The Social Investment Gateway Programme 2026
Registration of interest

The Social Investment Gateway Programme is a free 12-month support programme for charities, social enterprises and community organisations that want to become more investment ready.

You’ll get practical support to grow your trading activity, strengthen your organisation and prepare to apply for and manage social investment with confidence. You may also receive a Match Trading™ grant of up to £18,000 or a repayable grant of up to £24,000 to help you invest in your organisation, support your growth and reward trading success.

The programme is led by the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE), a national charity supporting social leaders and community organisations to grow their impact through learning, funding and support. It is supported by Access – The Foundation for Social Investment.

Register your interest below and when applications are open you will receive:
- the programme guidance notes
- a link to the application form









Data protection

The School for Social Entrepreneurs (“SSE”) is committed to protecting your personal information and acting in line with your rights under data protections laws and will treat all data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy.

Further details, including how we share your information and your rights relating to our use of your information, can be found under our Data Protection Notice, a copy of which is available here: https://www.the-sse.org/your-data

By providing your phone number, you agree to receive messages, notifications, and customer service communications about this programme from SSE. Message and data rates may apply. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency varies. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to cancel. See Terms and Privacy Policy.


Data Protection Policy