Funding Accelerator Support - Dorset
Businesses, that are looking to raise equity investment. The LEP is partnering with Dorset-based funding specialist
Accessing finance is often the biggest challenge facing businesses so we’ve made it easier for you by finding a range of funding options based on your business information. You’ll also find some articles that will help you take your next steps to secure funding. Don’t forget, if you need any support you can also call and speak to an UMi adviser on 0330 124 7305.
Wolfston Foundation - Funding for Places
Grant funding for registered charities and local authorities.
Alternative Business Funding
Alternative Business Funding's online platform can help wherever you are in your business journey.
Scottish Funding Portal
You can use the portal to find a range of different support and funding options available.
Wigan Council Community Funding
Funding available for eligible community and voluntary organisations in Wigan.
Green Funding Finder
A portal to search for funding to help UK businesses become greener
Sutton Local Funding
Grants for community projects and events in Sutton.
UKRI Funding Guide
Information and funding finder tools showing a range of funding options from research organisations.
National Funding Tools
Grants, Finance & Support Schemes - National Portals
Regional Selective Assistance funding
RSA is a discretionary grant aimed at encouraging capital investment and job creation in Assisted Areas of Scotland
Peer-to-peer funding
Peer-to-peer funding is mainly loan funding and is available for businesses that are already trading. Platforms are available to help with the search.
Enterprise M3 Funding Escalator
Enterprise M3 Funding Escalator is an expansion loan scheme, a short-term loan scheme, and an equity growth fund for businesses based in the Enterprise M3 LEP area.
Lancashire County Council and Funding Circle
Loan finance for businesses with an annual turnover above £100,000, looking to grow and create jobs in Lancashire.
Funding search tools/resources for community and voluntary support
Tools and resources to support access to finance.
Community Funding Advice and Opportunities - Herefordshire Council
For businesses that are not-for-profit organisations, Herefordshire Council offers support and a regularly updated list of funds to help organisations in their area.
Chorley Council Funding
If you are a new or existing business in the Chorley area, you may be eligible for potential funding.
Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator
Loans and investment for high growth businesses in key sectors.
Finding a Health & Safety Consultant
Information, resources and tools to help you to manage Health and Safety for your business.
Key Fund - Conwy
National Lottery Community Funds
A range of funds for organisations providing services in their communities
Coventry Business Support Programme
A business support programme targeted at helping businesses with growth potential.
Grants Management Function - Find a grant
Find a Grant is a free, central place for businesses, individuals and organisations to find and apply for government grants
National Lottery Heritage Funds
Funding for heritage projects.
Heritage Enterprise Programme
The Heritage Enterprise programme is for community projects that are looking to grow by investing in neglected historic buildings and bringing them back into use.
Love Where You Live Grant
Grants for community-based projects in the Brent area.
Crowdfund Shropshire
Crowdfunding platfrom from Shropshire Council.
Braintree Young Entrepreneurs programme.
Braintree Young Entrepreneurs programme offers residents of the area that are aged 16 to 30 support and funding to kick start their new business idea.
Net-Zero Solutions Fund
Net-Zero Solutions Fund aims to support enterprises and researchers to work together to tackle net-zero challenges and exploit net-zero opportunities.
Apprenticeship Wage Subsidy Scheme
A wage subsidy scheme is available to hire an apprentice in North Yorkshire
Unlocking Space for Business
Unlocking Space for Business is a new UK Space Agency programme supporting companies to deliver operational, customer and environmental benefits..
BD (Barking and Dagenham) Giving
BD Giving is a platform for anyone who has a stake in the borough to contribute their ideas, energy, and resources.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund - Brentwood
Brentwood has secured £1 million to make a positive impact in four key
PPL Momentum Music Fund
Offers grants for artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers.
Flexible Finance Fund
4m of funding and support to 15-25 Black and Racially Minoritised charities and social enterprises in England with a material package of funding and support
Lincoln Be Smarter
Lincoln Be Smarter facilitates digitalisation for Lincoln-based SMEs as a way to help propel business growth and improve internal processes.
Queen Margaret University
Business support available from Queen Margaret University.
Creative Scotland
Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen, and creative industries in Scotland.
Time Finance
Specialist funding provider for the UK business market.
Carmarthenshire County Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
InvestSefton
InvestSefton supports businesses based in Sefton that are looking for support to start or grow their business.
Postcode Community Trust - Wales
The aim of People's Postcode Trust is to support smaller charities and good causes in Wales to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and the planet.
West Berkshire Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
The Robertson Trust
Match-funded grants for eligible charities in Scotland.
Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is an international research and innovation programme for businesses.
Visit Scotland
Information and funding opportunities for businesses in the tourism sector in Scotland.
Green Suffolk
Information on funding opportunities to help cut energy use within businesses.
Gloucestershire Chamber of Commerce
Are you looking to access support to start or grow a business?
Business Start Up Fund – North Lanarkshire Council
The Business Start Up Fund (BSUF) offers funding for essential business purchases such as IT equipment, infrastructure, website design and stock costs.
Awards for All (Big Lottery)
National Lottery Awards for All offers grant funding for eligible community projects.
Stroud District Council Rural England Prosperity Fund
Fund for capital projects in rural areas of Stroud.
West Norfolk Training Grants
Training grants in West Norfolk for sole traders, micro, small and medium sized businesses.
Start-up Masterclass - Good2Great
A programme offering specialist business support for organisations in Shropshire
Business Innovation Support Scheme
The Business Innovation Support Scheme (BISS) is designed to support local businesses
Funded Training - Belfast Met
Training and funding support programmes through Belfast Met.
