Grant closed
The Commercial Support Fund has now closed – please email grants@sng.org.uk if you have any questions.
Do you trade for social good in an SNG community? Does your enterprise have a shop front premises and needs investment to increase its community impact and trading potential? Then we might have the solution!
The SNG Commercial Support Fund was developed in 2023 specifically for social enterprises that trade from premises (owned or leased) within SNG communities.
Due to the success of this grant and the clear need for support within this type of social enterprise, a second round of funding was launched in 2024 and is now closed for 2025.
We know that social enterprises that gain most of their income via trading on the high streets have been some of the hardest hit post COVID and grant funding for costs that fall outside specific project running costs are hard to come by.
This SNG grant offered between £1,000 and £4,000 of funding to pay for specific capital expenditure related to enhancing or improving the impact of your organisation within SNG communities.
We remain committed to supporting shops and trading spaces that drive social good, ensuring they continue to enrich communities, create vibrant commercial hubs, and provide lasting impact for SNG customers.
To be eligible for support, organisations had to demonstrate that their work aligned with one of the following areas:
- Addressing poverty and inequality – e.g., charity shops, community stores, or shops in central neighbourhoods and rural areas.
- Supporting vulnerable groups – e.g., dementia cafés or social spaces for ethnic minority communities.
- Facilitating employment and training – e.g., training for SNG resident volunteers or covering costs for work placements (including health and safety training).
The Commercial Support Fund opened on 21 November 2024 and closed on 31 January 2025.