The King's Trust Enterprise Programme

What it is

Mixed package, not a pure grant: up to £30,000 combining a non-repayable Start Up Grant of up to £5,000 with a repayable Start Up Loan of £500-£25,000 (1-5 year term, interest charged). Free UK-wide programme for founders aged 18-30 - expert-led workshops, up to 12 months of one-to-one planning support, a Test My Business Idea grant of up to £500, and a volunteer business mentor for around three years after launch.

Re-verified 2026-08-31 on GOV.UK business finance support and King's Trust pages: Enterprise programme supports young people aged 18-30 across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who want to start a business. GOV.UK confirms access to start-up funding up to £30,000, a Test My Business Grant up to £500, one-to-one support, business guidance and up to 3 years post-launch support; funding is subject to eligibility, viability and affordability and is not guaranteed. Previous King's Trust funding-page check confirmed the package is a Start Up Grant up to £5,000 plus Start Up Loan £500-£25,000. Eligibility the engine cannot fully express: aged 18-30, right to work in the UK, business operates in the UK, and applicant owns/plans to own at least 50%; trading under 1 year is enforced via monthsTrading.