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Dormant Assets - Information Session #1

Event Description:

Join the Pathway Fund team for an online information session about the Dormant Assets Programme (2026–2029). This session will introduce the fund, explain who it is designed for, and outline the types of intermediary organisations we are looking to support.

We will walk through eligibility criteria, funding products, and the application process for Wave 1. The session will conclude with an extended Q&A, giving prospective applicants the opportunity to ask questions and clarify key aspects of the programme.

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What the session will cover:

  • Overview of the Pathway Fund and Dormant Assets programme

  • Eligibility and who the fund is designed for

  • Funding products and Wave 1 regions

  • Application process and timeline

  • Live Q&A with the Pathway Fund team

Agenda (1 hour):

  • Welcome and Introductions: Overview of the session and introduction to Pathway Fund.

  • About Pathway Fund & the Dormant Assets Programme: Purpose of the fund and how capital will be deployed through intermediary organisations.

  • Who Should Apply: Eligibility criteria and the types of organisations the programme is designed for.

  • Funding Available: Overview of Enterprise Grants, Blended Deals, and Blended Finance Vehicles.

  • Wave 1 Regions & Funding Structure: Regions included in Wave 1 and the regional approach to deployment.

  • Application Process & Timeline: Initial vs detailed proposals and key application milestones.

  • What Makes a Strong Proposal: Overview of the core assessment criteria.

  • Live Q&A: Opportunity to ask questions about eligibility, proposals, and the application process.

Who Should Attend:

This session is intended for intermediary organisations that deploy funding to charities and social enterprises and are interested in applying to the Pathway Fund.

This may include:

  • BEM-led social investors and fund managers

  • Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs)

  • Grant-making intermediaries and foundations

  • Organisations developing blended finance or social investment vehicles

  • Intermediaries supporting BEM-led, asset-locked charities and social enterprises in England

Please note: This fund does not provide direct grants to frontline charities or social enterprises.

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6 April

Dormant Assets - Office Hours