Social enterprise support programmes
Advice and potential funding to not for profit businesses
The Urban Partnership Group
The Urban Partnership Group (UPG), a local regeneration agency, gives support and advice to new and existing social enterpreneurs. It may also be able to offer funding.
For more information visit www.upg.org.uk and click on Services. Or call 020 8746 2120.
In addition, the UPG provides cost-effective services to help social businesses in their day-to-day work, such as:
- Office services and premises rental – office space available by the desk or the room
- Accounting services – assistance with financial management and reporting
The UPG is based at the Opportunities Centre, 370-376 Uxbridge Road, Shepherds Bush W12 7LL
Directions to UPG
Nearest tube: Shepherds Bush (Hammersmith & City line). Turn right out of the station and walk 200m up Uxbridge Road. Buses 207, 260, 283 and 607 stop nearby on Uxbridge Road.
Businesslink Social Enterprise Toolkit (opens in new window)
The Businesslink Social Enterprise Toolkit covers everything you need to know about setting up and running a new business, specific to social enterprise.
Page last updated: 13/09/2010
