Bridges Community Venture Ltd
Bridges Community Venture
Location National (Only available in particular areas)
See Bridges Ventures Website for details of target areas.
Dates


Deadline for applications:
There is no set time frame on investments. However the funds have a ten year life and must exit all investments within this period.
Aims

Objective of the funding opportunity:
To promote responsible business standards in the businesses in which they invest.
To generate a financial return by investing in companies in deprived wards, bringing social, environmental and economic benefits.
Helping invested companies to succeed, generating a financial return
It aims to help the following client groups:
Entrepreneurs
FRESA priorities The funding opportunity fits with the following FRESA priorities:

High priorities:
Future labour force
Inward investment

Medium priorities:
Business investment
Enterprise
Increasing employment rates
More information on the FRESA
Eligibility Eligible Organisations:  Private sector businesses with high growth potential in the most under invested areas in England.
For full details see Investment Criteria
Accreditation Organisations must have the following accreditation to bid: No accreditation is needed
Amount available Funding available: The maximum investment into any single business is £2 million.
The fund does not generally invest below £100,000.
Application

How to apply for this funding :Ensure that Qualifying Criteria is met.
Entrepreneurs submit a business plan which includes historical financial information, financial projections and funding requirements.
The business plan must demonstrate a good knowledge of the industry, marketplace and competition.

You will need the following documents to apply :
Qualifying Criteria
Contact

For further information contact:  

Bridges Community Ventures Ltd
1 Craven Hill
London
W2 3EN

Telephone: 020 7262 5566
Fax: 020 7262 6389
Email: Info@bridgesventures.com

Weblinks

Other useful websites:
Venture Capital in the UK- www.bvca.co.uk