Sponsorship for social enterprise idea?

[NorthernNewbie]

Hi, I am looking into setting my own music studio up for young people 16-30 who have a variety of issues (homelessness/mental health issues etc).

How would I go about getting "partnership" with various organisations and charities? What is the etiquette to approaching them? I mean people that are, for instance, local charities or even big ones that deal with the issues my proposed business will cover?

,Many thanks

NN

 

[Scalloway]

What I would suggest as a start is compiling a business plan including

• Who we are
• What we want to do
• How it will help
  
• What it will cost

I used to work for a large charity. We had a gatekeeper who reviewed each application and made recommendations to the trustees. The points I list above are some of the questions that would be asked.

I would suggest writing to the organisations you think might help and ask them the process for applying for funds.

 

[billmccallum1957]

where are you based?

 

[billmccallum1957]

Ignore last question, you already told me on another thread.

https://www.gmcvo.org.uk/small-grants-youth-projects-greater-Manchester
http://forevermanchester.com/funding/
https://www.manchestercommunitycentral.org/shared-topic-areas/funding
http://can.uk.com/links/funders/
http://www.gmpcc.org.uk/down-to-business/money/grants-and-funding/
http://www.youthoria.org/home/make-a-difference/1360858115.886/grantsfunding/

You might find the Big Lottery Fund can be useful, their Awards for All scheme would be ideal for a start-up https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/awards-for-all-England

 

[NorthernNewbie]

Thanks guys. I qualify just about for Princes Trust help- and as you say above I need to formulate a business plan and Im getting there. What is the protocol with sponsors...do they ask for a percentage of the turnover/profits or do they get acknowledged in other ways?

 

[NorthernNewbie]

Ignore last question, you already told me on another thread.

https://www.gmcvo.org.uk/small-grants-youth-projects-greater-Manchester
http://forevermanchester.com/funding/
https://www.manchestercommunitycentral.org/shared-topic-areas/funding
http://can.uk.com/links/funders/
http://www.gmpcc.org.uk/down-to-business/money/grants-and-funding/
http://www.youthoria.org/home/make-a-difference/1360858115.886/grantsfunding/

You might find the Big Lottery Fund can be useful, their Awards for All scheme would be ideal for a start-up https://www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/global-content/programmes/england/awards-for-all-England

Thanks Billy will look into these.

 

[billmccallum1957]

see http://www.senw.org.uk/business-support/delivery-organisations/

 

[billmccallum1957]

http://spaceportx.com/blog/33/manchester-social-entrepreneurs-who-are-we

 

[billmccallum1957]

https://unltd.org.uk/

http://www.sibgroup.org.uk/past-funds/seif/

 

[billmccallum1957]

Jamie

Having looked at what you are trying to achieve, I think its probably best to look at the Company Limited by Guarantee route, as I pointed out previously.

This would allow you to apply to Big Lottery fund and some other major givers (although some will only give to registered charities), but once you get your project up and running you can still apply for charity status.

 

[NorthernNewbie]

Jamie

Having looked at what you are trying to achieve, I think its probably best to look at the Company Limited by Guarantee route, as I pointed out previously.

This would allow you to apply to Big Lottery fund and some other major givers (although some will only give to registered charities), but once you get your project up and running you can still apply for charity status.

ok I'll look into that, many thanks

 

[NorthernNewbie]

Jamie

Having looked at what you are trying to achieve, I think its probably best to look at the Company Limited by Guarantee route, as I pointed out previously.

This would allow you to apply to Big Lottery fund and some other major givers (although some will only give to registered charities), but once you get your project up and running you can still apply for charity status.

On the Big Lottery link you posted, it says this:

You can apply to Awards for All England if you are a community or not-for-profit group, parish or town council, health body, or school. You do not need to be a registered charity to apply. You must have a bank account that requires at least two people to sign each cheque or withdrawal.

Can that be anyone or does it have to be someone affiliated with the business?

 

[NorthernNewbie]

On the Big Lottery link you posted, it says this:

You can apply to Awards for All England if you are a community or not-for-profit group, parish or town council, health body, or school. You do not need to be a registered charity to apply. You must have a bank account that requires at least two people to sign each cheque or withdrawal.

Can that be anyone or does it have to be someone affiliated with the business?

It also says this: You must complete your project within 12 months of the date of our letter confirming the grant.

 

[Scalloway]

What is the protocol with sponsors...do they ask for a percentage of the turnover/profits or do they get acknowledged in other ways?

Generally they will expect to be acknowledged in your literature etc. They will expect you to do the work the money was given for or it will have to be repaid.

 

[NorthernNewbie]

Generally they will expect to be acknowledged in your literature etc. They will expect you to do the work the money was given for or it will have to be repaid.

Yes I was thinking things like letters and certificates etc. But surely it works both ways-the company looks good if it's sponsored by large companies?

 

[billmccallum1957]

It also says this: You must complete your project within 12 months of the date of our letter confirming the grant.

If your project is to establish the studio, then it should be completed in a year if you have the funds.

 

[billmccallum1957]

On the Big Lottery link you posted, it says this:

You can apply to Awards for All England if you are a community or not-for-profit group, parish or town council, health body, or school. You do not need to be a registered charity to apply. You must have a bank account that requires at least two people to sign each cheque or withdrawal.

Can that be anyone or does it have to be someone affiliated with the business?

Find someone to get involved, initially as a volunteer, and get them to help you with the project. You will find it much easier than trying to do everything yourself.

 

[NorthernNewbie]

Find someone to get involved, initially as a volunteer, and get them to help you with the project. You will find it much easier than trying to do everything yourself.

Yes I think I will I have a few people I know within the music industry, no one too "big" people like me who do it as a hobby.

 

[The Byre]

You will need people with a track record in treating those with mental health issues.

Those who hand out grants get pleadings for grants by hobbyists who bolt-on some good deeds to get new toys all the time. What you need is a track record in using music to help those with substance and mental health issues.