
· Worldwide
Deadline: ongoing
https://www.opentech.fund/funds/internet-freedom-fund/
Lloyds Bank Foundation’s Local Collaboration Programme
This programme, which offers flexible funding over two years and development support, aims to help strengthen collaborations and build capabilities and confidence to achieve change within a local or regional area.
The funding is for influencing work that aligns with at least one of the following themes:
Making the social security system work better for those facing the greatest challenges.
Making sure people facing complex issues have access to suitable accommodation.
Improving support and services for asylum seekers and refugees.
There is particular interest in work that addresses inequalities within these three themes.
Priority will be given to applications that show that lived experience is centred in the collaboration’s design and delivery.
Grants of £100,000 over two years are available. Collaborations will also have the opportunity to extend the funding by a further year and an additional £50,000. It is expected that around 15 grants will be made.
Eligibility:
· Local collaborations or partnerships led by charities,
· CIOs registered with the Charity Commission, who have an annual income of between £25,000 and £1 million,
· Operate mainly in England and Wales.
Focus areas:
· Improve the appropriateness of accommodation: Bristol, Liverpool, London (specifically where focus is on the accommodation needs of women experiencing domestic abuse).
· Increase the availability of accommodation - Greater Manchester and Leeds.
· Increase the availability of support for people facing crisis/destitution - Leicester and Leicestershire, Lewes District, Middlesbrough, The Wirral, Wrexham and York.
· Improve the quality and appropriateness of employment support - London Borough of Lambeth.
· Improve the appropriateness of support for asylum seekers and refugees - Gateshead and Greater Manchester.
· Improve access to legal support for asylum seekers and refugees - Sheffield.
A pre-application webinar to talk through the programme will be held on 19 March 2025. Registration is via the Foundation’s website.
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 30 April 2025
https://www.lloydsbankfoundation.org.uk/funding
International Women's Day Events
We're thrilled to announce a two-part coaching series designed to help female entrepreneurs build the confidence and skills to pitch and present with clarity, authenticity, and impact.
Session 1: March 17th 9:30 am - 1:30 pm - Gaining Confidence In Presenting and Pitching
Session 2: March 31st 9:30 am - 1:30 pm - Putting Your Skills Into Action
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/female-founders-gaining-confidence-in-presenting-pitching-tickets-1254278172779
Birmingham City Council Resettlement Grant for 2025.
Designed to support projects that primarily benefit individuals and families who have arrived through organised Resettlement programmes, with the potential to also engage other sanctuary seekers, migrants, and the wider local community.
The available grants: Up to £15,000, up to £50,000, up to £100,000
The funding will support projects for 6, 12, 18, or 24 months, with potential extensions based on evidence and ongoing need.
Applicants should ensure that their proposals demonstrate how they will engage and ensure the active participation of resettled Afghan and/or Syrian refugees. The strategic priorities for this funding focus on: Family, Learning, Wellness, and Community. Proposals may also be submitted under the "Unspecified" category, defined by the proposing organisation in consultation with the beneficiary group.
Deadline: 12th March 2025.
https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50227/city_of_sanctuary/2513/resettlement_in_birmingham/5
Berkeley Foundation’s Resilience Fund
Grants of up to £90,000 over three years are available for small to medium-sized charities and CICs operating in Greater London, Bath and North East Somerset, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Kent, Hampshire, West Sussex, and the City of Birmingham, to invest in organisational development and build resilience for the future.
The Resilience Fund will support up to six organisations to support work across the following resilience priorities:
· Developing a clear mission, operationalised through strong strategic planning.
· Financial sustainability.
· Effective leadership.
· People and culture.
In 2025, the focus will be given to organisations focused on building leadership skills in young people, empowering them to positively impact their own lives and the communities in which they live. Groups should be working with young people affected by racist or Islamophobic violence. Priority will be given to organisations that are led by young people aged between 18 and 30.
Expressions of interest between: 3 March 2025 and 28 March 2025.
https://www.berkeleyfoundation.org.uk/funding
Community Inspiration Awards 2025
The awards ceremony will take place in Birmingham on Friday 26th September 2025 where a panel of esteemed judges will announce the finalists and winners. Like previous years, awards will be presented by various dignitaries, including Chief Officers from public sector organisations, council leaders and Members of Parliament.
