Social enterprises can register as long as they meet the standard eligibility criteria for the programme, but charities are ineligible for the programme.
The Help to Grow: Management Course is designed specifically to support business growth and aims to target businesses who will benefit in a way that impacts growth potential and productivity across the economy.
However, Government recognises the importance of the charitable sector in the UK, and wants to ensure that the sector can continue its vital work supporting the country, especially during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. For this reason, it has pledged £750 million to Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises, including £200 million for the Coronavirus Community Support Fund delivered by DCMS and the Office for Civil Society.