Grant
The Reach Fund helps charities and social enterprises raise investment, the programme offers grants on average between £5000 and £15000. The grant is aimed at helping these organisations provide the final information that investors need before they can invest.
The Reach Fund is for charities and social enterprises located in England that need help providing the information that an investor needs.
You can only apply for a grant through this programme following a referral from an Access Point. Access Points are social investors approved by the Reach Fund who refer organisations they are working with to apply for grants.
Not sure if this fund is for you? Want to talk about your eligibility or the application process? We’re happy to help, just get in touch.
You are eligible if your charity or social enterprise:
Organisations must also have good governance, and a minimum of 2 independent Directors; the funds cannot support sole traders.
The fund offers:
| Product | Grant |
| Amount | £5k to £15k |
| Purpose | To help charities and social enterprises raise investment |
If you have already been referred by an Access Point, you can start the application form.
Guidance on how to complete the application form can be found here.
If you haven’t been referred, then please have a look at the Directory of Access Points.
You can then register your interest and once your registration has been approved, you can apply.
Need a little help choosing an Access Point or working out whether you’re eligible? We’re happy to help. Just get in touch.
It is funded by Access – The Foundation for Social Investment and allows social investors to refer charities and social enterprises who require extra support to raise investment to the Reach Fund.
Want to chat through the process or find out if this fund is right for you? We’re here to help. Get in touch:
grants@sibgroup.org.uk or 020 3096 7900
Reach Fund Application Guidance 2023
