Nº 0031 Listed July 2026 Rolling
Key Fund - Midlands and the North of England
About this funding
Key Fund offers grants, loans and equity investment to social enterprises across the North and Midlands.
Funding ranges from £5,000 to £300,000 and is designed to increase community, economic and environmental impact.
Eligible applicants are social enterprises with a maximum of 249 employees based in the North West, East Midlands, North East, West Midlands or Yorkshire and the Humber. The programme covers approved sectors including agriculture and food, business and finance, construction, education and health, hospitality, IT and digital, manufacturing, real estate, science and technology, and service industries.
To apply, social enterprises should contact Key Fund directly through the Department for Business and Trade for application details and guidance.
Who can apply
Social enterprises with maximum 249 employees; based in North West, East Midlands, North East, West Midlands, or Yorkshire and the Humber; operating across approved sectors including agriculture, food, business and finance, construction, education and health, hospitality, IT and digital, manufacturing, real estate, science and technology, or service industries.
How to apply
Contact Key Fund directly through the Department for Business and Trade for application details and guidance
Common questions
- What is Key Fund - Midlands and the North of England?
- Key Fund provides grants, loans and equity investment between £5,000 and £300,000 to social enterprises in the North and Midlands with up to 249 employees operating in approved sectors.
- How much funding is available?
- Key Fund - Midlands and the North of England offers £5,000 to £300,000.
- Who can apply for Key Fund - Midlands and the North of England?
- Social enterprises with maximum 249 employees; based in North West, East Midlands, North East, West Midlands, or Yorkshire and the Humber; operating across approved sectors including agriculture, food, business and finance, construction, education and health, hospitality, IT and digital…
- What is the deadline?
- Key Fund - Midlands and the North of England accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.
- Who provides Key Fund - Midlands and the North of England?
- Key Fund - Midlands and the North of England is provided by Department for Business and Trade.
- How do I apply for Key Fund - Midlands and the North of England?
- Contact Key Fund directly through the Department for Business and Trade for application details and guidance.
Recorded from gov.uk · Entry Nº 0031 of the Manchester Business Services register.