The Oldham Enterprise Programme
The Oldham Enterprise Programme offers free business support and connection with sources of business funding.
Mansfield District Council - Sources of Finance
Information and potential grant funding for businesses in the Mansfield area.
People's Postcode Trust - Scotland
The aim of People's Postcode Trust is to support smaller charities and good causes in Scotland to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and the planet.
Community Resilience Grants – Derbyshire Dales
Funding for revenue and capital projects is available, with a maximum of £25,000 being available for capital projects.
Business start-up grant - Forest of Dean District Council
Funding to be used towards a variety of business start up activates including: research and development, installing clean technologies, premises, equipment and product/service launch.
Innovate UK Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)
Then the Defence and Security Accelerator supports businesses that have an innovative idea that could benefit the defence and security of the UK.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)
Grant funding and support available to work in partnership with a research organisation and newly-qualified graduate.
Reward-based crowdfunding platforms
Reward-based crowdfunding is for individuals to donate to a project or business with the expectation of receiving a non-financial reward in return. Platforms are available to and raise funds.
South Staffordshire Rural England Prosperity Fund
Capital funding to help small business growth, community projects and farm diversification in South Staffordshire.
Swansea Council Business Growth Grant
Grant funding available to support business growth through the introduction of a new product or service.
Thrive Together Fund
The Thrive Together Fund (TTF) provides a funding package of loan (75%) and grant (25%) to eligible charities and social enterprises in England
Calderdale Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland
Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?
Wychavon Business Growth Grant
Grant funding available to help your business grow.
National Lottery Awards For All Scotland
Awards for All Scotland funds a wide range of community projects based in Scotland.
Merseyside Special Investment Fund (MSIF)
Provides loans and equity investment to businesses in the area looking to expand.
Invest to Grow
A mixture of loans and grants towards projects creating long-term jobs in your business.
Denbighshire County Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Growth Impact Fund
Social investment funding for organisations with growth, improved equality and diversity goals.
Trafford Shop Improvement Grant
The Trafford Town Centre Shop Improvement Grant Scheme is a £150,000 fund to support new and existing retail and hospitality business in Trafford’s town centres.
North Kesteven Rural England Prosperity Fund
Grant funding to support new and improved community infrastructure, providing essential community services and assets for local people to benefit the local economy.
Zero Carbon Grant North West Leicestershire
Zero Carbon Grants of £50 to £500 for environmentally-focused community projects.
Energising Small Business grant scheme - Islington Council
Grant funding to help local organisations improve their environmental performance and reduce their operating costs.
My Community Portal
My Community Portal is a portal for community rights information and grant programmes.
The Key Fund - grants and loans
The Key Fund offers a range of mixed grants and loan programmes to community and social enterprises across the North of England and the Midlands.
British Business Bank
The British Business Bank is a government-owned business development bank, dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.
Worcestershire Growth Hub
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Worcestershire.
Asda Community Foundation
The Asda Foundation supports small organisations in several ways throughout the year.
Caerphilly County Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Calf Housing for Health and Welfare
Grants for cattle farmers
Aviva Community Fund
The Aviva Community Fund is committed to supporting the organisations that are doing great work to build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.
West Devon Community Project Grants
Funding towards community projects in West Devon.
Northern Ireland Screen
Offers a range of business support, training, workshops and funding to businesses in the creative industry.
Colchester Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Bassetlaw Shop Front Grant - Retford and Worksop
Grant scheme that provides funding for existing and new businesses with viable business growth plans that will result in new jobs, enhance the visual appeal and boost foot traffic in town centers.
Finding premises in Harlow
Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.
Finding your SIC Codes
Understand how to choose a standard industrial classification code for your business.
Green Heat Innovation Support Programme
The GHISP supports innovation and capital investment that will accelerate the roll out and adoption of green heating solutions and associated products.
BIC Innovation Grant
Grant funding and advice to small and medium-sized businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage and accelerate growth by unlocking their innovation.
Finance Durham Fund
Flexible funding and finance opportunities for businesses in Durham.
Northern Ireland Conference Support Scheme
To support tourism recovery, Tourism Northern Ireland, Belfast City Council, and Visit Belfast have launched a major new scheme to help associations to host their conference and meetings in Belfast.
Milton Keynes Community Foundation
Offers grants to businesses looking to create a positive impact on the lives of people living in Milton Keynes
Caernarfon Town Centre Loans Fund
Are you looking for finance to improve your premises?
Dudley Business First
If you're looking for support for your business then Dudley Business First is a great gateway for information.
Scottish Loan Scheme - Scottish Enterprise
Provides businesses based in Scotland finance to help businesses grow.
Finance Yorkshire Investment Fund – Micro Loans and Business Loans
Micro and business loans for eligible companies looking to grow and take on staff.
Malvern Hills Tourism Grant Scheme
Grant funding to help support the tourism industry in Malvern Hills.
Oadby & Wigston Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Business Supply Readiness Grant - North Lincolnshire
Grant funding towards accreditations for businesses.
Low Carbon Manufacturing Challenge
Are you looking to grow your Scottish manufacturing company by developing low carbon products, processes or services?
Sports Scotland - Sports Facilities Fund (SFF)
Grants for projects that will encourage and maximise sports participation in local communities.
Foundation Scotland
Are you part of a community or project in Scotland that carries out work for good causes and are looking for funding support?
High Growth Start-up Grant – West Lothian Council
Businesses could have access to grant support of up to £4,000 to bring new products to market, attend trade events and build capacity within the business.
