Real impact,
real businesses
Thanks to our partners and generous donors, we've provided £1,250,000 in grant funding to help young people from less advantaged backgrounds start and grow their own businesses across the UK.
£1.25M
Given in SWEF grants
since 2021
1,000+
SWEF grants awarded
since 2021
90%
Businesses who received a grant
are still trading after 12 months
48%
benefitted from an
increase in self-confidence
25%
grants awarded to young people on Universal Credit
32%
went on to employ someone
in their first year

The SWEF team have been wonderful to work with. I used the grant for storefront signage and bookselling software. It’s been invaluable.
Jamie
Clemo Books
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