Go Social Incentive Fund

Go Social Incentive Fund

Through the Go Social programme, we have supported over 150 social enterprises and co-operatives. The fund is open to applications. We have often found that a key barrier at the start up or early-stage growth is the lack of available capital. The Go Social Incentive Fund awards will make a significant impact on the successful applicants and will help them develop and grow their social enterprise in Belfast.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible, you must meet these criteria::

• a current or past participant of Belfast City Council ‘Go Social’ (since 2016)
• located in Belfast City Council area
• participated fully in mentoring through Go Social
• trading or ready to start trading as a social enterprise or co-operative in the next three to six months
• an ability to demonstrate the potential impact of the fund on achieving organisation and programme aims

Those shortlisted will be invited to pitch to a judging panel made up of local social enterprise stakeholders and will be in with the chance to secure social investment to help drive forward their business.

How to apply to the Go Social Fund

To apply to the fund, email helen@workwest.co.uk for an application form.

Closing date

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 4 March 2022.

Prize fund

The maximum amount that can be awarded is £10,000.