Eden District Council Funding

Your organisation may be eligible for some funding or support from Eden District Council.
 
 
Business Startup, Expansion & Marketing Grants
Social enterprises with a business purpose and able to demonstrate appropriate outputs in terms of business and jobs created may be able to access sources of funding available to assist business start-up and development. Eden District Council's Business Start-Up, Business Expansion and Marketing Support grants are all available to social enterprises. Contact the Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency on (01768 891555) for the grant details.
 
Developing Social Enterprise in Eden What can Eden DC do to assist social enterprises?
Eden supports the development of social enterprises in the District. Such enterprises have the potential to contribute to new job creation, generate additional household incomes and address the challenge facing rural services for example, through the establishment of a community-owned village shop and post office.
 
The Council is currently investigating how it can best provide support to those considering the establishment of a social enterprise. This could be for example through:
  • the provision of advice and guidance
  • signposting to potential sources of expertise and funding
  • possible provision of lease properties at low rentals to assist in business start-up
  • offer advice on developing a business plan
  • provide access to contacts and case-histories
  • support a local network of social enterprises