Aims/priorities: We’re delighted to share that the Proper Good investment fund is open for business, supporting charities and social enterprises across Greater Manchester.
Now managed by Key Fund, the Proper Good programme continues to offer social investment and free, tailored business support to develop their ideas and then social investment to help social entrepreneurs start, grow and scale enterprises that make a real difference in their communities.
Working with local delivery partners in Bolton, Oldham, Wigan and Stockport, Proper Good connects people with practical advice, training and finance – all designed by entrepreneurs who know what it takes to run businesses that do good.
Proper Good is a tailored package offering guidance, mentoring and financial support, to individuals who want to do good business.
What can Proper Good do for me
- Access to social investment for all stages of your business, including purchasing and refurbishing buildings.
- Offer tailored support and advice from fellow experienced Social Entrepreneurs
- Connect you to networks, opportunities and contacts
- Provide training and learning opportunities for you to grow your knowledge and expertise
- Offer guidance on funding and investment opportunities for organisations, both early-stage and established.
Ultimately, helps you make the next steps to fulfil your enterprise potential.
This next chapter enables vital support for Greater Manchester’s social economy to continue, helping local organisations to build a stronger, fairer and more enterprising region.
Who can apply? Key Fund is a social enterprise investing in community and social enterprises with a particular focus on disadvantaged areas. They have a long history of investing in Greater Manchester and will continue to work with funders and local partners to help the region’s social enterprises thrive.
Grant amount: Not specified.
Application process: Find out more and check your eligibility, email Cat.chrimes@thekeyfund.co.uk
Deadline: Not specified.
Contact information: Email Cat.chrimes@thekeyfund.co.uk
Website: The Key Fund