Nº 0031 Listed July 2026 Rolling
Key Fund - Midlands and the North of England
About this funding
The Key Fund, administered by the Department for Business and Trade, provides flexible financial support to social enterprises across the Midlands and northern regions of England.
Applicants can access grants, loans, and equity investment ranging from £5,000 to £300,000, supporting ventures across diverse sectors including agriculture, construction, healthcare, hospitality, digital industries, and manufacturing. The programme targets organisations with fewer than 250 employees seeking to expand their social, economic, or environmental contributions. Eligible uses include capital expenditure such as property restoration, equipment acquisition, and initial operating costs. Greater Manchester businesses benefit from this regional initiative designed to strengthen social enterprise activity and community impact across the North West.
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?
- The Key Fund offers grants, loans, and equity investment of £5,000–£300,000 to social enterprises in the North West and wider northern regions, supporting activities that enhance community, economic, and environmental outcomes. Eligible businesses with under 250 employees can fund capital projects…
- 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.