UnLtd - Awards for Social Entrepreneurs

UnLtd,  the working name of a registered charity (The Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs) is inviting applications for awards to help social entrepreneurs start up or grow ventures and create long-term social impact.

The deadline for applications is 30th November 2026 for:-

• Starting Up Awards - up to £8,000
• Scaling Up Awards - up to £18,000 for social entrepreneurs whose venture has been trading for between one and four years

Each application round is capped at 650 submitted applications, and the portal closes once the limit is reached.

For more details and eligibility please see Awards | UnLtd

Award recipients will also be supported through one of UnLtd's dedicated programmes of support.

Awards of up to £8,000 and support for early-stage social entrepreneurs taking practical action on climate change within their communities - are also available.

UnLtd has stated that it aims to allocate 50% of its awards to Black, Asian and minority ethnic social entrepreneurs and/or disabled social entrepreneurs.