Hatch Enterprise
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Hatch Enterprise is a UK-registered charity founded in 2013 by Dirk Bischof to empower underrepresented entrepreneurs—particularly women (over 80% of participants), ethnic minorities (over 60%), disabled and neurodiverse individuals (18%)—in launching and scaling sustainable, impactful social enterprises. Rooted in values of diversity, inclusion, empowerment, peer support, resilience, and business for good, it democratizes entrepreneurship by dismantling barriers through holistic support: skills development, peer learning, mentoring, workspace access, networking, impact measurement, business planning, and blended finance. Its five-year strategy (2021–26) expands UK-wide reach via programmes like Launchpad, Incubator, Accelerator, Impact Accelerator, and partnerships such as OUTO (Patagonia/Adidas), Southwark Pioneers Fund, and NatWest grants, fostering resilient ventures that drive social impact, local jobs, and economic justice.
It prioritizes early-stage social enterprises and founders at pre-start, launch, or growth phases, supporting core costs, project development, capacity building, and innovation in diversity, community empowerment, and peer-led initiatives, with proven outcomes like £107,000 awarded to 30+ founders via the Hatch Fund in 2022.
Eligibility requires UK-based social enterprises, preferably small (1–5 staff, turnover from £30,000), but excludes unsolicited applications—applicants must first complete a Hatch programme via online forms (with interviews; decisions in 1–4 weeks). Post-graduation, competitive grants open with partner-specific criteria. Typical awards: £3,000–£10,000; up to £70,000 blended. Programme deadlines vary (e.g., 'Get Ready to Start' closes 24 November 2025); check website. No religious restrictions or meetings specified. Distinctively, it avoids general operating support for established charities or large organizations, standing out for its evidence-based, collaborative ecosystem-building with peers like UnLtd, blending non-financial and financial aid for systemic change.
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Hatch Enterprise typically provides grants ranging from £3,000 - £10,000.
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Hatch Enterprise funds charities operating in UK.
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