Funding Futures Programme

The Funding Futures Programme funds and supports 16-30 year olds with great ideas for solutions to help those sidelined by the financial system. The programme addresses the cost-of-living crisis affecting marginalised and minoritised communities by supporting young social entrepreneurs who are working to build financial resilience in their communities. By listening to and working closely with the next generation of leaders and pioneers, the programme helps create a future where a healthy economy means good, sustainable jobs, with money flowing back into communities right across the UK. Ideas can tackle financial exclusion directly or indirectly. The programme offers two funding tiers: Starting Up (up to £8,000) for those at an early stage or just beginning to make a difference, and Scaling Up (up to £18,000) for founders of financially sustainable social ventures with evidence of social impact and ambitions to build on it. Beyond financial support, the programme provides comprehensive tailored support including dedicated support managers, workshop series, business mentoring, legal adviser consultancy, financial literacy resources, and a peer community of fellow social entrepreneurs.