Are you a Black-led or Global Majority-led charity or social enterprise ready to amplify your impact? Our blended finance programme, brings together grant funding and social investment to empower organisations addressing critical challenges in Black and Global Majority communities. Together, we’ll build pathways to resilience, growth, and equity.
Why Big Business?
Do it Now Now understand the unique challenges faced by Black and Global Majority communities in securing funding for essential services. That’s why they have developed Big Business — to help you overcome barriers, access sustainable funding, and achieve long-term success. Through this programme, you’ll receive the financial backing and expert guidance required to strengthen operations, enhance investment readiness, and unlock your organisation’s full potential. Together, we’ll build a future where your organisation thrives, creating systemic change and empowering the communities you serve.
About the programme
Big Business Round 1 with Pathway Fund is a cutting-edge blended finance programme that combines grants and loans to provide robust financial support. Developed specifically for Black-led and Global Majority-led charities and social enterprises in England, this initiative aims to address pressing issues such as poverty alleviation and racial equity.
The offer:
- Grant Funding: Secure between £25,000 and £40,000 to enhance your organisation’s financial resilience and scale your operations
- Social Investment: Access loans matched with grants in a 1:2 ratio, enabling funding of up to £80,000
- Comprehensive Support: Receive tailored guidance, capacity-building resources, and ongoing mentorship to ensure your success
Who is it for?
This programme is designed for Black-led and Global Majority-led charities and social enterprises that:
- Operate in England
- Generate an annual income between £150k and £1m
- Focus on delivering innovative solutions in poverty alleviation or racial equity
How it works
Blending grant funding with social investment, this programme reduces financial risk for organisations while providing the capital needed for growth. Through a collaboration with Pathway Fund, Lendoe, and NatWest Social the Community Capital, the partners ensure that you receive both funding and expert support to achieve sustainable impact.
Applications will remain open until all funding is committed.
There is an online application process