Events
Attend and meet your peers
Introduction to UnLtd and Social Enterprise
For social entrepreneurs. An opportunity to hear from the UnLtd team on Social Enterprise, our support and the application process
Social Entrepreneur Connect & Share: Employment & Financial Inclusion
For social entrepreneurs in the access to employment or financial inclusion sector including award winners on the Funding Futures Programme.
Social Entrepreneur Connect & Share: Employment & Financial Inclusion
For social entrepreneurs in the access to employment or financial inclusion sector including award winners on the Funding Futures Programme.
Social Entrepreneur Connect & Share: Employment & Financial Inclusion
For social entrepreneurs in the access to employment or financial inclusion sector including award winners on the Funding Futures Programme.
Guides
In-depth written resources
Accounting for your Award
All UnLtd Award Winners must account for the funding they have received. To help you to manage this, you will receive a link to a secure folder which will contain a Financial Recording Form, where we ask that you:
Assistance for those living in Wales
UnLtd is working with Social Business Wales and local inclusion partners to offer assistance to find funding to help start and grow social businesses
Assistance For Those With Additional Support Needs
We are committed to making our application process accessible
Award Budget Guidelines
This guidance covers budget preparation, managing your Award spend, and what to do if things change.
Bookkeeping & Finance Management
Hosted by Adrian Ashton, Social Enterprise Consultant and Trainer
Data Protection Checklist
The below checklist outlines some key data protection considerations for early-stage businesses in the UK
Defining Social Impact Indicators, Setting Targets and Refining Your Social Model
This guide will introduce a method for defining social impact indicators and setting targets created
Determining the Right Legal Structure For Your Social Venture
This guide explores the typical legal structures that are used in the social enterprise sector, the core advantages and disadvantages of the respective structures, and the key issues for consideration when deciding on the right legal structure for your organisation
Developing Your Social Model
Defining the specific activities or actions that will enable you to deliver your solution to the problem
EDI Toolkit for Social Investors
Empower Your Social Investment Journey: Introducing the EDI Toolkit for Social Investors
External Resources for Social Entrepreneurs
Explore essential resources for volunteers, including mentoring tips, legal structure guides, marketing strategies, HR templates, and insights into social investment for tackling inequity. Access expert tools, videos, and services to support your impact-driven work
How is my application assessed?
This guide includes UnLtd's timeframes for Award making and how applications are assessed.
Mapping out your operational needs
This resource explores how to map out your operational needs and build the internal workings of your organisation, from day-to-day activities to identifying skills gaps. It offers practical advice on defining key processes, aligning resources, and managing early-stage operations effectively
Other Funding and Support Available for Social Entrepreneurs
The social entrepreneurship ecosystem is vast, and we want to help you find the right support for you and your enterprise. Below we have listed other organisations who might be able to help you progress in your journey
Panel Meeting Guide
The panel meeting guide is designed to help you to prepare for the panel stage of the application process. It outlines adjustments that you can request to ensure that you have the best chance of communicating your ideas and plans with us.
Prepare Your Financial Data
This guidance will take you through the financial data workbook that must be uploaded as part of your application. It is intended only for applicants who have selected the stage 'I've been trading for one year or more' (applying for a Scaling Up Award). Transcripts for each video are available.
Proving your social model; collecting your evidence base
This guide provides a framework for measuring and documenting social impact during your pilot phase, helping you set goals, collect data, and evaluate your organisation’s outcomes. It includes tips, examples, and resources to build a robust evidence base for demonstrating the success of your social model
Refine Your Business Model
Adapting your business model is an ongoing process, guided by changes in your environment and stakeholder insights. Focus and flexibility are essential for sustained growth and impact
Securing Start-up Funding
Funding is all about getting the cash for your social venture
Stakeholder Engagement and Building Networks
Stakeholders are all the people that your social enterprise has an impact on or connection to. This could include your funders, your clients, customers, beneficiaries and supporters. The range of different stakeholders is discussed elsewhere in this toolkit
Start-up Business Planning
This guide is about turning your idea into a concrete, operating project.
Understanding Your Target Audience and Defining Your Value Proposition
Now that you're ready to turn your idea into a reality and begin defining your business model, it's time to think about how you will market your products or services.