Deadline: 31st March 2025
www.thecommunityfoundation.org.uk
Variety Club - Equipment Grants
Grants are available for specialist equipment for the direct use of children up to the age of 18 years who are sick, disabled or disadvantaged and are resident in the UK.
The funding is intended to support organisations which work with sick, disabled or disadvantaged children up to and including the age of 18 years. There is particular interest in providing funding for specialist equipment for direct use by children.
Eligible Expenditure
Grants are awarded for specialist disability equipment that is not available through statutory services and which will be of clear direct benefit to a child or children with a disability/disabilities and/or with special needs.
https://www.variety.org.uk/how-can-we-help/equipment-grants-for-children/
Mayor of London Community Fund
Nearly £1m to "bring communities together" for the mayor's Community Weekend 12 to 14 Sep, which will include events like barbecues and picnics, arts and cultural events and creative workshops. The campaign includes support for councils and community organisations to promote social cohesion – through the Community Recovery Fund and the Mayor's Community Weekend funding programme. The weekend fund has grants of £500 to £2,000.
Deadline: 30 April 2025
https://www.london.gov.uk/you-are-loved-and-wanted-london
Energy Resilience Fund
A mixture of grant and loan funding is available to support community organisations and social enterprises in England to install energy saving measures or technology and purchase energy efficient or environmentally friendly vehicles or equipment.
The Energy Resilience Fund provides eligible charities and social enterprises in England with funding of £25,000 to £250,000 is available via a blend of grants (40%) and loans (60%).
They may need this support for many different reasons, for example reduced carbon emissions, energy cost savings, upgrading energy efficiency ratings to meet future regulations, increased use or comfort of buildings, replacing older vehicles and equipment with modern energy efficient versions.
https://www.sibgroup.org.uk/funds/energy-resilience-fund/
Flexible Finance for England’s Black and Racially Minoritised Led Charities/Social Enterprises
The Fund recently received a £2 million boost from Access-the Foundation for Social Investment, enabling it to support more Black and Racially Minority led charities and social enterprises who are working to improve people’s lives or the environment they live in.
Black and Racially Minoritised-led, legally constituted registered charities or social enterprises operating for at least two years with a minimum turnover of £200,000 in the last financial year may apply for a blended loan and grant:
· Loans are £50,000 to £1.5 million with a term of one to six years.
· Unrestricted grants of £50,000 to £200,000 (ranges from 50% to 100% of the loan amount capped at £200,000).
Funding can be used for anything that benefits the community the organisation operates in. It is an unrestricted fund, so, for example, the funding could be used to take on more staff, undertake building work or increase capacity through new projects.
The Black and Racially Minoritised grouping covers everyone outside the category ‘White British’. This includes people identifying as Asian / Asian British; Black / African / Caribbean / Black British; White Irish or Gypsy, Traveller or Irish Traveller; mixed or multiple ethnic groups; Arab or Latinx; or any other ‘non-White’ British category.
Groups can receive pre and post application support from the Ubele Initiative and Create Equity, including support writing the application and working with organisations to gather information needed before Investment Committee.
No deadlines. Applications can be made at any time.
https://www.sibgroup.org.uk/funds/flexible-finance/
Tackling health inequalities: the West Yorkshire Mayor’s big ideas challenge
A £1 million challenge funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to accelerate innovative solutions, products, or services to overcome health inequalities among local communities. It's for West Yorkshire SMEs to accelerate their solutions by providing: Twenty £20,000 development grants for selected finalists and three £100,000 final awards for continued development and commercialisation of solutions.
Deadline: 07 May 2025
https://challengeworks.org/challenge-prizes/tackling-health-inequalities/
IT4Good Grants Programme
Grants of up to £15,000 are available or educational establishments and constituted not-for-profit organisations across the UK to support IT projects and activities.
The WCIT Charity will support activities within the themes of education, inclusion, IT for charities, and understanding of IT, such as the development and delivery of new services, solutions, training, apps, analytics, AI, robotics, or accessibility features/hardware.
Projects that are more likely to be funded include:
· Projects where WCIT is a material or sole funder.
· Projects where WCIT is the sole funder of the IT component of a larger project.
· Organisations that could benefit from pro-bono support.
Proposals should demonstrate an innovative use of IT, be scalable for wider replication, and be sustainable over time. Grants of over £15,000 may be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Applications are typically considered four committee meetings per year.