West Kent Partnership
Business support, workshops, events and more for businesses in West Kent.
Innovate UK
Innovate UK is the UK’s innovation agency and works with companies and partner organisations to find and drive the science and technology innovations that will grow the UK economy.
Andover Skills Training Fund
The Andover Skills Training Fund Grant offer grants for skills training.
Green Business Grants - Somerset
Support for small businesses in Somerset to cut their carbon footprint.
Glasgow Social Enterprise Network (GSEN)
A membership network of social enterprise leaders providing information, resources and support.
Build Up Grant and support
This scheme aims to encourage and support the development of newly started businesses within Broadland district.
Dover District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Brent Together Towards Zero Grant
Brent Together Towards Zero is a small grant fund which gives residents and organisations up to £5,000 towards one-off projects and initiatives to tackle the climate and ecological emergency.
Scottish EDGE
A competition for early-stage, innovative and high-growth businesses to obtain funding.
Meanwhile Uses Grant
Support and funding to encourage the development of shared retail spaces or supporting temporary retail/hospitality/leisure offerings and the use of vacant buildings whilst they are between tenants.
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Business Start-Up Grant
This is a discretionary grant open to applications from Parents/Carers of Children who intend to use self-employment as a boost to household income.
Fly High Start-Up & Enterprise grant
Start-up grants to help new businesses located within Stoke-on-Trent to start up, flourish and grow.
East Lindsey District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Harlow District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Invest Milton Keynes
Information and guidance for businesses starting, growing or relocating to Milton Keynes.
Business Development Grant – Derbyshire Dales
Businesses may be eligible for up to 50% grant funding via our Business Development Grants scheme.
Fife Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
High Peak Borough Council UKSPF Grants
Grant provided by High Peak Council to business in the area. These are funded by the Governments UK Shared Prosperity Fund,
Be Active Wales Fund - Sport Wales
If you have a business in the sports sector there are two types of grant available, all designed to address different challenges faced by sports clubs and organisations.
Crawley Small Business Grant Scheme
Funding to support the creation of new businesses, grow existing businesses and create jobs in Crawley.
Regional Debt Fund - West Midlands
Loans and equity investment available to eligible businesses.
Bedford Rural England Prosperity Fund
Grant funding to support rural businesses in Bedford develop new products and facilities.
FEAST cultural grants Cornwall
A range of grant funds for arts and culture projects in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Big Society Capital
Big Society Capital connects capital with social enterprises, charities and social purpose organisations.
Step into Net Zero programme – SEMLEP Growth Hub
Through a series of business clinics, workshops and funding opportunities, Step into Net Zero guides you along your pathway to net zero.
North Yorkshire Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
New Anglia Growth Hub
Information on the support provided by the Growth Hub covering areas within Norfolk and Suffolk.
Crawley Greentech Business Growth Fund
Business based in Crawley that operate in the green-tech or low-carbon sectors are able to apply for grants of between £10,000 and £175,000 .
Dundee City Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Business Start-Up Grant Scheme – Aberdeenshire Council
A fund has been made available to start up businesses in Aberdeenshire.
SME Development Grant - Fife Council
Fife Council’s SME Development Grant provides financial support to help Fife-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop and grow.
New Business Start Up Grant - Orkney Islands Council
The aim of the Business Start up Grant is to increase the survival rates of new businesses.
Greater South East Net Zero Hub
The Greater South East Net Zero Hub is a collaboration of LEPs who are working together to increase the number and quality of local energy projects being delivered across the greater south east region
Hackney Impact
Hackney Impact is a consortium, supported by Hackney Council grant funding, focused on providing dedicated business support to small businesses and social enterprises based in Hackney.
Ards and North Down Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Aberdeen City Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
East Renfrewshire Council New Start Business Grant
East Renfrewshire Council's New Start Grant provides up to £500 in funding to help small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in East Renfrewshire with start-up costs.
Opportunity Peterborough
Provides details of local grants and funding, skills information, to attract inward investment and engage with local companies.
Finding a Pension Scheme Through The Pensions Regulator
If you looking for a pension provider the pensions regulator offers a list of providers
Get Enterprising
If you have a business and are looking for early stage growth advice and support, Get Enterprising is a programme that can help.
Go Digital - Norfolk County Council
Free digital business support and grant funding for small and medium-sized businesses in Norfolk.
BFA - British Franchise Association
British Franchise Association (BFA) is the original and largest not-for-profit trade association for franchising in the UK.
South Staffordshire UKSPF Residual Fund
Funding aimed at supporting projects and schemes for people and businesses in the community to thrive and grow.
South Derbyshire Community Grant Fund scheme – South Derbyshire District Council
The South Derbyshire Community Grant Fund Scheme is backed by part of the Council’s allocation of Shared Prosperity Funding and Rural England Prosperity monies.
South Holland District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Greenwich University Enterprise Team
Your business can access the university base of experts, dedicated facilities and specialised training.
Low Carbon Project - Sheffield
This project provides dedicated support and a source of funding for eligible businesses to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.
GC Angels
Support for entrepreneurs based in the North West with raising equity between £25,000 - £2m to grow and scale their businesses.
Highland Venture Capital
Highland Venture Capital aims to source equity finance for new-start or growing businesses.
Wokingham Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
LLEP Business Gateway (Growth Hub) - How to access finance
Portal offering information on grants, loans and alternative finance in the LLEP Growth Hub area.
Startups.co.uk
Online resource for people starting and growing a business.
Bridgend County Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Dorset LEP Business
Information on the support provided by the Dorset Gateway service covering Dorset.
