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Community Shares Booster Fund offers a range of support for community businesses in England.

Development grants of between £2,000 and £10,000, averaging around £5,000, are available to prepare a community share offer. Equity match investment also available ranging from £10,000 to £100,000, although the typical investment is expected to be £20,000 to £50,000.

New and existing community businesses may apply. Priority will be given to disadvantaged, less affluent and under-represented communities, particularly minoritised ethnicities, young people and communities facing systemic inequality as well as projects that meet critical needs of their communities. There is particular interest in projects that address climate change issues and digital inclusion.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.