In 2019 Access (The Foundation for Social Investment) and Big Society Capital invited twelve cities to submit proposals to their ten-year £33m programme of support for charities and social enterprises.
Together, a consortium of Bradford organisations developed a concept and proposal that led to the city’s selection for the Local Access Programme and unlocked £6.6m of funding to build resilience and provoke social innovation.
For the social enterprise ecosystem and the community and voluntary sectors, we know this will be a vital development.
On this page you can follow our participation in the Local Access Programme, learn about the composition of the team and partner organisations, download and read our publications, gain an understanding of the timeline of events and get in touch for further information.
A number of Bradford organisations have come together as a consortium to represent the city in the Local Access Programme. Each bring a unique perspective and set of skills to the group, forming a diverse, agile and innovative team representing the city’s brightest communities.
For the social enterprise ecosystem and the community and voluntary sectors, we know this will be a vital development.
On this page you can follow our participation in the Local Access Programme, learn about the composition of the team and partner organisations, download and read our publications, gain an understanding of the timeline of events and get in touch for further information.
Social Investment
Investment Readiness Grants
Enterprise Development Support
Networks and Connections
Our journey through the Local Access Partnership has been marked by the publication of several proposals which summarise our thinking at various stages of progress. These publications are available to read or download by following the links below.
Applications for our first LABD programme are now open. Are you a Bradford based entrepreneur or social enterprise passionate about social impact and improving the lives of people in your community? Then apply now to be part of our first cohort.
Apply to join the programme and for enquiries by emailing [email protected]
Please provide the following information in your email:
This programmes is supported by:
SEUK Member Number: 10618
Company Number: 10755285
ICO Registration: ZA363971
Locality Member Number: Locality03072
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