Access is a UK social investment intermediary that focuses on helping charities and social enterprises become investment-ready and access the right mix of grants, loans, and blended finance. Its support is especially aimed at organizations that are underserved by mainstream finance, including those needing pre-investment technical assistance, enterprise development, or small unsecured loans. Much of its work is channelled through partner funds and collaborative market-building initiatives rather than open, general-purpose philanthropy.
Primarily programmatic and intermediary-led: Access backs partner funds, loan intermediaries, and collaborative vehicles with blended finance, grant subsidies, and enterprise support rather than making broad open-call grants. Support is typically targeted to organizations already in contact with a social investor or operating through specific place-based or thematic funds, with grant sizes varying by program and often paired with loan finance.
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Most support appears to flow through partner programs and intermediary funds, so applicants should look for the relevant program route (for example, Reach Fund for investment-readiness support or a local/blended finance partner fund) rather than a general open grant application. Check eligibility carefully by geography and stage—many opportunities are limited to England, specific places like Southwark, or organizations already engaged with a social investor.
Current and upcoming funding from Access - The Foundation For Social Investment that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to expressions of interest and applications from social investors wishing to set up funds; the underlying funding is intended for charities and social enterprises in England.
Who can apply: Applicants must already be in contact with a social investor and not yet ready to apply for investment.
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