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Power to Change has announced that its Trading for Good: Community Business programme is due to re-open for applications in the near future. Delivered by the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE), with support from The Dulverton Trust and The National Lottery Community Fund, the programme will run from 31 March to 30 September 2026 and is designed to help community businesses in England grow trading income and impact.

The programme offers:

• A Match Trading™ grant of up to £4,000, released in instalments and matched against growth in trading income over the year.
• Around 10 learning days spread over nine months, combining online and in-person sessions.
• Peer learning, expert input and access to SSE’s wider network of fellows.

Eligible organisations are early-stage community businesses, or those working towards that status, that are:

• Based in England and trading, or planning to trade, for community benefit
• Generally under five years old, with income typically below £100,000 and few or no paid staff
• Focused on public benefit, with particular encouragement for organisations led by and for marginalised or under-represented communities.

To start the application process, potential applicants should register their interest via the School for Social Entrepreneurs website (link below).

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