South West Enterprise Funding

Wiltshire Community Foundation is working in partnership with the South West Enterprise Fund (SWEF) to provide business grants of £2,000 to young people in Wiltshire and Swindon. As part of the programme, SWEF provides the opportunity to join a network of peers who are also in the early stage of starting their business to share ideas, experiences and learn.

To be eligible to apply, you need to be:

  • aged 18 to 30
  • living in Wiltshire or Swindon
  • planning to start your own business within the next 6 months or running your own business which has been trading for no more than 2 years
  • without easy access to other sources of finance

Grants can be used towards capital items and running costs such as:

  • stock, equipment or materials
  • rent or business-related bills
Further guidance on the programme is available here and you can apply online via this website: WCF - South West Enterprise Fund Grants. If you have any questions speak to one of the Grants Team on 01380 738985.