Deadline: 07 May 2025
https://wcitcharity.org.uk/
The Communities Innovating Yorkshire Fund
The Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership (YPIP) is a UKRI-funded project operating in Yorkshire and The Humber, covering the 4 Mayoral Combined Authority areas of York and North Yorkshire, Hull and East Riding, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.
Themes – inclusive economy, creative industries and climate. Seedcorn funds of up to £10k for small/pilot projects, to be inclusive of smaller, grassroots initiatives. The purpose of the seedcorn round is to enable groups without prior experience of grant applications to have the opportunity to ‘learn by doing’. Larger project funds of up to £50k for developing existing/more established ideas.
Deadline: 23 March 2025
https://y-pern.org.uk/ciy-fund/
The Elephant Trust
Created in 1975 by Roland Penrose and Lee Miller with a view to developing and improving the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the fine arts in the United Kingdom.
The Trust aims to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when frustrated by lack of funds. It is committed to helping artists and art institutions and galleries that depart from the routine and signal new, distinct and imaginative sets of possibilities.
Grants usually between £2,000 and £5,000, some larger grants may be awarded.
Deadline: 20 April 2025.
https://www.elephanttrust.org.uk/
Ufi’s Week of VocTech 2025
A free programme of events and activities focused on accelerating the development and adoption of digital technology for vocational training, and inspiring action to transform the UK skills sector.
Ufi also provide grants and support to help you win the funding. Includes some great wraparound support. I know two people who have won funding from them.
Keep up the great work & keep handing out the cash Rebecca Garrod-Waters, Jane Holmes and your team.
When: 17 to 21 March 2025
https://weekofvoctech.co.uk/
Wray Forward
Wray & Nephew in collaboration with Foundervine, delivers a free high-impact programme designed to equip Black entrepreneurs with business resources, support, and opportunities.
https://www.foundervine.com/portfolios/wray-forward#
Cambridgeshire Community Foundation Community Fund
Supports local people and is managed by the . They have a programme, which awards up to £20,000 to charities, community groups and organisations operating within a 15 mile radius of their branch and store network.
Deadline: Twice yearly grant application
https://www.cambridgebs.co.uk/more/making-the-difference
Increase in demand for finance to start a retail business
Data from Start Up Loans has revealed that demand for its loans from retail businesses increased by 22% in December 2024. This is despite Office for National Statistics figures showing that retail sales fell in the same month. Demand for finance to start a retail business was 6% of the total volume of Start Up Loans awarded in 2024.
https://www.startuploans.co.uk/media-centre/demand-start-loans-financing-start-retail-business-22-year-year-december-2024
Bidding opens for AI Growth Zones
The Government has opened the bidding process for AI Growth Zones. Local and regional authorities across the UK are being encouraged to submit proposals to become dedicated centres for AI infrastructure development. The Government will put particular focus on deindustrialised areas, including sites with existing access to power or suitable to establish major energy infrastructure.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-fires-starting-gun-on-ai-growth-zones-to-turbocharge-plan-for-change
Direct marketing compliance tool
The ICO has launched a free online tool to help organisations ensure that their direct marketing activities comply with UK privacy and data protection law. The direct marketing advice generator will provide small organisations with reliable compliance advice tailored to their own direct marketing activities. The tool covers email, SMS, direct mail, social media and telemarketing.
https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/media-centre/news-and-blogs/2025/02/direct-marketing-advice-generator-makes-it-easy-for-organisations-to-comply-with-the-law/
UK freelancer day rates increase
The average day rate charged by freelancers has increased due to companies relying more on contract workers to fill critical skills gaps. Average day rates increased by 3% year-on-year to £390. Strategy professionals commanded the highest rates at £520 per day, followed by market research (£491) and data (£469).
https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/uk-freelancer-day-rates-up-amid-hiring-freezes
Stanford University just released free online courses.
No payment needed.
