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Key Fund Yorkshire


For the past ten years the Key Fund has been providing investment support to social businesses working in disadvantaged communities across Yorkshire and the Humber.

The Key Fund offers an innovative mix of flexible loan and grant packages and equity investment for social entrepreneurs, voluntary and community organisations and existing social enterprises.

The Key Fund itself is a social enterprise and so understands the difficulties that organisations can face. By providing development finance, the Key Fund is continuing in its mission to break down the barriers to accessing finance; enabling people and communities to reach their full potential.

Since 1999, Key Fund Yorkshire has invested over £20m in Yorkshire and the Humber communities; helping to develop 113 new businesses, creating 706 new inspiraljobs and safeguaring an additional 460 jobs.

Is your organisation’s main aim to help your community rather than just to make a profit?

The Key Fund provides loans and investment support for social enterprises, charities, community and voluntary organisations. In some circumstances loans may be accompanied by a grant.

Are you...


  • A community and voluntary organisation seeking to develop ideas for generating your own income.
  • An individual or group starting up a Social Enterprise.
  • A Social Enterprise looking to grow and develop.
  • A Social Firm which employs a significant number of staff with a disability, and use income generated from the provision of goods/services to pursue your social mission.
  • A Credit Union or other community saving and credit scheme
  • A Cooperative, where a group of individuals with shared economic, social and cultural goals form a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise.

Yes? Then turn your idea into reality today by getting in touch.

Whether your organisation is starting up or looking to expand we can offer a unique mix of flexible and accessible finance packages specifically tailored for organisations within the Third Sector.

Contact Details
If you feel you meet the above criteria then please visit the
Key Fund Yorkshire website or call 0845 140 1400 for guidance on how to apply.