SWEF Grants: Investing In Initiative

Business Grants for Young Entrepreneurs Aged 18-30

SWEF Start-Up Grants – up to £500
Perfect if you’re just getting started or earning less than £500 a month.
SWEF Business Grants – up to £2,000
Ideal for businesses trading for under 2 years and making over £500 a month.

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What is SWEF?

Case Studies

“SWEF’s grant really changed my life.”

Lucy / Founder Lulus Own

Case Studies

"The grant helped fund the purchase of industrial equipment to meet demand."

Sope / Sensational Cakes

Morgan from MW Bespoke Furniture & Woodwork

Case Studies

“I bought equipment which helps get work done faster, increasing overall sales.”

Morgan / MW Bespoke Furniture & Woodwork

Case Studies

"The grant ended up being an absolute life saver."

Ben, Circular11

Supporting young entrepreneurs In association with

Swef

Investing in Initiative

Through business grants we support young people to develop their business.

Business Funding

Apply for grant funding for businesses that have been trading for less than two years.

Support Network

We offer you access to a network of other people in the same position as you i.e. in the early stages of running their business.

Backing Bright Ideas

We combine funding with a supportive approach, helping you feel empowered and equipped as you take your next step in business.

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Testimonials

Success Stories

We're proud to support young entrepreneurs

Strengthened belief in both my vision and myself

Grant:

£500

Use:

Equipment to aid production testing

"The additional support from the grant has opened up new doors and provided me with incredible opportunities. It has also strengthened my belief in both my vision and myself."

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David Adebiyi

Delo Productions

Staffordshire

Helped achieve a sustainable monthly income

Grant:

£1,527

Use:

Photographic equipment

"The grant has really helped to achieve a sustainable monthly income. The camera has helped me massively as it lets me to do much more than my original camera."

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Lois O'Kane

Define Media

Northern Ireland

Helped secure a lucrative contract

Grant:

£800

Use:

Equipment and Photoshoot

“I'm very grateful for the financial help and guidance I received from the SWEF team. The photoshoot for my brand helped me secure a lucrative contract, that will double my income this year.”

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Danielle Youta

Danielle Youta Designs

Gloucestershire

Expanded my product range

Grant:

£1,600

Use:

Stock to make more products. Equipment to attend markets.

"It has helped me to expand my product range and apply for more markets. I have also opened a shop and studio where I sell my jewellery"

Abigail Thurston

Green Grove Designs

Devon

Allowed me to branch out

Grant:

£2,000

Use:

Stock for the beauty salon. Additional training.

"The grant was really helpful because with the course I can branch out into other treatments"

Summer Pettingale

Flourish Studio and Academy

Wiltshire

Helped me immensely

Grant:

£2,000

Use:

Equipment to help setup and run my tattoo business.

"The grant has helped me immensely and my business definitely would not have progressed as quickly as it has without it".

Keri Mitchell

Dorset

About SWEF

Business Grants
for Young Entrepreneurs

At SWEF, we believe that every individual has the potential to contribute tremendously to society and should have an opportunity to fulfil that potential.

Our aim is to support entrepreneurs and make their journey a tiny bit easier. We back individuals who struggle to access funding elsewhere and show initiative in trying to do better by themselves and their community.

Meet the SWEF Team

Swef

Grant Case Studies

SWEF

Helping the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, today.

Young people can find it difficult to get funding for their own business. Speak with us today and see how we can help get you a grant of up to £2,000.

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Community Foundations
& Charities

We are proud to work with community foundations and help them to offer both training grants and business grants to young people in their areas.

We'd love to discuss setting up a fund for your organisation.

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Investing in Initiative

Success Stories

Strengthened belief in both my vision and myself

Helped achieve a sustainable monthly income

Helped secure a lucrative contract

Expanded my product range

Allowed me to branch out

Helped me immensely

Business Grantsfor Young Entrepreneurs

Grant Case Studies

Helping the entrepreneurs of tomorrow, today.

Community Foundations& Charities

Business Grants
for Young Entrepreneurs

Community Foundations
& Charities