We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Access Programme, funded by Access – The Foundation for Social Investment that we will be delivering with the support of Coventry & Warwickshire CDA. It is a groundbreaking funding scheme aimed at addressing the pressing issue of the rising cost of living.
The Access Programme primary focus is to help local charities and social enterprises support their enterprise activities allow them to sustain the support they are providing to those most affected by the cost-of-living crisis. These organisations will be able to receive grants as well as debt finance and, if possible, scale up their enterprise models to meet the growing demand for essential services such as food, warm spaces, financial advice, essential transport, and safe housing.
The programme is eligible to social enterprises and charities based within Coventry, Warwickshire, Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Worcestershire, Staffordshire.
Funding Range: Grants range from a minimum of £5,000 to a maximum of £7,500.
Blended Finance: A unique opportunity for organisations to receive a grant that can be combined with a loan at low interest rates, resulting in a total maximum investment of £60,000. A minimum grant of £10,000 to a maximum of £20,000 can be combined with loans ranging from a minimum of £20,000 to a maximum of £40,000.
Additional support: In addition to the grants organisations will receive 1-hour online support session delivered by the Coventry and Warwickshire CDA as well as access to peer-to-peer network.
We invite eligible organisations to visit the Access Programme page for more details and to start the application process early, the competition is high! Apply now to be part of this transformative programme.
This programme is committed to driving positive change and ensuring the long-term resilience of social enterprises and charities across the West Midlands with the support of Access and Coventry & Warwickshire CDA.