Apply | Women in Business · Adam Demos Foundation

Step 1 of 5

Hello

Let's start with who you are.

Your safety comes first. Tell us how you'd like us to reach you — we'll use only that channel.

First name *

Please enter your first name.

Last name or just an initial

Age

We accept applicants aged 16 and over.

Where you're based

How can we reach you safely?

Email *

Please enter a valid email.

Phone optional, but helpful

How should we contact you? *

Email onlySafer if you share a phone with someone else. Text only — no callsWe'll send short coded messages. A phone call is safe for meWe'll call from a withheld number unless you ask otherwise. Through a trusted referrerA friend, advocate, or partner organisation will pass messages.

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Your situation

Your safety before any business plan.

A few questions about where you are right now. There's no wrong answer. We use this to make sure stabilisation comes first if it needs to.

Are you safe today? *

Yes — I'm safe right now I'm not sure / things are unstableWe'll prioritise this when we get in touch. I'm in immediate dangerPlease call our crisis line first — we'll show details.

Are you currently housed?

Yes, in my own place In a shelter or safe house Staying with family/friends Housing is unstable

Children with you?

Childcare is provided through every part of the programme.

Languages you speak

Anything else we should know? optional, only what you want to share

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Your spark

What would you build?

Even a rough idea is enough. We start where you are. If you don't know yet, that's also a complete answer — write "still figuring out" and we'll work it out together.

Sectors you're drawn to tap any that fit

In a sentence — what would you make, sell, or do? *

Even a few words are fine.

Skills you already have paid or unpaid — count both

Have you tried to start something before?

This would be the first time Informally — among friends or family I started something but had to stopThat counts. Tell us when we talk. I'm running something alreadyGreat. We can help you grow it safely.

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What you need

Tell us what would actually help.

We tailor the package to you — not the other way round. None of these answers commits you to anything.

Seed grant amount that would unlock things

£3,000

Non-repayable. You can ask for less or more — we'll talk through the details.

£500£8,000

Mentorship areas you'd like help with

Childcare needs

Yes — I'll need childcare for sessions Sometimes — depends on the day No — I have arrangements

When can you attend training? tap all that fit

Anything else that would help? optional

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Last thing

You're done. Just a few clicks to send this.

We'll review your application within five working days and reach out via your chosen contact method. No obligation either way.

How did you hear about us?

Thank you, friend.

We've received your application. A real person on our team — not an algorithm — will read every word, and reach out within five working days through your chosen contact method.

Your tracking ID

APP-2025-0001

What happens next

We read your application within 1–2 working days.
If you noted you're in an unsafe situation, we'll prioritise contact within 24 hours.
One of our intake team will reach out for a 30-minute conversation.
If we're a match, we'll invite you to the next cohort or pair you with a mentor.
If we're not, we'll always refer you to a partner organisation that can help.

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