Support for Social Enterprises
Social enterprises play an important role within our communities and towns. They create employment, and provide people with a wide range of essential services.
Social enterprises can include community interest companies, charities, community pubs and shops - as well as a wide range of sporting, cultural and transport organisations.
Social enterprises based in the districts of Babergh and Mid Suffolk can access support via the Social Enterprise Support Project and Fund.
Social Enterprise Support Project
The Social Enterprise Support Project is an initiative run by Community Action Suffolk and funded by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils.
The project aims to strengthen and develop social enterprises within Babergh and Mid Suffolk. Both existing and new social enterprises can access a range of services and support, such as:
- Tailored support plans
- Workshops
- Resources
- Peer-to-peer network
- Specialist advice via Suffolk Pro-Help
More information on the Social Enterprise Support Project, including contact details, can be found on Community Action Suffolk's website. Find out more about the Social Enterprise Support Project.
Social Enterprise Support Fund
The Social Enterprise Support Fund has been established to provide support to social enterprises within Babergh and Mid Suffolk in their development, be that in boosting capacity and skills within an organisation or tailored support for effective communication or strategic planning.
Between £1,000 and £5,000 can be applied for towards revenue costs such as consultancy fees, project management resources and specialised support.
Read our Social Enterprise Support Fund guidance for more information about the Fund's priorities and requirements.
You can also email BMSDCGrants@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk if you have any queries.
Funding is limited to within the 2024-25 financial year. The Social Enterprise Support Fund is now closed for applications.