UnLtd have launched ‘Thrive’, a brand new three-year Accelerator programme which will provide intensive support to social ventures addressing ‘Access to Employment’ and wanting to scale up quickly. UnLtd are looking for 20 social ventures operating anywhere in the UK that are improving access to employment for those distant from the labour market. 
Thrive is a unique and exciting programme which gives you the chance to grow your business, and ultimately deliver greater social impact. UnLtd are looking for ventures who can evidence traction in their market and who can point to social impact being delivered.
What UnLtd are offering
Each successful social venture will receive six months of intensive 1:1 bespoke business support alongside additional pro-bono support from a number of flagship partners, such as UBS and Hogan Lovells. Thesupport is tailored, but is built around:
• Business planning, financial modelling and strategic advice
• Raising capital
• Developing routes to market
• Accessing specialist advice
• Developing governance
• Evidencing impact and refining your theory of change
UnLtd are also offering the opportunity to secure up to £50,000 of repayable capital if it is appropriate for your growth plans.
Need more information and want to talk to a member of the UnLtd team?
Join UnLtd for a relaxed and informal drop in session so that you can hear more about the new Thrive Employability Ventures programme. Your chance to hear about the programme from a member of the Ventures Team and ask questions, speak to a participant of a recent Venture programme about their experiences, and network with other social ventures doing a similar thing to you.
Date & Time: Tuesday 6 March 2018, 13:30 - 15:30
Venue: Manchester Digital Laboratory CIC MadLab, 36-40 Edge St, Manchester, M4 1HN
Click here to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thrive-a-social-accelerator-drop-in-session-tickets-43018381136
How to apply
Expressions of interest are now open and the deadline to join the 2018 programme is Tuesday 27 March 2018 at 11:59.
If successful, full applications need to be submitted by Tuesday 24 April.
Interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place on 4, 5, 6, 7, 11 and 12 June.
The programme of support will run from 2 July until 21 December 2018.
For further information and to submit an expression of interest, visit: https://unltd.org.uk/thrive/