Perth and Kinross Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Scottish Borders Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Gwynedd Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Medway Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Redditch Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
South Kesteven District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Worcester City Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Wyre Council
A summary of what information, guidance, and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Armagh Business Centre
Armagh Business Centre is the local enterprise agency for business start-up advice and business development support in Armagh.
Gloucestershire County Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Business Development Grant - Bridgend County Council
The Business Development Grant will support SME's in Bridgend County Borough to diversify, decarbonise and grow which will contribute to creating a vibrant and strong local economy.
The Farming Innovation Programme
The Farming Innovation Programme funds projects that benefit farmers, growers and foresters in England.
UK Space Agency
The UK Space Agency inspires and leads the UK in space to benefit our planet and its people.
Pride in Our High Street Grant - Telford & Wrekin
Grant funding for businesses taking on vacant premises or test trading in local markets.
Erewash Manufacturing R&D Grant Scheme - Erewash Borough Council
Grants of between £5000 and £20,000 to research, develop and pilot new products, processes or services and are required to provide 33% of match funding for the projects.
Chorley Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Durham County Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Malvern Hills District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Broadland and South Norfolk District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Invest in Angus
Information resources, advice and guidance on starting and growing a business in Angus.
North Lanarkshire Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
UnLtd - Starting your social business
Funding and support on offer to social entrepreneurs looking to start a social enterprise.
Hastings Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Derry City and Strabane District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
University of Aberdeen
Business support available from the University of Aberdeen.
Arun District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) manage the maritime search and rescue service, certification to seafarers and registration of vessels and pollution from shipping and offshore installations.
Access to Finance SW
A range of support to help businesses of all stages to access finance.
Dundee Social Enterprise Network
Are you a new or growing social enterprise looking for support?
Norfolk County Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Business Feasibility Grant - Bridgend County Borough Council
The Business Feasibility Grant is to support businesses to explore feasibility of longer-term options to diversify, decarbonise and grow.
Blaenau Gwent BG Effect Start-up Business Grant Fund
The BG Effect Business Grant Fund offers start-up financial support to businesses in the Blaenau Gwent area.
Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub
Information on the support provided by the Growth Hub covering Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Support available for businesses, social enterprises and communities, including events.
Worcestershire Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Firstport
Are you a social enterprise based in Scotland that is looking for help and advice?
The Green New Deal Fund
Are you looking for investment towards a low carbon project?
Swansea Council Website Development Grant
A grant with the objective of adopting a new technology through online/website development.
Targeted business improvement grant
A non repayable grant for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure businesses in County Durham to use on improving premises.
NI Small Business Loan Fund
NI Small Business Loan Fund provides loan funding to businesses based in Northern Ireland.
Malvern Hills Town Centre Support Scheme Grant
Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the aim of the scheme is to support investment by independent traders within the five town centres of the Malvern Hills district.
Derbyshire Economic Partnership
Derbyshire Economic Partnership offers a range of support for businesses in the area.
Leicestershire and Rutland Community Foundation
Grant funding for community and voluntary organisations in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Cumbria Accelerator
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Cumbria.
Liverpool City Region Export Support
This programme is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and offers export support to established or new to export business.
Greater Manchester Investment Fund (GMIF)
The Greater Manchester Investment Fund provides loans and equity investments of between £500,000 and £5 million.
Finpoint Business Finance Platform
If you are looking for finance you may be able to source funding through Finpoint Business Finance Platform.
University of Essex - Business Innovation and Data Analytics Innovation Vouchers
Voucher schemes are available to support businesses in a range of different ways.
Go Set Up Programme
If you are thinking about starting a business in Kingston, the Go Set Up programme will help you with planning, getting set up, marketing, funding and finance.
Southampton City Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Wychavon District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Make It York For Business
Offers information on funding, assistance and support in the York area.
Brentwood Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Huntingdonshire District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Mid Sussex District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Staffordshire Moorlands Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Stroud District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Let's Grow (Cannock Chase Council)
Grant funding available for eligible businesses in the Cannock Chase area.
Suffolk Business Grant Scheme
Funding for businesses based in Suffolk.
Arts and Culture East Devon (ACED)
A network for creatives in Devon providing details of funding opportunities and arts project initiatives.
Business Glasgow
Business Glasgow can help your company grow through the delivery of the Business Gateway Service and a team of dedicated, skilled, business advisers.
UK Shared Prosperity Fund - West Lindsey
Capital and revenue grants under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
Rural Enterprise Fund - Herefordshire
Grant funding for rural businesses in Herefordshire
Camden Climate Fund
Funding for businesses to become more energy efficient.
Redundancy Action Scheme - ReAct
The ReACT scheme offers grant funding to employers looking to employ staff who have recently been made redundant.
Blaby District Council Community Grants
Blaby District Council Community Grants offer a variety of grants to the community and voluntary sector.
Inspire Business Centre
Provides business support, business development training, conference facilities and the rental of industrial units
Renfrewshire Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
North West Leicestershire District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)
Key information, training and networking from the trade association for angel and early-stage investing.
Dacorum Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support are offered to businesses by the local council.
Newcastle under Lyme Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
InvestNEL (North East Lincolnshire)
InvestNEL helps businesses by offering business advice, funding information, relocation information, property and business opportunities.
Invest in North Lincolnshire
Information resources and guidance for starting, growing or relocating a business in North Lincolnshire.
RiDO (Rotherham Investment & Development Office)
A range of support and advice is available to businesses in Rotherham.
West Lancashire Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
ART Business Loans
Aston Reinvestment Trust (ART) offers business loans to eligible businesses in the West Midlands.
