The Funding Lady 2026 Funding Directory (UK)

If you’re starting a business, CIC, charity, social enterprise or community project in 2026, you don’t need more motivation, you need the right contacts and funding routes.

The Funding Lady 2026 Funding Directory is a digital directory featuring 100+ funding sources so you can stop Googling and start applying strategically.

✅ What’s inside (100+ entries)

You’ll get a curated list of:

• Grant funders (community, arts, heritage, innovation, local routes)

• Government-backed funding routes (where available)

• Banks & business lenders

• Online/challenger lenders

• Crowdfunding platforms (reward + equity)

• Social investment providers (for CICs/charities/social enterprises)

• Specialist finance routes (asset finance, invoice finance, etc.)

🔍 What you’ll see for each entry

Each listing includes (where available):

• What it funds / lends for

• Who it’s for (entrepreneur, business owner, trustee, director, project lead)

• Typical amounts / ranges

• Key eligibility clues

• Link / where to apply (so it’s a real directory)

👥 Who it’s for

Perfect for:

• Individual entrepreneurs & founders

• Business owners & company directors

• People starting a CIC, charity or social enterprise

• Trustees, community leaders & project leads

⚡ Outcome

In one download, you’ll know where to look, what suits your type of organisation, and what to explore first — without wasting weeks.