Opening Doors. Moving Beyond Equality.
We back impact led female founders from black and racially marginalised backgrounds so they can build strong communities
How It Works?
1. Apply
Tell us about your organisation, your impact and what you need.
2. Conversation
We take time to understand your work. No unnecessary jargon. No gatekeeping.
3. Tailored Support
If selected, you receive funding alongside support and guidance where needed
Equal standing
Forward movement
Opportunity beyond barriers
A New Model of Social Finance.
HOSPITALITY
Restaurants
Bed & Breakfasts
Takeaways
Catering Businesses
Bakeries
SERVICE SECTOR
Events & Leisure Services
Care Services
Tutoring
Consultancy
Beauty & Fitness
MANUFACTURING
Packaged Foods
Drinks Manufacturing
Clothing Production
Jewellery Making
Home Décor Products
INNOVATOR
Digital Platforms
Software Development
Co-operative Platforms
Media Platforms
Mental Health Platforms
To support impact-led female founders
Co-designed with women founder
Flexible, non-extractive finance
Focused on long-term sustainability
PARTNER WITH US.
Investors
Help us grow a fairer finance system by investing in women-led organisations creating real social impact.
Philanthropic partners
Support a funding model that opens doors for women founders and strengthens communities.
Corporate supporters
Partner with us to back women-led innovation and create meaningful social change.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for funding?
We support women-led, impact-driven organisations based in the UK.
We prioritise women of colour, migrant women, women founders and grassroots community organisations.
If your work is creating positive social impact and you are struggling to access fair finance, we encourage you to apply.
What type of funding do you provide?
We provide investments between £10,000 and £50,000.
Our funding is flexible and non-extractive. Depending on what is most suitable, this may include grants, blended finance or equity-free capital.
Our aim is to make capital work with you — not against you.
What makes Beyond Equality different from other funders?
We are co-designed with the women and communities we serve.
We focus on trust, lived experience and long-term sustainability rather than rigid criteria and short-term outputs.
We believe those closest to the problem are closest to the solution — and our role is to open doors, not create barriers.