Funders In Good
Are you leading an organisation which supports Islam and Muslims in the UK but struggling to find the backing you need to realise its true potential?
Funders in Good is proud to launch the Social Venture Academy, a six-month venture leadership development programme dedicated to help your organisation deliver bigger and better impact, with the opportunity to pitch for multi-year funding and support.
Programme details:
The programme will build venture leaders capacity and skills over 8 key venture development areas, equipping them with the tools and support to thrive. This includes:
1 / Expert-Led Workshops
Dive deep into key areas of venture development including scaling up, financial management, governance and fundraising with industry leading experts and practitioners.
2 / Tailored Mentoring:
Engage with experienced sector leaders and subject specialists in one-to-one sessions. If you are interested in mentoring, you can find out more here.
3 / Professional Network:
Connect with fellow venture leaders, potential funders, and a dedicated programme lead who will champion your growth.
4 / Funding and strategic support:
Pitch for progression into Funders In Good's Programme and access multi-year funding and strategic support for your ventures.
Why take part in the Social Venture Academy?
Opportunity to pitch to join Funders In Good Venture Portfolio and access multi-year funding with strategic support to build your venture into an institution.
Enhance your skills in key venture development areas critical to scaling and increasing the impact of your venture.
Join a programme dedicated to backing the highest-potential venture leaders serving Islam and Muslims in the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
1/ What is a social venture?
A social venture is any person or group of people who are serving a social purpose including charities, community initiatives, not-for-profit companies, and social enterprises. We back ventures and leaders who are contributing to our vision.
2/ What time commitment does the programme require?
We anticipate venture leaders will spend on average 10 hours a month on the programme. This involves module prep work, attending session, and 1:1s with module leaders and mentors.
3/ How much does it cost to join the Social Venture Academy?
We want to ensure the programme is accessible for all. Taking part in the academy is completely free and Funders In Good will reimburse reasonable travel costs for those travelling for in-person sessions from outside London.
4/ What is the eligibility criteria for this programme?
Ventures must have been operating for at least 12 months, have an annual income less than £100k, be incorporated (or working towards incorporation) as a not-for-profit in the UK, and most importantly contributing to one of Funders In Good's three themes: Socioeconomic Wellbeing, Spirituality and Identity, and Public Perception. See our info pack for more details. We will accept any non-profit incorporation e.g. charity, community interest group.
5/How much funding can I access?
At the end of the programme, venture leaders will have the opportunity to pitch to join Funders In Good portfolio. Portfolio ventures receive multi-year funding (up to £150k per year) and tailored strategic support.
6/Are sessions delivered online or in person?
Sessions will be delivered hybrid, with most in-person sessions delivered in London. 1:1 sessions with module leaders and mentors will largely be online.
Get in touch for more information
Please use this contact form or email Maariyah Rashid - SVA Programme Lead directly at
maariyah@fundersingood.com