UnLtd Social Entrepreneur Awards

Up to £18,000 per award; amount is personalised to the applicant.

Current round closes 31 August 2026 at 10:00; rolling submissions otherwise.

AMOUNT

Up to £18,000 per award; amount is personalised to the applicant.

AMOUNT

Up to £18,000 per award; amount is personalised to the applicant.

DEADLINE

Current round closes 31 August 2026 at 10:00; rolling submissions otherwise.

DEADLINE

Current round closes 31 August 2026 at 10:00; rolling submissions otherwise.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You need to be a social entrepreneur based in the UK with an idea or existing venture creating positive social impact.

UnLtd funds both people just starting out with an idea and those already running a venture and looking to scale. All industries are eligible, and the programme actively targets 50% of awards going to Black, Asian, minority ethnic, and/or disabled social entrepreneurs.

YOUR REAL ODDS

UnLtd gave 150 awards in 2023/24, which is a meaningful number but competition is open to all UK social entrepreneurs.

The programme has impacted over 2 million people through its winners, suggesting a track record of active funding. No acceptance rate is published, so exact odds are unknown.

WHAT IT TAKES

Check eligibility on the UnLtd website — 15–30 minutes
Prepare your application describing your social venture and goals — Several hours to a few days
Submit before the 31 August 2026 deadline — 1 hour

WORTH KNOWING

Grant amounts are tailored individually to each applicant rather than fixed, so clearly articulating your specific goals and funding needs will directly shape the offer you receive.

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