Key Fund - Midlands and the North of England
Key FundEast Midlands, North East England +3£5k – £300k
What it funds
Grants and loans for social enterprises in the North and the Midlands.
How to apply
Apply via the scheme website: http://thekeyfund.co.uk/
Last checked against the official source: 24 Aug 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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