Start Up Grant — Application

All fields are mandatory.

If you're on Universal Credit and want to start your own business, you could get a SWEF grant up to £500 to start - with no repayment required. To apply, you'll need proof you're on universal credit, details of what you'd spend the grant on and please make sure you complete every question - incomplete applications can't be considered.

Personal

Personal Information

First Name

Please provide your name as it appears on your identification, such as your passport or driving license

Last Name

Date of Birth

Gender

What is your Ethnicity?

Contact Information

Email

Mobile phone number

Home Address

Address Line 1

Please include your village/town, county and postcode

Address Line 2

Optional

City/Town

County

Optional

Postcode

Financial Information

Are you currently receiving any work related Benefits, such as Universal Credit?

If Yes, please upload a screenshot or PDF of your latest Universal Credit Statement in the Universal Credit Statement section at the bottom of this form

Application Information

How did you hear about SWEF?

Work & Skills

What are you currently doing for work?

What is your current total monthly income?

Include income from your business, any full or part time employment and any benefits

Give details of any job, work experience, training or contacts you have that will help your business be successful.

Business Details

Business Information

Business Name

Area of Business

How have you set up your business?

How long has your business been trading?

Please provide your business website address (if one exists)

Please provide weblinks to your business social media pages (if they exist)

Do you have a business bank account?

Business Description

Describe the products you will make or the services you will provide.

How will you attract customers?

Market Analysis

What market research have you carried out? How do you know your product or service is wanted or needed?

Business Financial Details

What time and money have you put into the business? Please be specific.

Grant Details

Grant Amounts

What grant amount are you applying for?

Grant Purpose

What will you be using the grant for? Please list the items, the cost and provide weblinks/quotes.

Without this information, your application will be rejected. Please upload any quotes in the Quotes section below.

How will this grant help you start your business?

If you are unsuccessful with this grant application, how else would you fund the intended purchases?

For example, savings, bank loan etc.

Quotes

Please upload any quotes for the items you intend to purchase with the grant (PDF, Word or image). Up to 3 files, 10 MB each.