# £175k competition for ambitious social entrepreneurs in England

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2011/05/12/175k-competition-ambitious-social-entrepreneurs-england/
- Published: 2011-05-12T14:22:06+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Big Venture Challenge is a national competition offering up to £175,000 for “the
25 most ambitious social entrepreneurs in England”.

Funded by The Big Lottery Fund and the Millennium Awards Trust, operated by UnLtd,
the competition aims to find people “with big ideas to transform disadvantaged communities
across England… who have got what it takes to build credible ventures… [and] who
have the ambition to scale up impact fast”.

The winners will received an initial £25,000 grant. They will also have the chance
to apply for a £50,000 grant if they can match this with £50,000 loan / equity investment,
and the chance to apply for a £100,000 grant if they can match this with £100,000
loan / equity investment.

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Each of the winners will also be given access to an intensive programme of non-financial
support including a dedicated Development Manager, a pro bono lawyer, a pro bono
financial specialist, a PR team, and a pro bono mentor.

Applications close on 30 June 2011 and the winners will be announced on 20 September.

www.bigventurechallenge.com

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