Here are a few of their free courses:
1. Computer Science 101
* Introduction to computer science for beginners
* Hands-on coding exercises to understand computing
* No prior experience required
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2. Intro to Artificial Intelligence
* Learn AI fundamentals and key concepts
* Explore real-world AI applications
* Ideal for beginners in AI
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3. Introduction to Python Programming
* Master Python fundamentals
* Learn best practices in coding
* Build a strong programming foundation
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4. Introduction to Machine Learning
* End-to-end ML workflow insights
* Apply machine learning to data analysis
* Gain skills for AI-driven careers
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5. Designing Your Career
* Break into new career fields
* Learn strategic networking approaches
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6. Artificial Intelligence for Robotics
* Program key systems of a robotic car
* Learn from Google & Stanford AI experts
* Dive into autonomous driving technology
Link: https://lnkd.in/gdhH5eZF
7. Databases: Advanced Topics in SQL
* Master indexes, transactions, and constraints
* Enhance your SQL expertise
* Earn a certificate upon completion
Link: https://lnkd.in/ePvR52zf
8. Principles of Economics
* Introduction to economic concepts
* Develop an economic way of thinking
* Explore real-world financial principles
Link: https://lnkd.in/eAwFhwsz
Product Development & Protection
Online workshop, sponsored by Forresters IP, is designed to help innovators and businesses navigate the complexities of product development and intellectual property protection. With a focus on practical solutions, it will delve into topics like regulatory compliance, licensing strategies, and digital innovation—empowering attendees to refine their concepts and bring them to market with confidence.
When: 21st May 2025, 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Where: Online
https://tbat.co.uk/the-innovation-challenge/workshop-3/
UK - AI Growth Zones: expression of interest
Regional authorities, local authorities and industry are invited to submit an expression of interest for the development of AI Growth Zones.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-growth-zones-expression-of-interest
CatalyseHer Accelerator Program
Calling all women entrepreneurs in the UK! If you're ready to level up your business CatalyseHer is here to support you. Powered by INCO and supported by Visa Foundation, this programme accelerates early-stage, women-led businesses, with a focus on social and environmental impact through expert guidance, community building, and cash microgrants.
Through expert-led training, you'll gain essential business skills with tailored learning tracks covering Business Fundamentals and Impact. You'll also have opportunities to access £5,000 microgrants in online pitch competitions. Plus, you'll become part of an exclusive community and network, connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs and the INCO Entrepreneurs' alumni.
Thanks for sharing Bukky Dan-Musa, these programmes are a great support for IWD.
Deadline: 14th March 2025
https://catalyseher.inco-group.co/.
Social Economy Forum
BSSEC CIC has delivered a series of Social Economy FORUM sessions alongside social economy strategic Roundtables, supported by West Midlands Combined Authority and also Barrow Cadbury Trust. These sessions have both supported a capacity-building element of the VCFSE sector, and also shared frontline and infrastructure organisation insights through session summary papers fed back to the WMCA Social Economy Advisory Group. Run by a fantastic bunch of people & led by Sarah Beaumont. All dedicated to growing the regional W Midlands social economy.
SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL VALUE
when: Tuesday 11th March 2025, 11am to 12.30pm
Where: in-person, Coventry & Warwickshire CDA, Coventry).
Social Economy Forum reports
https://bssec.org.uk/resources/wmca-social-economy-sessions/
Funding for Projects Responding to Middle East Situation and Its Global Repercussions
The Wingate Foundation is currently accepting funding applications from UK registered charities which seek to:
· Defuse tension and promote peaceful coexistence between Arab and Jewish citizens of Israel.
· Simultaneously tackle antisemitism and Islamophobia in the UK.
· Promote peaceful co-existence and understanding between the UK's Jewish and Muslim communities (such as through joint cultural projects).
This is in addition to its usual funding areas that support activity which creates a significant impact on individuals and communities in the areas of Jewish Life and Learning, Performing Arts, Music and Social Exclusion.
Funding is at the discretion of the trustees who meet quarterly to consider applications.
Deadline: 25 March 2025
https://wingate.org.uk/
Grow Wild Youth Grants
Offering grants of £500 to young people (aged 16 to 25 years) across the UK to deliver a creative project that celebrates why UK native plants and/or fungi are so special.
The project should be original and exciting and focus on UK native plants and/or fungi. Projects need to engage at least 100 other people (either in person or online). The grant be used to pay for anything to support the project, such as equipment, materials, training, resources, or expert help. Projects can start in May but must be completed by the end of October 2025.
Applications will be accepted from young people aged 16 to 25 years old who live in the UK and who can find a supporting organisation, such as a school, university, youth club or a local community group, to help them deliver the project.
Deadline: 19 March 202
https://growwild.kew.org/apply-grant/youth
The Arts Society
Grants of up to £2,000 are available for UK-registered charities with an annual turnover of less than £3 million to deliver projects across all aspects of the arts, crafts, and heritage and support local and regional art museums and organisations.
