Accelerate is a support programme for the Third Sector and community organisations. Support is FREE and aims to help groups and organisations become more sustainable and enterprising.
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The Accelerate programme is for those who are:
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Accelerate provides around 6 days of support which is broad and flexible. The type of support is largely up to you and what you think will meet your specific needs. As examples, groups and organisations have used Accelerate to:
See how we have accelerated other organisations in Our Impact >
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Support for social enterprises specifically at the start-up-stage
Supports non-trading community groups and charities to become more financially sustainable
Support for social enterprises to start-up, trade and grow
Depending on your project and its needs, you can expect to receive around 6 days of support specific to your needs.
Develop marketing and branding plans. Funding strategy support, guided support to explore new trading ideas, financial strategy development and budgeting tools. Business plan development. Governance audits and training, as well as legal structure support. Your support will be tailored to your project and the support that can help you move to the next stage of its development.
No, it is fully funded through the Accelerate programme.
Submit an expression of interest form, and one of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
In our webinar from January 2022, our CEO Douglas Westwater explores what we offer through the programme, and answers some questions about eligibility and how to apply
Douglas also gave a webinar to the Church of Scotland about how Accelerate relates specifically to churches. You can watch the Church of Scotland webinar on their YouTube channel.
Apply now by completing the expression of interest form and we’ll be in touch for the next step.
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