My award account Awards Events Blog Get involved Our work About us What we do Home About us What we do Our story so far UnLtd finds, funds and supports social entrepreneurs - enterprising people with solutions that change our society for the better. We were formed in 2002 by seven organisations who believed that social entrepreneurs had a much bigger contribution to make to our economy and society. We were among the first to back individuals with their own ideas to create social good. UnLtd’s core start up awards are funded by the income generated from an endowment from the Millennium Commission. This legacy is carefully invested so that it generates income to fund our awards for years to come. Since we were founded, we have learned a lot about what is needed for social entrepreneurs to create the change they want to see. We have grown our support beyond our core awards, helping to accelerate the impact of scaling ventures. We have identified areas where we are well placed to create change, and focused our efforts where it can make the biggest difference. We have identified barriers faced by social entrepreneurs and look to tackle them through research, policy work and our campaigns. And we have realised that we cannot do it alone, seeking committed partners and funders who share our vision. We’re very proud of the work we’ve done so far. We hope you’ll join us for the next stage of our journey. Why we do it Enterprising people with solutions are out there driving lasting social change. UnLtd’s funding and support helps them start up and scale their impact. But we see a future where we can achieve so much more. Where people, communities and society aren’t just surviving, but thriving thanks to innovative, sustainable ideas designed with lived experience. Social entrepreneurs have a big role to play in tackling some of the monumental challenges we face today. Challenges like a UK population ageing so fast, that by 2040 close to one in four of us will be aged 65 and over. Like the fact that disabled people are more than twice as likely to be out of work than non-disabled people. That homelessness rose by 169% in the UK between 2010 and 2018. And that public services are stretched and set to contract even further. So that social entrepreneurs can achieve this potential, UnLtd campaigns to break down the barriers they face: such as finding customers, making a living, and getting access to finance. We set out to change the system so it works better for those who set out to change society. And we need to your help to do it. Our mission We find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges. Through funding and support, we help them to realise their potential and create lasting change. Our vision A future where enterprising people are transforming our world for good. Our theory of change We believe that solutions to social problems reside within the people they affect. To lead, to learn, to inspire To innovate, to sustain, to scale Access to the right capital at the right time. Secure sustainable routes to market Evidence impact to enable growth Be known and understood Advocacy and influence Research and evaluation Building relationships Raise awareness of social entrepreneurs Increased trade Supportive policy and legal context More investment capital for growth Beneficiaries shape innovation Social entrepreneurs feel valued and understood for the change they create. Our vision A future where enterprising people are transforming our world for good. Our mission We find social entrepreneurs with bold solution to today's challenges. Through funding and support, we help them to realise their potential We find, fund and support social entrepreneurs to reach their potential And act to break down barriers social entrepreneurs face to maximise their impact We work with innovators to transform the system And society joins in taking social entrepreneurs mainstream What our social entrepreneurs say "Thank you so much for all your support and guidance! I find your coaching to be so useful, completely non-judgemental and supportive, and I appreciate it so much" Nikki Full Circle Education Previous Next Back to top UnLtd is a registered Charity No. 1090393. Head office address: 123 Whitecross Street, Islington, London, EC1Y 8JJ London 020 7566 1100 | Birmingham 0121 766 4570 , Bradford 01274 750 630 or free phone 0800 917 7113 Privacy Policy Complaints Policy Cookies Policy Terms & Conditions Contact us Careers Press office Hide this Message To provide you with the best browsing experience, By continuing to use the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.