Funding is available for:
· Projects that support a wide range of activities to introduce people of all ages and backgrounds to artistic experiences and practice,.
· Support for regional museums, galleries, and arts organisations, such as:
· Regional and local theatres and performing arts spaces and groups.
Applications with an emphasis on localism and supporting the arts, craft, and heritage at a grassroots level to achieve greater impact for local communities.
Two-stage application process. Groups must register their organisation with The Arts Society through their online portal before applying.
Deadline: 31 March 2025
https://theartssociety.org/grants
Help People Get Outdoors and Experience the Natural World
The Alpkit Foundation, a not-for-profit independent charity, was set up by the British outdoor retailer Alpkit in 2015. It makes small awards that support grass roots, direct action projects where a positive difference can be made to remove the barriers in getting outdoors and experience the benefits of time spent outdoors.
Community groups, schools and organisations based and working within the UK can apply for grants of between £50 and £500 to support:
· Diversity and inclusion projects that engage individual and groups from a diverse range of backgrounds.
· Environmental projects that seek to support, conserve, or generate understanding of our environment and wild places.
· Health projects enabling people to gain physical and mental wellbeing from the Great Outdoors.
· Education projects such as First Aid, D of E, Forest Schools and Mountain Leader.
Participation projects that get more people experiencing the Great Outdoors.
It is recommended that groups apply at least three months before the start of their project so that the trustees have time to consider the application at their next meeting.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.
https://alpkit.com/pages/foundation
Funding for Rural Community and Education Projects (UK)
Charities supporting rural development, particularly young people's education and poverty relief within rural areas, can apply for funding through the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust. The funding focuses on supporting larger initiatives that would significantly impact rural communities.
Grants available are for £1,000 - 50,000. Larger grants are used to support organisations that significantly impact rural communities nationally. Projects funded in the past have ranged from City farms, Federations of Young Farmers Clubs and farming Community Networks. The next closing date for applications is the 23rd May 2025.
https://www.nfumutual.co.uk/about-us/charitable-trust/
Innovation for All Foundation Reopens its Grants Programme (UK)
Kilburn & Strode's Innovation for All Foundation has reopened its 'Innovation for Good' grant programme, offering registered charities in the UK the opportunity to apply for grants ranging from £10,000 to £30,000.
As a prominent European intellectual property firm, Kilburn & Strode established this Foundation to support innovative projects that create meaningful societal impact, with the core theme of "Innovation for good" and the objective "through innovation, to sustainably provide benefit for those in need". Successful applicants will be selected through an employee vote.
Deadline: 31st March 2025.
https://www.kilburnstrode.com/about-us/innovation-for-all-foundation
Birmingham Black Business Show
announce accomplished presenter, broadcaster, former Olympic gold medal-winning athlete, President of Commonwealth Games England and President of UK Athletics, Dame Denise Lewis MBE will be speaking at our highly anticipated on
When: Saturday 14th June 2025.
https://www.birminghamblackbusinessshow.co.uk/
Community Inspiration Awards 2025
Nomination for the annual Community Inspiration Awards organised by the Community Foundation, to recognise outstanding contributions made by members of the community, staff from public sector organisations, charities, and businesses whose efforts have made a positive difference in the community and has inspired others.
This year’s Community Inspiration Awards ceremony will take place in Birmingham on Friday 26th September 2025, where a panel of esteemed judges will announce the finalists and winners.
Deadline: 31st March 2025
www.thecommunityfoundation.org.uk
AHRC responsive mode: Curiosity Award (Grant)
Flexible awards to fund fundamental research that leads to new research agendas, networking activity and idea generation, which enables the development of further research opportunities and new research agendas.
Awards are available for projects up to £100,000.
Deadline: 29 January 2026
https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/ahrc-responsive-mode-curiosity-award/
UKRI Creating opportunities: rethinking economic (in)activity (Grant)
Apply for funding to identify ways of supporting economic activity in places experiencing high rates of ill-health, disability, and informal care in the UK. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.
Total size of grant scheme £1.2 million
Deadline: 06 May 2025
https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/ukri-creating-opportunities-rethinking-economic-inactivity/
Suez Communities Fund
Suez Communities Trust offering grants of between £3,000 and £50,000 for constituted not-for-profit groups across England to deliver projects that make improvements to local facilities, historic buildings and structures, sport and recreation facilities communities in qualifying SUEZ Recycling and Recovery sites.
