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# Enterprise Development Programme

Grant and learning support for charities and social enterprises looking to become more enterprising

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## Posts

- [Enterprise Development Programme is currently closed to new applications](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/enterprise-development-programme-is-currently-closed-to-new-applications/) - Please note that that the Enterprise Development Programme is currently closed for new applications. Please check back for further updates.
- [Youth EDP Stories: Young Somerset](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/environment-edp-stories-young-somerset/) - EDP Grantee Young Somerset Talented young people in Somerset given opportunity to shine with an enterprising organisation that’s going from strength to strength. When thinking of Taunton; history, its castle and county cricket might spring to mind, but tucked away in the independent quarter of this town is a special place, founded by the largest
- [Environment EDP Stories: Forest of Hearts](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/environment-edp-stories-forest-of-hearts/) - EDP Grantee Forest of Hearts About: Forest of Hearts is a registered charity which creates ‘gardens for good’ to improve wellbeing, boost biodiversity and enhance employability. They are based in Stratford- Upon-Avon with different sites across Warwickshire. We visited Carole Longden, the CEO of Forest of Hearts to talk about the journey of the charity
- [Groundwork joins the Enterprise Development Programme as Environment Sector Partner](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/groundwork-joins-the-enterprise-development-programme-as-environment-sector-partner/) - The Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) is expanding. Community charity, Groundwork is joining the partnership to support charities and social enterprises operating in the environment sector. The EDP is developed and funded by Access – The Foundation for Social Investment and managed by Social Investment Business (SIB). It provides a broad range of support for charities
- [The Ubele Initiative join the Enterprise Development Programme as Black and Minoritised Communities Sector Partner](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/the-ubele-initiative-join-the-enterprise-development-programme-as-black-and-minoritised-communities-sector-partner/) - The Enterprise Development Programme (EDP) is expanding to be able to support charities and social enterprises operating in the Black and Minoritised Communities sector. The EDP is led by a partnership of national infrastructure bodies seeking to support the development of enterprise models in charities and social enterprises working in certain thematic sectors. It has
- [Resources from Enterprise training partner The School For Social Entrepreneurs](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/resources-from-enterprise-training-partner-the-school-for-social-entrepreneurs/) - The School for Social Entepreneurs is an Enterprise learning partner, and has been involved with EDP since the pilot programme. Below are several links to blogs, case studies and articles involving EDP case studies:HOMELESSNESS Three ideas: How homelessness charities can increase income The School for Social Entrepreneurs (the-sse.org) YOUTH Richard Marsh, Manchester Youth Zone The
- [Enterprise Development Programme supports social enterprise to gain accreditation](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/enterprise-development-programme-supports-social-enterprise-to-gain-accreditation/) - Originally published via Social Enterprise Mark on 12/3/21.Second Shot Coffee, a social enterprise that trains, employs, and supports people affected by homelessness, has met recognised standards of good practice to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark. The Social Enterprise Mark is an externally assessed accreditation, which provides an independent guarantee that an organisation has met sector-agreed criteria
- [Barons Court Project - a peek inside their experience within the Enterprise Development Programme](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/barons-court-project-a-peek-inside-their-experience-within-the-enterprise-development-programme/) - Barons Court Project is a day centre in Hammersmith and Fulham for people who are homeless and/or living with mental health conditions. Our funding has largely been reliant on contributions from Trusts and Foundations, along with some local authority grants as well. Over the past few years, we have experimented with diversifying our funding streams
- [“I feel that the Enterprise Development Programme will have a lasting legacy on our charity long after the course has finished”](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/i-feel-that-the-enterprise-development-programme-will-have-a-lasting-legacy-on-our-charity-long-after-the-course-has-finished/) - Paper Cup Project has been running for over four years, and we registered as a charity almost 18 months ago. We are a volunteer led charity, and we offer food, drink, clothing, toiletries and most importantly, support and signposting to rough sleepers and people experiencing homelessness across Liverpool, via our outreach. Our group also works
- [COVID-19: Update for Grantees](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/covid-19-update-for-grantees/) - The Enterprise Development Programme partnership has been considering how best to continue the programme in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. We recognise that this is an extremely difficult time for charities and social enterprises, and we have therefore made some changes to our programme timelines. We continue to monitor the programme to ensure we are
- [COVID-19 Resources for EDP Grantees](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/covid-19-resources-for-edp-grantees/) - Originally published via Social Investment Business This page covers all the areas for which customers can access support from the government and the wider sector in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak. For more information on the measures detailed below, visit the dedicated government guidance on support for businesses here. This page will be updated regularly to reflect
- [Catching up with the Cohort: 18 months of the Enterprise Development Programme](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/catching-up-with-the-cohort-18-months-of-the-enterprise-development-programme/) - "A few weeks into 2019, we got a call, and you could tell straight away that it was a ‘good news’ call – we had been successful in our application to the Enterprise Development Programme." Camille De Groot - Director of Development at Streetwise Opera By Murphy Hopkins-Hubbard (Enterprise Development Manager at Homeless Link)As you
- [Voluntary Action Leicester Conference: 12 May (Postponed due to COVID-19)](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/voluntary-action-leicester-conference-12-may/) - We regret to announce that we are postponing the Enterprise Development Conference on 12 May due to COVID-19. This is due to government advice and suggested control measures regarding COVID-19. As the event would have brought together more than 100 people, we felt it best to postpone the event for now. Many thanks for your understanding and
- [The Enterprise Development Programme returns: what's different?](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/the-enterprise-development-programme-returns-whats-different/) - By Deborah Smart - Head of Grants at Social Investment BusinessOne year on from the pilot phase of the Enterprise Development Programme, Deborah Smart - Head of Grants at Social Investment Business - reflects on the growing #EnterpriseMovement, and shares what makes the next phase of the programme different. Back in September 2018, the Enterprise
- [The Enterprise Movement – a collaborative network of learning](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/the-enterprise-movement-a-collaborative-network-of-learning/) - By Murphy Hopkins-Hubbard (Enterprise Development Manager at Homeless Link) Over the last year Homeless Link has worked with and spoken to nearly 100 organisations developing social enterprises within the homelessness sector through our Enterprise Development Programme, some of whom accessed the learning programme delivered by the School of Social Entrepreneurs. We have seen some exciting successes
- [Enterprise Development Grant awarded to North East Homeless charity](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/enterprise-development-grant-awarded-to-north-east-homeless-charity/) - Homeless Link is delighted to announce that North East Homeless are among the first organisations awarded a grant through Social Investment Business within the Enterprise Development Programme.
- [Enterprise Development Programme: Reflections from the youth sector](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/enterprise-development-programme-reflections-from-the-youth-sector/) - Lack of sustainable funding is one of the biggest challenges facing youth organisations across the UK. The new five-year, £40m Enterprise Development Programme with Access Foundation works to better support charities to think creatively, become more financially resilient and develop enterprise models. Here at UK Youth, we’re working to drive the programme within the youth sector to inspire

