The Spark Programme is funded through The Transforming West Cumbria (TWC) Programme
as part of Sellafield’s SiX (Social impact Multiplied) Programme
Spark is a bespoke programme of support available to both existing social enterprises or budding social entrepreneurs based in either Allerdale or Copeland. It aims to inspire, encourage and nurture by:
- Raising awareness of social enterprise and the vital opportunities it can create.
- Empowering people who think creatively about social problems and support them to develop their personal vision and drive to consider enterprise-based
- Supporting the growth of vibrant social enterprises – from bright ideas to existing enterprises.
- Supporting the development of a vibrant social enterprise sector, where social entrepreneurs and community activists flourish and communities benefit
through the implementation of sustainable, locally embedded - Creating networking and business mentoring opportunities to help provide continuing support over the medium-long term.
The programme offers 3 Levels of support:
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Level 1 – THINK IT Support to aspiring entrepreneurs and community activists to help understand the concept of social enterprise and consider it as a new business model. |
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Level 2 – TRY IT 1-2-1 tailored support and development grants for new and existing social enterprises to help trial and test new ideas or services. |
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Level 3 – GROW IT 1-2-1 tailored support and development grants and loans for existing social enterprises to help increase impact and build sustainable business models. |
To apply for support through the programme, download, save and complete an application form:
If you’d like more information about the Spark Programme and how to access the support available:
Email: spark@secumbria.org.uk Tel: 07817 609302
The Spark Programme is delivered in partnership with:
