Do xa0you qualify for entry into the Social Enterprise Development Awards 2015 that helpxa0ambitious social entrepreneurs to grow their ventures?
There are two SEDA Catalyst Awards available in 2015: consisting of
* xa0£5,000 cash and a 12-month development and growth support package or
* xa0£10,000 cash and a 12-month development and growth support package.
This Award is for established ventures that have great potential to make real, positive social change but need targeted support to grow and move to the next stage of their development and require the funds to invest in a growth project.
Your venture willxa0xa0be eligible for a
* xa0£5,000 Award if it has an annual turnover of between 25 – 75K and direct sales from between 20% – 50% of annual turnover
* xa0be eligible for a £10,000 Award if it has an annual turnover of between 75 – 100k and direct sales from between 50%-100% of annual turnover
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: About You * xa0You are an ambitious social entrepreneur with high potential to create significant social change
* xa0You need help to prioritise and become more business focused
* xa0You have identified specific areas in which you need development to move your idea forward, but lack the funds to do it
* xa0If you are a past or current UnLtd Award Winner you will have used your previous Award to maximum gain
* xa0You have a business plan in place which is a logical and realistic route to achieving your goals
About your venture * xa0You have a successful model but need additional funds and support to bridge a gap to become ‘contract ready’
* xa0You have a new market opportunity for your product or service but need support to access it
CATALYST SUPPORT INCLUDES:
A cash Award of £5,000 or £10,000 to be spent on capital items and salaries for roles created to support growth; and knowledge and skills development in the following areas: * xa0planning for full cost recovery
* xa0understanding and measuring social impact
* xa0communication and public speaking
* xa0 brand development and marketing strategy
* xa0financial planning and preparing management accounts
* xa0developing useful connections and networks
* xa0business model development focussed on creative ways to generate income to enable service delivery to those who cannot afford to pay for it
* xa0project management
* xa0pricing of products and time
How to apply:
* xa0You can submit an expression of interest for a Catalyst Award now at https://unltd.org.uk/seda
* The deadline for expressions of interest is 27 March 2015. The deadline for completed application forms is 10 April 2015.
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