North East Social Investment Fund
Offers loans, quasi-equity, or social impact bonds available for social enterprise businesses.
Newport City Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Barnsley Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Bedford Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Darlington Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Erewash Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Haringey Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Hartlepool Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Ipswich Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
City of Lincoln Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Luton Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
North Norfolk District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Cardiff Growth Fund
The (Shared Prosperity Fund) SPF Cardiff Growth Fund will support businesses to relaunch, develop and grow.
The North Norfolk Rural Business and Communities Grant
Funding opportunities for rural businesses and community groups in North Norfolk.
National Tooling Loan Fund
The loan fund has been created to help toolmakers and component manufacturers develop and manufacture tooling or the expansion of tooling capacity.
Finance for Enterprise
Finance for Enterprise provides loan funding and advice across Yorkshire and The Humber, Lincolnshire and East Midlands.
Sirius Business Advice Centre
Free business advice, mentoring and finance for people starting or growing a business in East Riding.
Torridge & North Devon Rural England Prosperity Fund
A range of grant funds for rural businesses in the area.
Northamptonshire Community Foundation
Potential grant funding is available to community or voluntary groups in Northamptonshire.
Blaenau Gwent Kick Start Plus
The Blaenau Gwent Kick Start Plus grant is aimed at supporting new businesses from 6 months up to 3 years old, to help them develop and expand.
Safer Shops West
Grant funding for retailers to install security measures at their premises.
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
North Ayrshire Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Levelling Up Home Building Fund and Infrastructure Loans
The Levelling Up Home Building Fund and Infrastructure Loans are flexible sources of funding for housing projects administered by Homes England.
The Elmbridge Digital High Street Fund (EDHSF)
Grants to help independent high street retailers establish or upgrade e-commerce websites.
Newcastle East High Streets Grants
Grant funding for projects focussed on empty properties in the East of Newcastle City
WRAP - Waste Resource Action Plan
Information, resources and practical solutions for businesses to improve resource efficiency.
Glasgow City Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Monmouthshire County Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Ffilm Cymru Wales
Ffilm Cymru Wales is the development agency for Welsh film industry.
Innovate UK Business Connect (previously Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN)
Innovate UK Business Connect is the UK’s innovation network and is an online platform to connect businesses/individuals to help businesses innovate and grow.
Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund
The Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund aims to bring together the UK’s world-leading research with businesses to meet the major industrial and societal challenges of our time.
Connected Innovation
Connected Innovation programme connects a range of partners, research centres, universities, business communities and investors that wish to support the latest innovations across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Small Business Grant - North Yorkshire
Funding that aims to increase business growth, productivity, investment and sustainability in North Yorkshire
Business Productivity and Digitisation Grant Scheme - Business Sheffield
The Business Productivity and Digitisation Grant Scheme supports small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Yorkshire to grow, become more productive and measure that improvement.
Maven Capital Partners
Are you looking for capital investment funding solutions to help your business to grow?
West Lothian Council Innovation Grant
A grant fund to help businesses in West Lothian with innovation.
Enterprising Worcestershire Start-Up Grant
Funding from £1,000 to £5,000 for (SME) businesses based in Bromsgrove, Malvern, Redditch, Wychavon or the Wyre Forest District who have been trading for less then 3 years.
North Lincolnshire Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
UnLtd - Support for Social Entrepreneurs
Support available to social enterprises including online resources, mentoring, network events and more.
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
Provides services to British businesses overseas through a global network of embassies.
Invest Warwickshire
Free information resources and advice for businesses starting, growing or relocating to Warwickshire,
Hampshire County Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Argyll and Bute Business Start-up Grant
Grants of up to £1000 to help new businesses establish and grow.
Zero Waste Scotland
Support programmes, funding opportunities and advice to help businesses become more sustainable.
EBRI (Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute)
Is your business in the field of bioenergy and energy systems?
Boston Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering York and North Yorkshire.
Barclays Eagle Labs
A range of programmes and support services for entrepreneurs and scale-ups across the UK.
UnLtd - Growing your social business
Funding and support on offer to social entrepreneurs looking to grow their social enterprise.
Eden Tourism
Support, advice, and information for tourism businesses.
LEAP Small Business Grants – Horsham District
Small grants for registered businesses in the Horsham District with under 20 employees.
Suffolk County Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Social Enterprise Boost Durham
Social Enterprise Boost Durham project can help you with FREE business support and funding to start you on your journey for change in your community.
Boost Business Lancashire Growth Hub
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Lancashire.
Accredo Secured Finance
Accredo provides secured finance products through a UK-wide network of finance professionals and brokers.
Development Bank of Wales (Banc)
Banc assists businesses in Wales to access various types of finance to help them start and grow.
Enterprise NI
Enterprise Northern Ireland represents the interests of Local Enterprise Agencies and lobbies on behalf of small business.
Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway
Information, support and advice for setting up a Social Enterprise.
Bath Chamber of Commerce
Bath Chamber of Commerce can support with starting or growing a business.
Wiltshire Chamber of Commerce
A local access point for business services, support and funding.
Bristol Chamber of Commerce
Membership organisation offering support to start or grow a business in Bristol.
Herefordshire Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Tewkesbury Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
West Lindsey District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Business Growth Grant – Derbyshire Dales
The Business Growth Grant is one of the business grants available under the Derbyshire Dales Rural Innovation Grant scheme.
Get into R&D
Are you seeking advice and potential funding on developing new or better products and services?
SEIS - Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme
Equity investment for eligible small and early-stage businesses.
Ashfield District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Bolsover District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Prince's Trust Enterprise Programme
The Prince's Trust gives practical and financial support to young people who need help to develop skills, confidence and motivation.
