
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 of up to £45,000 are available, offering development funding and strategic support to early-stage charities and social enterprises.
Unrestricted grants for community and voluntary sports groups delivering activities for a social purpose to under-represented communities. The 2025/26 programme is focused on supporting adult participation in sport.
Grants of up to £10,000 over 18 months are available to women’s and girls’ organisations to support campaigning and influencing work that enables women and girls to use their voice to achieve change.