UnLtd: Funding Futures Programme

Overview

Funded by the Co-op Foundation, Phoenix Group and the Millennium Awards Trust, and delivered by UnLtd, the Funding Futures Programme will harness the power of youth to find solutions for those who have been sidelined by the financial system. 

Background

The effects of the cost-of-living crisis are hitting marginalised and minoritised communities the hardest, with many people struggling to get by - considered too high risk to have access to beneficial financial services, like bank accounts or credit, that others take for granted.

The Funding Futures Programme funds and supports 16-30 year olds with great ideas for solutions to help those sidelined by the financial system – giving them the tools they need to build financial resilience in their communities, so they become fairer places to live, with opportunities for all. Ideas could tackle financial exclusion directly or indirectly.

By listening to, and working closely with, the next generation of leaders and pioneers, the Funding Futures Programme will help create a future where a healthy economy means good, sustainable jobs, with money flowing back into communities right across the UK.

Eligibility

To be considered for the Funding Futures Programme you must be:

• Stage - Have an idea or have been operating for less than 4 years
• Aged - 16 to 30 years old
• Located in - United Kingdom
• Focused on - Financial inclusion sector

UnLtd is particularly interested in supporting innovative social ventures that address inequality and support marginalised communities. The organisation strongly encourages applications from disabled entrepreneurs and those from Black, Asian, or minority ethnic backgrounds, with at least 50% of awards dedicated to these groups.

Tailored Grants

Tailored services

In addition to financial support, successful applicants receive a package of tailored support, including access to:

• A dedicated support manager
• Peer learning opportunities
• Expert advice
• Legal consultancy