Deadline: 2025 (TBC)
Delivered by the Community Shares Unit and funded by Power to Change, Community Shares Booster supports community businesses in the process of setting up and launching a community share offer that can demonstrate high levels of community impact, innovation and engagement. The programme provides:
Development grants averaging £5,000 to prepare a community share offer; financial planning, governance support, marketing costs and being awarded the Community Shares Standard Mark; Match equity investment– typically matching pound for pound up to £25,000 providing that the minimum share offer target is achieved; Ongoing support and advice as an active investor in community businesses
The Booster Fund will be open for applications until 2025, with monthly assessment panels.