SMART: SCOTLAND
The SMART: SCOTLAND grant is one of our research and development (R&D) grants that aims to support high-risk, highly ambitious projects.
VAST
Voluntary Action Stoke-On-Trent provide business support to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector.
Investment Fund for Wales (IFW)
The Investment Fund for Wales will deliver a £130 million commitment of new funding to the country.
Bucks Rural Business Grant
The Bucks Rural Business Grant is a capital grants programme for rural businesses funded through the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) by Defra.
Winchester Rural England Prosperity Fund
Grant funding available for Rural businesses in Winchester.
NCL Internships - Newcastle University
NCL Internships offer a cost effective, flexible solution to business needs.
West Northamptonshire Rural Business Grant
The West Northamptonshire Rural Business Grant is a capital grants programme for rural businesses.
ONF (Open North Foundation) grant
Grant funding for North East based businesses that are feeling the impact of COVID.
Mid Ulster District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Invest East Ayrshire
Help for businesses to start, grow, or relocate to East Ayrshire.
Basildon Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Step Forward Luton
Information, support and advice for all stages of business in Luton.
North Warwickshire Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Norwich City Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Thurrock Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Wyre Forest District Council
A summary of what information, guidance, and support on offer to businesses by the local council.
Medilink Midlands
An overview of business support programmes from Medilink Midlands.
Innovation Pipeline - Media Cymru
A series of targeted funding rounds and training opportunities focused on the media sector, for creative businesses and individuals in Wales.
Stafford Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Voluntary Action Leicestershire
Advice, support and training for charities and community groups.
Northumberland County Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Key Fund
Key Fund is a team of like-minded individuals dedicated to supporting new enterprises, creating new jobs, and reinvigorating communities offering social investment to Yorkshire & The Midlands.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Horsham District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Mansfield District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Newark and Sherwood District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
UKSE (North of England)
UKSE provide loan and equity funding across many business sectors in Tees Valley.
Environmental Improvement Fund - Falkirk
Grants available to groups or landowners to carry out projects, clean-up events or introduce prevention measures that will encourage residents, businesses, and landowners to Take Pride in Falkirk.
Locate East Sussex
Locate East Sussex supports businesses looking to start a business or relocate to East Sussex.
Bristol Business & Enterprise Support (BrisBES)
Through BrisBES, you can take your small business to the next level with the support of 1:1 coaching, training workshops, e-learning, networking events and more.
EMphasis3 CO2 Reductions Project
An ERDF funded SME support project. It combines the expertise and experience of the University of Portsmouth, the University of Winchester and the cleantech cluster, Greentech South.
Dudley Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
West Sussex County Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Shop Front Improvement Grant - Amber Valley Borough Council
Funding has been secured from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to support businesses occupying a property with a shop front to make improvements.
West Norfolk Rural Business Capital Grants
West Norfolk Rural Business Capital Grants will support new and existing rural businesses to develop new products and facilities that will be of wider benefit to the local economy.
Net Zero Grant Programme (NZGP) - Wolverhampton City Council
NZGP is open to small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) from all sectors which are based within the Wolverhampton City Council local authority area.
Social enterprise and co-operative support - Belfast City Council
Help when setting up or growing a new social enterprise or co-operative in Belfast.
Low Carbon Kent
Low Carbon Kent offers a network to support businesses in the low carbon market.
The Peak District National Park Authority
Supporting businesses in the Peak District with support and signposting to other services.
Invest Liverpool
Information resources, guidance and advice for businesses looking to start, grow or relocate to Liverpool.
Premises Improvement Grants - Pendle Borough Council
Offers businesses grants for shop front improvements across Pendle Town Centres.
Locate in Kent
Locate in Kent offers free help to businesses looking to expand in, or relocate to the area from the UK or overseas.
Frameworks - Catalyst
Business education workshops for startup entrepreneurs.
The Pixel Mill
A collaborative co-working space for game development businesses looking for facilities, mentoring and more.
BridgeAI - Innovate UK
Empowering UK organisations to harness the power of AI through support and funding, bridging the AI divide for a more productive UK.
Lancashire County Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Rushmoor Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Skills Advancement Grant - Invest NI
Grants, workshops and 1:1 advice to identify and overcome skills needs for your business.
Third Sector Support Wales
Free resources to help you stay informed, improve your knowledge and connect with others in the third sector.
Shopfront Enhancement Scheme - North East Derbyshire Council
Grant funding is available for businesses and landlords to improve their street facing commercial properties within the district of North East Derbyshire.
The Climate Pledge Fund
A corporate venture capital fund investing in companies across multiple sectors that can help Amazon achieve its goal to be a net-zero carbon.
Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA)
Online information on business support from TVCA which is a partnership of five local authorities.
Rural England Prosperity Fund - Somerset
Grant funding for rural businesses.
Town Centre Loan Fund - Swansea
Interest-free loans available to eligible businesses to fund the acquisition and redevelopment of premises.
W&F Green Enterprise Hub Grant Scheme
Grants are available up to £10,000 – grants up to £3,000 require no match, grants of between £3,000 to £10,000 are 70% funded through UK Shared Prosperity Funding with 30% match from the business.
Decarbonisation Grant - South Hams Council
This grant supports businesses in their journey towards decarbonisation.
Mole Valley District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
The Women's Organisation - Enterprise Hub
A range of free advice and guidance for businesses looking to start, expand or grow.
Cheshire and Warrington Growth Hub
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Cheshire.
Tech.London
Information and resources for businesses in London's tech sector.
