— Local Access Bradford District.

Background

The Local Access Programme aims to support the growth and resilience of the social economy to help reduce poverty and inequality, and ensure communities can thrive.

In 2019 Access (The Foundation for Social Investment) and Big Society Capital invited twelve cities to submit proposals to their ten-year £33m programme of support for charities and social enterprises.

Together, a consortium of Bradford organisations developed a concept and proposal that led to the city’s selection for the Local Access Programme and unlocked £6.6m of funding to build resilience and provoke social innovation.

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Who is it for?

Bradford based entrepreneurs or social enterprises that are passionate about social impact and improving the lives of people in the community.

Programme overview

  • Social investment
  • Investment readiness grants
  • Enterprise development support
  • Networks and connections

Currently Supporting

Partners

Publications

Our journey through the Local Access Partnership has been marked by the publication of several proposals which summarise our thinking at various stages of progress. These publications are available to read or download by following the links below.

Bradford Social Innovation Lab

Bradford District, A Lab for Social Innovation

Applications are open

Applications for our first LABD programme are now open. Are you a Bradford based entrepreneur or social enterprise passionate about social impact and improving the lives of people in your community? Then apply now to be part of our first cohort.

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