London Growth & Resilience Programme

The London Growth & Resilience programme supports London-based charities, not-for-profits and community organisations that want to start or grow trading (earning income from selling products or services) and strengthen their financial resilience.

This 18-month programme combines two grants with practical learning, mentoring and buyer connections:

• Set up grant (£4,000–£7,000): supports early trading activity such as pilot costs, staff time, equipment and marketing.
• Match trading grant (up to £12,000): awarded over 18 months, with SSE matching growth in trading income and releasing up to £2,000 per quarter.
• Learning & support: 10 tailored learning days (in-person and online), individual mentoring, business support panels, and market making events with buyers.
• Peer network: inclusive support delivered with expert partners including the AVOCADO Foundation, Inclusion Unlimited and Consortium.

Who it's for

Organisations based in London, operating for 3+ years, with annual income of £50k or more, and limited or no trading history (less than 20% of income from trading).

How the London Growth & Resilience Programme works

• Programme dates: April 2026 – September 2027 (18 months)
• Places: 60 organisations across three cohorts
• Format: Five in-person and five online learning days, plus mentoring and panels
• Led by: School for Social Entrepreneurs with partners AVOCADO Foundation, Inclusion Unlimited, Consortium and Power to Change. The programme is supported by City Bridge Foundation, London's largest independent charitable funder.

Apply by 12pm on Thursday 18 December 2025.

Eligibility requirements

Organisations based in London, operating for 3+ years, with annual income of £50k or more, and limited or no trading history (less than 20% of income from trading).