Fund will support capital improvement works to public amenity projects for community use, such as:
· Village hall improvements.
· Nature reserves and conservation.
· Village greens.
· Community centres.
· Public playgrounds.
· Cycle paths.
· Sports fields and facilities.
· Country parks.
· Historic buildings, structures, or sites.
Public amenities must be open to the public for a minimum of four evenings a week, two days a week, or 104 days a year. Improvements to places of religious worship will only be considered if they are Grade I designated. Projects to improve other historic buildings, structures, or sites must be Grade I, II, or II*, or have another significant heritage designation such as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
There is a two-stage application process. Groups must first submit an online Expression of Interest before being invited to submit a full application. There are typically four funding rounds each year.
Deadline: 14 May 2025
https://www.suez.co.uk/en-gb/our-offering/communities-and-individuals/giving-something-back/suez-communities-fund
Cambridge Social Innovation Prize
An annual award celebrating exceptional founder-CEOs of scale-up social enterprises, is now accepting applications for 2025. Targeting mid-career social innovators with a proven track record in the UK, the Prize focuses on leaders ready to expand their impact and reach new heights.
Unlike other awards for rising stars or lifetime achievements, this initiative uniquely emphasizes personal and professional development. Awarded by Trinity Hall and the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation at the University of Cambridge, the Prize offers winners a £10,000 cash award for development opportunities, expert mentoring from Cambridge Social Ventures at Cambridge Judge Business School, and access to a thriving network of social innovators at Trinity Hall.
Dedline: 17 April 2025.
https://www.trinhall.cam.ac.uk/news/social-innovators-invited-to-compete-for-prestigious-life-changing-prize/
Show Her The Money - Birmingham (UK) Screening
Join The Lifted Project for the evening as they bring together the most influential and inspiring people across the Region's entrepreneurial landscape, and demonstrate what The Lifted Project aims to achieve and the important role that you can play in that.
When: 10th April 2025
Where: Millennium Point, Birmingham
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-date-show-her-the-money-birmingham-uk-screening-tickets-1095101190139
William Sutton Prize for Sustainability
Supports projects that contribute to the restoration and preservation of our natural world, benefiting residents and communities. Successful applicants can receive up to £50,000 in funding alongside tailored project support. The William Sutton Prize for Connected Communities provides up to £25,000 in funding, along with expert support from Clarion and the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design at the Royal College of Art, to support impact-led ideas that enhance social housing residents' physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
Deadline: 08 April 2025
https://www.clarionhg.com/about-us/partner-with-us/william-sutton-prize
University of Birmingham Business Club: Spotlight on Sustainability and Decarbonisation
The University of Birmingham Business Club connects businesses with academic experts to explore new ideas, foster collaboration and engage in discussions on the latest sector issues.
The next Business Club event will be part of the programme for the West Midlands Business Festival. The West Midlands Business Festival will bring the local business community together for two-weeks of inspiration, innovation, learning, sharing, showcasing and networking.
Festival Monday 3 - Friday 14 March 2025, will include an exciting programme of free events put on by business for business. Events will promote growth, collaboration and skills development.
When: 11 March 2025, 08:30 - 10:30
Where: The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2DR
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/university-of-birmingham-business-club-sustainability-and-decarbonisation-tickets-1152243313769
Grants of up to £18,000 available to Social Entrepreneurs (UK)
Plus business support are available to social entrepreneurs looking to start or grow an existing social venture. The funding is being made available through UnLtd, the leading support provider to social entrepreneurs in and around the UK. UnLtd is committed to providing 50% of its awards to Black, Asian and minority ethnic and/or disabled social entrepreneurs. To be eligible, applicants need to be aged 16 or over, live in the UK, and be looking to fulfil a clear social need and demand.
Deadline: 24th March 2025
https://www.unltd.org.uk/awards/
Funding for Activities to Improve the Lives of the Elderly
Small grants are available to fund projects to improve the lives of the elderly across the UK. Home Instead Charities awards grants of up to £1,500 to small, local registered charities and up to £500 to grassroots organisations for well-being events, activities or pastimes that prevent social isolation and loneliness amongst adults over 55.
