Start Your Growth Journey | Enterprise Nation and BEC

Growing your social enterprise

Virtual group sessions led by business experts

A series of nine sessions on key topics tailored to your organisation's size and stage of growth. This is your opportunity to interact with our team and focus on specific aspects of your venture.

Get access to resources and expert insight and take that important next step towards growing your business.

Funding for your organisation

Get a free £2,000 grant for your business

When you're accepted on to the programme, you'll receive a development grant of £2,000, with an initial payment of £400. Complete 80% of the programme to receive the remaining £1,600.

This programme is funded by the UK government and the West Midlands Combined Authority from the Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund.

Connect with fellow leaders

Community meet-ups

We'll bring together social entrepreneurs and leaders from across the West Midlands every month.

Held in person at various venues throughout the region, these meet-ups will allow you to connect and network with colleagues in the social economy to share knowledge, contacts and more.

Who is the programme for?

This programme is open to early-stage social economy businesses that operate or are based in the West Midlands. To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria:

Your business has an annual income between £15,000 and £50,000
Your business is already trading
Your business is recognised as a social economy business operating as a non-for-profit trading organisation

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply?

Why have Enterprise Nation and Birmingham Enterprise Community partnered up to deliver this programme?

What's the deadline for applications?

Who is Birmingham Enterprise Community (BEC)?

How can I make sure I receive the full grant?

Why are the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and the UK government funding this programme?

Will I receive the grant in cash?

What is a social economy organisation?