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The Acumen UK Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded leadership programme for social entrepreneurs and senior leaders tackling poverty in the United Kingdom. Acumen covers programme-related accommodation, food and venue costs for the residential sessions.
The fellowship runs through residential immersives and virtual workshops from February to October 2027. It does not provide a cash grant or salary.
| Region | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Programme | Leadership fellowship |
| Format | Residential immersives and virtual workshops |
| Cost | Programme expenses covered |
| Deadline | 3 November 2026 |
| Selection event | 14–15 January 2027, online |
What is this opportunity?
Acumen works with people who have already built a solution and now need stronger leadership, strategy and peer support to grow it. The UK programme focuses on leaders using business and social action to address poverty.
What you get
- Accommodation, food and venue costs for the residential immersives
- Leadership workshops and practical learning
- A cohort of social entrepreneurs and senior leaders
- Entry into the wider Acumen Fellows community
Who can apply?
- You are a social entrepreneur or senior decision-maker.
- Your work addresses poverty in the UK.
- You have a working model and evidence of impact.
- You can attend the residential and virtual dates listed by Acumen.
Does the fellowship give me business funding?
No. The programme is fully funded for selected fellows, but it does not give a grant, salary or extra financial award.
Can I apply with only an idea?
This fellowship is aimed at people who have already built something that works. Use the application to show the people reached, the results so far and the difficult decision you now need help with.
How to apply
- Read the applicant toolkit linked on the official page.
- Check every residential and virtual date.
- Describe your organisation, its impact and your leadership role.
- Use specific figures and examples where you have them.
- Submit the online form before the deadline.
Deadline
Applications close on 3 November 2026.
Shortlisted applicants must be available for the virtual selection event on 14 and 15 January 2027.
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