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The Booster Fund supports new and existing community businesses including some sports clubs that are at all stages of launching a community share issue. This includes the very early stages of exploring whether it is the right choice, through planning a community share issue to being ready to launch, or in exceptional cases, recently launched
Priority will be given to:
- Disadvantaged, less affluent and under-represented communities, particularly minoritised ethnicities, young people and communities facing systemic inequality.
- Projects that meet critical needs of their communities. There is particular interest in project that address climate change issues and digital inclusion.
The Fund offers the following support:
- Pre-grant support
- Development grants
- Equity match investment
- Subscription underwriting
- Loan finance
The fund is expected to remain open for applications until 2025, with monthly assessment panels.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. There is a two-stage application process.
Expressions of Interest can be made at any time.
