Allia Ltd
The Allia Group is a pioneering charitable organisation that has been amplifying social impact for 25 years. Since 1999, Allia has supported over 4000 entrepreneurs and organisations, helped arrange more than £4 billion in financing for impact businesses, and housed over 520 tenants across our Future business Centres.
Allia amplifies impact for people, place and planet
Allia is an independent not-for-profit with a social mission, dedicated to helping impact organisations and initiatives to grow through flexible workspace, business support and social finance.
Allia has been at the forefront of impact since its foundation in 1999. Our work has helped thousands of people get into work, get out of debt, and establish enterprises driven by more than profit. But we can’t create change alone.
Allia Group comprises three core divisions:
- Allia Future Business Centres provide flexible workspace and community for charities, entrepreneurs, and impact businesses at every stage of growth.
- Allia Impact offers award-winning business support programmes and mentoring for impact-led organisations and entrepreneurs.
- Allia C&C arranges financing solutions for charities, social enterprises and responsible businesses, including the innovative Retail Charity Bonds platform.
Together, we’re working towards a future where all businesses create positive impact for people, place and planet.
Learn more about us at allia.org.uk
At Allia, we’re not just supporting businesses - we’re fuelling missions. Our Allia Impact programmes give social enterprises and founders the skills, confidence, and connections to scale sustainably and create meaningful change in their communities.
Head of Venture Support at Allia Impact
Products and services
Conference Space & Meeting Rooms in Cambridge
From community events to art exhibitions, team meetings to live performances, we have a space to suit you. With onsite catering options and a 5-star centre team to support you.
Browse meeting rooms by size and location at futurebusinesscentre.co.uk and book via our portal.
Social enterprises and charities get 20% off bookings! Contact our Centre Team directly to get your discount.
Conference Space & Meeting Rooms in Peterborough
Host your next event or meeting at our inspiring business centre, right next to Peterborough United FC stadium.
Ranging from 2-person pods to our 150-capacity conference room overlooking the pitch, we've got something to suit your professional event needs. With smart AV technology, excellent transport links, on-site catering options, and flexible booking.
Social enterprises and charities get 20% off bookings! Contact our Centre Team directly to get your discount.
Coworking Spaces
Join our coworking communities in North Cambridge or Cambridge Guildhall to work flexibly, meet and network with our wider business community of tenants and fellow coworkers – to share ideas, advice and contacts.
From a half-day pass, to a dedicated desk 24/7, we've got a package to suit you. With free tea and coffee, of course.
Serviced Offices
The Allia Future Business Centres are award-winning workspace communities designed primarily for organisations and entrepreneurs creating positive environmental and social change. With locations across Cambridge and Peterborough, we provide flexible office solutions within environmentally focused buildings that foster collaboration and networking.
Our centres are home to a diverse community of impact-driven organisations – from cleantech and tech-for-good start-ups to established charities and social enterprises. More than just workspace, we offer a community where like-minded businesses connect, collaborate, and grow together.
Virtual Offices
Become a virtual office tenant and enjoy the benefits of a registered business centre address, with reception services including mail and phone handling, plus free meeting room space each month. Find the right package for your growing business and get a professional presence in Cambridge or Peterborough.
Packages start from as little as £10 a month.
Browse packages at futurebusinesscentre.co.uk or head straight to our Virtual Office application portal to get started right away.
Solo to Scale: A free programme for solo business owners & entrepreneurs
Solo to Scale is a transformative bootcamp created to help you transform your solo venture into a resilient, impactful, and future-ready social enterprise. Offering practical tools, expert guidance, and a supportive network to help you scale your social impact.
Running in March, this programme is completely free.
Delivered by Allia and backed by their 25 years of social enterprise expertise. The Build to Win programme is funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund. It is a collaborative effort led by Cambridge City Council, and the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority.
Accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Please email our Programmes Manager, Marina Pritchard ([email protected]) if you have any questions.
Bridging the Social Enterprise Funding Gap: 'Build To Win' Programme Launches
We are delighted to share that our Build to Win programme successfully launched on 17th February at our Future Business Centre in King's Hedges. This six-week acceleration programme, designed specifically for Cambridge's social enterprises, charities, and Community Interest Companies (CICs), is now underway.
The initiative, funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund, represents a collaborative effort between Allia Impact, Cambridge City Council, and the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority.
Recent research highlights that social enterprises across the UK are facing significant challenges, with growth rates declining from 65% to 50% in the past year. In response to these challenges, particularly the critical need for funding expertise, Build to Win offers comprehensive support to help organisations secure sustainable funding.
The programme runs every Monday morning until 24th March, and we are still accepting applications until 27th February. However, we encourage interested organisations to apply promptly as spaces are filling quickly.
What participants receive:
- Expert-led bid-writing workshops
- Masterclasses on funding strategy
- Direct engagement with funders
- Comprehensive curriculum covering the funding landscape
- Impact storytelling techniques
- Custom funding guides and templates
- Post-programme support and check-ins
As Umesh Kumar, our Head of Venture Support, emphasises: "At Allia, we're not just supporting businesses—we're fuelling missions. These programmes give social enterprises and founders the skills, confidence, and connections to scale sustainably and create meaningful change in their communities."
The programme is completely free for eligible Cambridge-based organisations, reflecting our commitment to strengthening the local social impact sector. We still have a few places remaining and invite interested organisations to apply directly or ask questions via bit.ly/BuildToWin.
Join us in our mission to transform Cambridge's social enterprise landscape and create lasting positive change in our community.
For further information about our Future Business Centres and other initiatives, please visit futurebusinesscentre.co.uk.
