Finance, Grants, Bursaries and Funding

Funding opportunities Public funding Public funding usually takes the form of grants that you don’t have to pay back. It comes from the government and other public organisations. Arts Council England National Lottery Fund Local authorities, councils NESTA, etc EU/EC funding Start-Up loans Private funding Private funding covers areas like corporate social responsibility, marketing and PR, and private equity (shareholding). It’s possible that some funders may take a share in your business. Corporate sponsorship and awards Venture Capitalists and Angel investors Funding from individuals or trusts There are sources of funding available from individuals or charitable organisations. There is usually Read more