## Pages

- [Enterprise Development Programme](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/) - The Enterprise Development Programme is a five-year programme, funded by Access – The Foundation for Social Investment. It is managed by a coalition of partners, including multiple infrastructure bodies (sector leads) and Social Investment Business as a strategic grant partner. PLEASE NOTE THE EDP IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO NEW APPLICATIONS. The Enterprise Development Programme piloted
- [Programme Support and How to Apply](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/how-to-apply/) - Want an Easy Read Translation of this page? Click here PLEASE NOTE THE EDP IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO NEW APPLICATIONS. The Enterprise Development Programme takes a collaborative and participatory approach in programme design. By applying to the programme you are not simply applying for a grant, but instead are applying to be part of a
- [Black and Minoritised Communities](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/bmedp/) - The Ubele Initiative is the national partner for this sector. They can help to explain the programme, support you with applications to join it, and will have a key role in helping successful applicants to progress their ideas and grow their enterprise activity. The key contacts at the Ubele Initiative are: Jacy Stewart jacy.stewart@ubele.org Please
- [Environment](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/environment/) - Groundwork is the national partner for this sector. They can help to explain the programme, support you with applications to join it, and have a key role in helping successful applicants to progress their ideas and grow their enterprise activity. For any questions about the programme or to be notified about future application windows, please
- [EDP Stories](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/news-events-2/)
- [Pilot Programme](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/pilot-programme/) - In the pilot year the programme targeted organisations in the Homelessness and Youth sectors. Please see details of the Pilot Programme below.
- [Youth](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/youth-2/) - Centre for Youth Impact is the national partner for this sector. They have a key role in helping successful applicants to progress their ideas and grow their enterprise activity. The key contact at Centre for Youth Impact is their Programme Manager, Soizic Hagege. You can contact her on soizic.hagege@youthimpact.uk. Please note that there no further
- [Mental Health](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/mental-health/) - The Association of Mental Health Providers (The Association) is the national partner for this sector. They have a key role in helping successful applicants to progress their ideas and grow their enterprise activity. The key contact at The Association is Greg Woolley, Enterprise Development Manager. “I’m excited to be working with organisations from the Mental Health
- [Homelessness](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/homelessness/) - Homeless Link is the national partner for this sector. They have a key role in helping successful applicants to progress their ideas and grow their enterprise activity. The key contact at Homeless Link is their Enterprise Development Manager, Murphy Hopkins-Hubbard. “As the Enterprise Development Manager for Homeless Link I have lead on the second phase
- [Equality](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/equality/) - Equally Ours is the national partner for this sector and has a key role in helping successful applicants progress their ideas and grow their enterprise activity. Aimee Dorsett Browne, Social Enterprise Development Manager at Equally Ours, is on hand to answer any questions you may have. Reach her on Aimee.Dorsett-Browne@equallyours.org.uk. The Equality strand of the
- [EDP 2020 Cohort](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/edp-2020-cohort/) - AboutEqualityHomelessnessMental HealthYouth Youth '21 The First EDP 2020 cohort under the new programme is made up of 63 organisations, who were accepted onto the programme in early 2020: 21 Homelessness, 16 Mental Health, 14 Equality, and 12 youth. We received a total of 150 applications and the overall success rate for applications was 42%.Every region
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- [Youth](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/youth/) - Centre for Youth Impact is the national partner for this sector. They can help to explain the programme, support you with applications to join it, and will have a key role in helping successful applicants to progress their ideas and grow their enterprise activity. The key contact at Centre for Youth Impact is their Programme
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- [Privacy Policy](https://www.enterprisedevelopmentprogramme.org.uk/privacy-policy/) - This policy sets out how we will treat your personal information in compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which came into law on May 25th 2018. Data protection can be confusing so we’ve tried to avoid too much ‘legal-ese’. For enquiries on data protection please contact Genevieve Maitland Hudson (Director of Learning & Influence). Key Pledges
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