UNLTD

The Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs (Trading as UnLtd) is a UK-based registered charity and company limited by guarantee, founded in 2002. It is the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in the UK and offers the largest such network in the world.

Mission: To find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today's challenges and help them realize their potential through funding and highly tailored support to create lasting change.

Vision: A future where enterprising people are transforming society for good.

Services & Support:

• Funding through grants (Awards between £500 and £15,000) and investment.
• One-to-one coaching, mentoring, and pro-bono expert access.
• Business skills training, networking, and advocacy for social system change.
• Support for community entrepreneurs to start-up and for established ventures to scale up.

Key Initiatives:

• Core Awards programme
• UnLtd Connect (mentoring service)
• Specialized programmes like the Movement for Change (sport for social change)

Impact:

• Over 2 million lives impacted.
• 98% of award winners feel empowered to create change.
• Over 150 awards given in 2023/24.
• Resources nearly 1,000 individuals each year.

Values: A commitment to equity and inclusion, with a goal of 50% of awards to minority ethnic and disabled entrepreneurs. It believes in lived experience and aims for system-level transformation.