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The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) has launched the next application window for its "Trading for Good: Community Business" programme. The programme is aimed at supporting early-stage community businesses in England to enhance their trading income and increase their social impact.
Participants can access a Match Trading™ grant of up to £4,000. Initially, £800 is provided, with subsequent quarterly instalments of up to £800, matched against increased trading income over the year.
The programme offers a 12-day learning and development course over nine months, combining online and in-person sessions in the Midlands, North West, South East, and South West regions. It covers topics such as community engagement, business growth strategies, marketing, financial resilience, and leadership skills.
Eligible applicants are early-stage community businesses committed to being locally rooted, accountable to their community, trading for community benefit, and making a broad community impact. The programme is free, and applications are open until 12 pm on 14th May. Interested organisations can register their interest and access application guidance on the SSE website
SSE will also run two info sessions the help potential applicants understand the criteria and how to apply for the Trading for Good Community Business programme:
Tuesday 8th April 12-1pm – register
Wednesday 7th May 4-5pm – register
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