Eligible projects may include regular events such as a cinema club, knitting group, or lunch club; one-off activities like a day trip or Christmas lunch; or other initiatives such as yoga classes or guest speaker sessions.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted four times per year in January, April, July and October.
https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/charities/how-we-do-it/apply-for-a-grant/
Peter Harrison Foundation Opportunities Through Sport Grant Scheme
Charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) throughout the United Kingdom can apply for grants of up to £50,000 to the Peter Harrison Foundation Active Lives grant scheme.
Grant scheme aims to provide opportunities for sport and physical activity at a grassroots level that enable physically, mentally, socially or economically disadvantaged people to develop personal and life skills to fulfil their potential. The grants can be used for various purposes, such as funding new sports programmes, improving existing sports facilities, or providing training and support for sports coaches. Priority will be given to organisations with an annual turnover of up to £500,000.
Deadline: 1st April 2025.
https://peterharrisonfoundation.org/about-our-grant-programmes/active-lives/
Stelios Awards for Young Entrepreneurs 2025
Offering £300,000 in cash prizes. Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the creator and owner of the easy family of brands is offering cash prizes totalling £300,000 to three young entrepreneurs in the UK for the second year.
The awards for owners of start-ups younger than 34 years old born in 1990 or later.
Deadline: 28 March 2025. Businesses must have been registered at UK Companies House in the last five years since 2019, with accounts showing revenues of at least £200,000 per year.
https://stelios.foundation/
Stobart Sustainability Fund
Grants are available to UK non-profit organisations, community groups and educational institutions for projects that address climate change, reduce carbon emissions or protect the environment.
Funding is intended to support community-led sustainability projects and initiatives by non-profit organisations, community groups and educational facilities. The Stobart Sustainability Fund aims to help these groups transform their local communities by tackling climate change, reducing carbon emissions or protecting and enhancing the environment.
https://eddiestobart.com/the-stobart-sustainability-fund/
Matrix Causes Fund
Grants are available to UK charitable organisations promoting sustainability, or access to justice, equality of opportunity.
Funding is intended to promote access to justice (particularly for people trying to get support for their basic needs), equality of opportunity or a sustainable environment. One-off grants of up to £5,000, or Grants of up to £3,000 a year for three years.
Deadline: 31 March 2025
https://www.matrixlaw.co.uk/csr/matrix-causes-fund/
APC26: industrialising net zero automotive technology
UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £40 million for late stage research and development projects.
These projects will help accelerate the UK transition to zero emission vehicles and towards a net zero automotive future.
Eligibility:
● Competition is open to collaborations only.
● To lead a project your organisation must be a UK registered business.
Deadline: 14 March 2025
https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/apc26-industrialising-net-zero-automotive-technology/
Imperial Polythene - Imperial Community Impact Fund
Grants are available for charities, charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs), and community interest companies (CICs) across the UK to deliver projects and activities that benefit local communities across the themes of environment, sustainability, creativity, and local issues.
Fund aims to encourage and empower local organisations working in the fields of environment, sustainability, creativity, and addressing local problems to deliver projects that enhance the well-being of communities and promote sustainable development.
Deadline: 20 March 2025
https://www.imperialpolythene.com/community-impact-fund
London Tech Week 2025
Where industries connect, partnerships thrive, and groundbreaking ideas come to life. At London Tech Week you will hear visionary insights, and see innovation in action:
● Unmatched scale and impact – from global leaders to disruptive startups, to trailblazing enterprises
● Visionary speakers – the brightest minds, sharing insights that spark real change
● The place to do business – from investment deals to strategic partnerships, London Tech Week is where industries connect
● Immersive activations – tech playground that brings innovation to life
When: 9–13 June 2025
Where: Olympia and across London
https://londontechweek.com/
Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs (DBACE)
Do you have an enterprise or idea in the arts or creative sector driven by a mission to make a difference? DBACE could be your next big opportunity! The awards are dedicated to supporting initiatives that inspire positive social change and contribute to the long-term growth of the UK's creative industry.
Applications January 29, 2025
Deadline: 31 March 2025.
https://dbace.org/
West Midlands Business Festival
Will bring the local business community together for two-weeks of inspiration, innovation, learning, sharing, showcasing and networking. Festival will include an exciting programme of free events put on by business for business. Events will promote growth, collaboration and skills development.
West Midlands Business Festival is a brand new initiative by Business Growth West Midlands. It will showcase the region as a fantastic place to work, live and do business.