Access to Finance (Greater Manchester and Lancashire)
Access to Finance offers coaching and workshops to businesses that aim to help business owners better understand the financial needs of their business.
Invest NI
Invest NI helps new and existing businesses to compete internationally and attract new investment to Northern Ireland.
Business Boost Shropshire
Free online resources and webinars for businesses starting or growing a business in Shropshire.
Hackney Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Halton Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
UKSE (Yorkshire, Humberside & Midlands)
UKSE provide loans and equity finance for businesses who have begun trading.
Power To Change
Are you looking for support to start or develop a community business?
CDFI - Community Development Finance Institutions
CDFIs are a type of social enterprise that provides support and lends money to businesses and people who struggle to get finance from high street banks.
Scottish Venture Fund - Scottish Enterprise
Equity funding for businesses in Scotland to develop products and/or move into new markets.
Made Smarter Adoption Programme East Midlands
Made Smarter East Midlands provides advice and support to manufacturing businesses on how to switch to advanced and automated technologies
Argyll and Bute Small Business Development Grant
Grants to support a range of business development including improvements in productivity, competitiveness, skills, growth, sustainability, resilience, profitability, innovation or net zero transition.
Energy Efficiency Fund Falkirk
Grants to help businesses meet their net zero targets. The fund can provide up to 50% grant support (up to £10,000 to support businesses make energy changes to business premises and operations.
Ashford Rural Investment Grants
Grants for projects encouraging the visitor economy, tourism and hospitality.
Central Bedfordshire Business Growth & Innovation Support
Innovation and growth support from academic experts at the University of Bedfordshire.
Small Business Adaptation Grant
Offers grants of up to 80% to micro and small businesses for adaptation projects costing between £2,500 and £10,000.
West Midlands SME Grants Programme
Grant funding for businesses across West Midlands
North Kesteven Rural Business Grant
Funding support for new and existing rural businesses to develop new products and facilities that will be of wider benefit to the local economy in North Kesteven.
BCP Economic Development Supporting Businesses
Business diagnostic and potential grant funding for businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Gateshead Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Stockton Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Swindon Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
University of Bedfordshire
Business support services offered by the University of Bedfordshire
NPIF - Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund 2
Offers loans to businesses that struggle to obtain finance in the primary finance markets.
North East Growth Hub
Information on the support provided by the Growth Hub covering North East England.
Circular Economy Investment Fund
The Circular Economy Investment Fund is a funding opportunity for businesses, charities and social enterprises in Scotland working in all business and social economy sectors.
Made Smarter Adoption - Yorkshire and the Humber
Made Smarter is a programme for manufacturing companies in the Yorkshire and Humber area of England.
Business Gateway - Business Support Directory
An online support finder tool to access funding, advice and more in Leicester and Leicestershire.
West Midlands SME Grant Programme - Birmingham and Solihull
The WMGP is a support package designed to help small to medium-sized enterprises across all sectors based in the Birmingham and Solihull Council local authority area.
Solent Partners Growth Hub
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering the Solent areas in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Ashford Rural Boost Grants
Grant funds for rural businesses to purchase new assets and equipment.
Development Grant and support
This scheme aims to encourage and support the growth and development of micro businesses and SMEs within Broadland district by providing funding for business growth expenditure.
Vision Derbyshire Business Support Scheme
Business Start-Up and Business Support Grant Scheme available to those who live in Derbyshire.
Small Business and Self-Employed Support Scheme- North Lanarkshire
The purpose of the Small Business and Self-Employed Support Scheme is to help micro and small businesses to grow by creating or safeguarding jobs and improving the viability of the business.
Ashford Rural Energy Efficiency Grant
Grants towards the installation of energy efficiency measures.
Sport England - Small Grants
Grants for non-profit organisations with projects aiming to help people take up sports.
4i Innovation
Innovation help available for micro and small Ballymena businesses to become more agile.
West Midlands SME Grant Programme - Shropshire
The WMGP is a support package designed to help small to medium-sized enterprises across all sectors.
TVCA Business Solutions
Information on the support provided by the Growth Hub covering Tees Valley
Decarbonisation Grant – West Devon Borough Council
This grant supports businesses in their journey towards decarbonisation.
Business Loans Scotland
Business loans from £25,000 up to £250,000 for businesses based in Scotland.
CPCA Start-Up Support
Support for businesses starting up in the Greater Cambridgeshire and Greater Peterborough area.
The Regeneration Fund - UKSE
Business loans on offer of up to £3,500 for those struggling to obtain finance elsewhere.
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Council
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Business Desk is a signposting service offering support with various business topics from Heath and safety to recruitment.
Made Smarter Adoption West Midlands
Made Smarter is a programme for manufacturing companies in the West Midlands area of England.
Made Smarter Adoption - North West
Made Smarter is a programme for manufacturing companies in the North West of England.
Innovation Boost
Innovation Boost can provide support by helping to fund a high calibre science, engineering or technology graduate and partnering you with a third level institution with specific expertise.
Digital Enterprise - West Yorkshire
Business support programme helping businesses across West Yorkshire to grow and scale by investing in digital.
Salford Skills for Business Apprenticeship Fund
Support for apprenticeship training for Salford businesses.
Business Productivity & Digitisation Grant – Business Doncaster
Grants will be offered to help fund solutions for SMEs that will provide significant business benefit and growth.
Arts Derbyshire
Arts Derbyshire is the strategic arts charity for the county of Derbyshire. They offer support to businesses operating within the creative sector.
Northumbria University - Business Engagement
Provides a combination of services around R&D and consultancy and R&D funding.
