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£500 Grants for Southwark Business Owners

Are you a Southwark-based entrepreneur from a Black or Global Majority background?
If you’re earning between £0–£10,000 per year from your existing business — registered or not — you could be eligible for a £500 grant through the Starting Up, Starting Out programme by Do it Now Now (DiNN), funded by Southwark Council and the Southwark Local Access Partnership (LAP).

🌍 About the Programme

Do it Now Now (DiNN) is dedicated to empowering Black and Global Majority entrepreneurs by providing access to funding, training, and professional networks. The Starting Up, Starting Out programme helps early-stage founders in Southwark build a strong foundation for their business or community initiative.

Participants receive:

  • 💷 A £500 capacity-building grant
  • 🧭 Practical business support and mentorship
  • 🏗️ Training in business planning, legal structures, and governance
  • 🤝 Access to a supportive community of Southwark entrepreneurs

✅ Who’s Eligible

You can apply if you:

  • Are based in or primarily serving a Southwark community
  • Are Black or from a Global Majority background
  • Are an early-stage founder (idea-stage or less than 12 months in operation)
  • Earn £0–£10,000 per year from your business
  • Are registered or unregistered

🕒 Deadline

Applications close on 23 November 2025, but early submission is encouraged.

📍 How to Apply

Go to 👉 doitnownow.com/southwark to apply today.

For more details, contact programmes@doitnownow.com

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