Nº 0009 Listed July 2026 Rolling
Big Issue Invest - UK
About this funding
Big Issue Invest is a financing initiative administered by the Department for Business and Trade, designed to support established social enterprises across the United Kingdom.
This programme offers flexible funding through both equity investment and loan arrangements, enabling mission-driven organisations to scale their operations and expand their social impact. Applicants must demonstrate at least two years of operational history, positioning this as support for mature ventures rather than early-stage startups. The initiative welcomes social enterprises operating across diverse sectors including education, health, transport, retail, and leisure industries. Greater Manchester businesses can access capital ranging from £20,000 to £1.5 million to fund growth, develop new services, or strengthen their financial position. This funding represents a significant opportunity for established social enterprises in the region seeking non-dilutive or flexible investment structures.
Who can apply
Established social enterprises demonstrating a minimum of 24 months continuous operational history. Open to organisations operating within recognised sectors including business and finance, education, health, transport and distribution, travel and leisure, and wholesale and retail.
How to apply
Contact Big Issue Invest directly for application guidance and eligibility assessment. Prospective applicants should prepare financial documentation and evidence of organisational sustainability covering the previous two years of trading
Common questions
- What is Big Issue Invest - UK?
- Big Issue Invest provides equity and loan financing of £20,000 to £1.5 million for established social enterprises with a minimum two-year operating history across multiple sectors. The Department for Business and Trade-backed programme supports social enterprises throughout the UK, including…
- How much funding is available?
- Big Issue Invest - UK offers £20,000 to £1.5 million.
- Who can apply for Big Issue Invest - UK?
- Established social enterprises demonstrating a minimum of 24 months continuous operational history. Open to organisations operating within recognised sectors including business and finance, education, health, transport and distribution, travel and leisure, and wholesale and retail.
- What is the deadline?
- Big Issue Invest - UK accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.
- Who provides Big Issue Invest - UK?
- Big Issue Invest - UK is provided by Department for Business and Trade.
- How do I apply for Big Issue Invest - UK?
- Contact Big Issue Invest directly for application guidance and eligibility assessment. Prospective applicants should prepare financial documentation and evidence of organisational sustainability covering the previous two years of trading.
Recorded from gov.uk · Entry Nº 0009 of the Manchester Business Services register.