London charities and community groups with less than 20% of income from trading can now apply for up to £19,000 in funding to develop earned income and boost long-term resilience. The 18-month programme offers a Set Up Grant of up to £7,000 to pilot new services and a Match Trading™ Grant of up to £12,000 that matches rising sales. Participants also receive mentoring, 10 learning days, and buyer networking opportunities. Priority goes to organisations led by Black and racially minoritised communities, D/deaf and disabled people, women, LGBTQ+ groups, and those in economically disadvantaged areas. Applications close at midday on 18 December 2025. The programme is delivered by the School for Social Entrepreneurs through the London Growth & Resilience Programme. Grants and Business Support Available for Charities and Not for Profit Organisations to Develop Trading Income (London)
sobus
20 Dawes Road, London, SW6 7EN
Telephone 020 7952 1230
Email info@sobus.org.uk
Registered Charity No.1071089
and Company Limited by Guarantee. Registered in England No.03471416
Sobus is a new Community Development Agency for Hammersmith & Fulham. It has been created through the merger of the Community and Voluntary Sector Association Hammersmith & Fulham (CaVSA) and the Fulham Community Partnership Trust (FCPT). Building on the strengths of both organisations, sobus aims to provide a wider range of support services for local charities, community groups, social enterprises and start up businesses.