Community Enterprise Fund
FirstportScotlandup to £5k
Who can apply
Community organisations who want to begin trading or set up a social enterprise.
Key criteria
- The enterprise must be based in Scotland and primarily benefit communities in Scotland.
What it funds
The Community Enterprise Fund offers up to £5,000 in grant funding for groups who want to begin trading or set up a social enterprise so you can generate income, become more financially resilient, reduce reliance on grant funding and be better equipped to support your community. The fund can be used for most start-up and development costs, including: legal fees for setting up a legal entity for the enterprise, and/or registration as a charity or community interest company rent for…
Last checked against the official source: 24 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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