When: 3rd - 14th March 2025
Where: West Midlands
https://www.wmbf.co.uk/
The International Showcase Fund (ISF)
Offers grants up to £5,500 for international export opportunities for UK-based artists, bands, songwriters and producers who have been invited to perform or create new music at international industry facing showcasing festivals, song writing camps or conferences.
Eligibility:
● Music creators must have been formally invited to perform or participate in an international event, with a conference element, that is geared towards music industry professionals, rather than the general public or an international song writing camp which is geared towards international collaboration and creative and career progression.
Deadline: 31 March 2025
https://prsfoundation.com/funding-support/funding-music-creators/international/international-showcase-fund/
AHRC BRAID DOT: responsible AI collaborations with US researchers
Apply for funding to work with US-based researchers to undertake humanities research on the ethical, legal, and societal implications of AI.
Applications should focus on one or more of the following: AI’s impact on public media and discourse, AI’s impact on resilience and sustainability, and law and regulation in relation to AI innovation.
Funding is available for projects lasting up to two years. The UK-US team can apply for up to £150,000 or $75,000 (individuals), or £150,000 or $150,000 (teams).
Deadline: 20 March 2025
https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/ahrc-braid-dot-responsible-ai-collaborations-with-us-researchers/
Venturefest West Midlands
This year's event marks 10 years of celebrating and connecting investors, innovators and entrepreneurs across our region. We will mark this milestone with an even higher profile than last year, with some extra, celebratory features being planned!
Key themes for this year include:
● Entrepreneurship for All - breaking the mould to develop different models and opportunities
● Future Landscape for Business and Innovation Support in the Region - a public-private mix
● Unlocking Startup Potential through Alternative Equity Models and Corporate Collaboration
● The Value of Creative in your Business - the importance of design and brand
● Showcasing West Midlands Innovation Accelerator business successes
When: 19 March 2025
Where: The Eastside Rooms, Woodcock Street Birmingham B7 4BL
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/venturefest-west-midlands-2025-tickets-1095185712949
Future Leaders Fellowships: round 10
Funding to support ambitious research and innovation across UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s remit. There is no minimum or maximum project cost. UKRI funds 80% of full economic cost (FEC).
Your project can last for up to four years, with the option to apply to renew for a further three years.
Eligibility:
● You must be an early career researcher or innovator who is either:
● looking to establish or transition to independence
● developing their own original and ambitious plans within a commercial setting
● You must be based at, and have the support of, an eligible academic or non-academic institution eligible for UKRI funding.
Deadline: 18 June 2025
https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/future-leaders-fellowships-round-10/
Music Export Growth Scheme
MEGS provides match-funding grant support to representatives of UK-based music acts (normally music management companies or record labels who meet SME criteria) to help deliver high-quality marketing and promotion campaigns linked to international tours to enable these acts to grow their international business.
Scheme is targeted at artists that have achieved reasonable levels of commercial impact in the UK and are now looking to break internationally. Successful recipients can claim no more than 50 per cent of eligible expenditure for their projects. No UK activity can be funded. Funding from £5,000 to £50,000.
Deadline: 31 March 2025
https://prsfoundation.com/funding-support/funding-music-creators/international/uk-export-network/
Student Interns
Contact these wonderful people for interns, a very few students are fully-funded by the institution. The others you’ll need to fund. Put the effort in & they will absolutely repay that extra effort:
Aston University – Sarah Collins s.collins3@aston.ac.uk Careers <careers_postgrad@aston.ac.uk>
Emma Johnson - University of Birmingham <e.o.johnson@bham.ac.uk>
Leslie Griffiths - University of Birmingham <internships@contacts.bham.ac.uk>
Helen Hobson - University of Birmingham <internships@contacts.bham.ac.uk>
Amardeep Paneser – Birmingham City University (BCU) <Amardeep.paneser@bcu.ac.uk>
Nicole Riley - Birmingham City University (BCU) <Nicole.riley@bcu.ac.uk>
Trina Tiernan - Joseph Chamberlain College <ttiernan@jcc.ac.uk>
Violet Williams - BMet <violet.williams@bmet.ac.uk>
Marika Beckford <Marika.Beckford@bmet.ac.uk>
University College Birmingham (UCB) <hired@ucb.ac.uk>
University of Warwick - employerconnect@warwick.ac.uk
Coventry University - talentteam@coventry.ac.uk
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