The Flexible Finance Fund is for established community and social enterprises, to complement Key Fund's existing blended funds. This is a revolving facility, available up to £150,000 that can be drawn and repaid flexibly as needed, for an initial period of up to 5 years.
Any balance at the end of five years then converts into a standard loan, repayable over three years. It is intended to help you keep your cash flow smooth by covering (bridging) gaps plus also provides flexibility to maximise opportunities.
This is part of a wider set of products, designed to help organisations deal with rising costs and inflationary pressures. To access this fund, you will need to have clear social aims/objectives and fit one of the following. descriptions – Not for private profit, asset locked, have clear policies/restrictions around profit distribution.
Fund Offer:
Grants are available for charities, community groups, and other not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects with a positive impact for communities along the East Coast mainline route.
Grants are available for not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects and activities that support LGBT+ young people’s needs as they grow into adulthood.
The Creating Connections Grant Programme will be awarding 20+ grants of up to £7,500 to charities and community groups who are helping to reduce loneliness and isolation for the over 65s.