First Enterprise Growth Loans
First Enterprise Growth loans can offer between £500 and £250,000, as well as business support and aftercare alongside.
Made Smarter - West of England
Made Smarter is a programme for manufacturing companies in the West of England area.
Basildon Business Support
Business support and potential grants for businesses in Basildon.
Catapult Centres
The Catapult Centres Network is comprised of nine centres with a national presence that span over 40 locations.
Community Automated External Defibrillators Fund
Defibrillator funding for community spaces across England.
European Space Agency (ESA)
The European Space Agency aims to help businesses develop services that use satellite communications, Earth observation, satellite navigation, or other space technologies.
Find it in Worcestershire
Find It Worcestershire is a portal that provides a helpful summary of business support and funding schemes in Worcestershire.
Resilience and Innovation Grant
SEMLEP Growth hub are offering support to enterprises based in the SEMLEP area who are looking to invest in their business leading to growth.
Huntingdonshire Digital Manufacturing Growth Programme
Digital Adoption for Huntingdonshire Manufacturing SMEs.
Business Growth Grant Scheme - Bolsover District Council
The Business Growth Grant Scheme provides funds from £1,000 to £10,000 and is aimed at existing businesses to help them grow, create jobs, become more carbon efficient or diversify into new markets.
Thrive Telford
A range of grant funds and business advice for businesses in Telford & Wrekin.
South Derbyshire Business Grant Scheme - South Derbyshire District Council
The grant scheme aims to encourage business development and job creation by supporting private investment in growth-enhancing activities.
Sleaford Shopfront Grant Scheme
The Sleaford shopfront grant scheme offers funding towards targeted repairs, reinstatement and replacements of shopfronts.
Mid Devon Prosperity Fund
Grant funding to deliver projects of local benefit in Mid Devon.
Cheshire East Rural Business Grants
The Rural Business Capital Grant Scheme is offering grants from £1,000 up to a maximum of £10,000 per eligible business for small scale investment in micro and small enterprises in rural areas.
Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Lincolnshire.
Nottingham Trent University
Helps entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life and provides businesses.
Innovate UK Business Growth
Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation?
Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative Recycled Fund (AMSCIRF)
Loans for suppliers and innovators from the advanced manufacturing supply chain who are looking for investment to grow.
Acumen - InterTradeIreland
The Acumen programme aims to enhance the capacity and capability of SMEs to take the first formal steps onto the export ladder by helping to fund an experienced and skilled sales resource.
Ofgem
Ofgem is the energy regulator (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets). They are an independent authority with the role of protecting consumers.
Productive Valley Fund
A loan scheme for businesses in or relocating to Enfield, Haringey and Waltham Forest.
CW Growth Hub
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Coventry and Warwickshire.
Hertfordshire Growth Hub
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Hertfordshire.
Accelerator East Midlands
The Accelerator project provides support to businesses across the East Midlands to help them start, sustain, grow and innovate.
The Reach Fund
Grants available to eligible charities and social enterprises to help raise investment.
BEST Growth Hub (Business Essex, Southend and Thurrock)
The Growth Hub supporting businesses in Essex, Southend and Thurrock
New Anglia Capital
New Anglia Capital supports businesses if they want to kick start a new product or idea.
LLEP Business Gateway (Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub)
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Leicestershire.
Marches Growth Hub
Information on the Growth Hub service covering the Marches areas of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
FCA - Financial Conduct Authority
Information on what the Financial Conduct Authority offers.
The Business Prosperity Grant - Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
This funds capital projects for small businesses throughout the borough, including the urban areas of Hinckley and Burbage.
Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is a method of getting finance by sourcing small amounts from a large number of people, rather than getting large amounts from one or a few.
Community Shares Unit - Community Shares Booster Programme
Match funding that's designed to help disadvantaged communities build successful businesses that will have high impact and engagement.
AD:VENTURE Programme
AD:VENTURE offers a variety of support including funding and coaching to potential high-growth businesses in the West Yorkshire area.
Community Ownership Fund
Provides matched funding for community organisations to help run community-owned businesses.
LYVA Labs - Health and Life Sciences Fund
Do you need support to develop an innovative idea for the health and life sciences sector?
Net Zero Worcestershire grants
Grant funding to help Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Worcestershire to implement energy saving initiatives.
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
Membership organisation providing support to businesses in the county.
Made Smarter Adoption - North East
Are you a manufacturing business in the North East that is ready to grow?
Organising Voluntary Events, Procurement and Business Support
Planning and procurement information for community/voluntary sector.
A scheme to help voluntary, community, and social enterprises in England improve their energy efficiency.
Bank Loan Appeals
Information on how to appeal a business bank loan decision.
ECAs - Enhanced Capital Allowances
Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) enable a business to claim 100% first-year capital allowances on purchases of qualifying energy efficient technology.
Business Finance and Support Finder
The government's business support and finance finder tool on gov.uk.
UKSPF Business Support Grants – Nottingham City Council
The Council has established a number of grant schemes to support and sustain existing businesses on the High Street, particularly retail businesses and those in the hospitality and leisure sectors.
Elevate Worcestershire growth support
Support and funding to help established businesses scale and grow.
Special Regeneration Fund (SRF)
Grants towards projects to help your business grow.
Arrow
Are you looking for support to develop a new, innovative service, product or process?
Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice
Information for employers on incentive payments for hiring apprentices.
The Commonwealth Games Inclusive Communities Fund
The Inclusive Communities Fund will support local communities to propose and implement solutions to real issues in their areas, allowing local people to drive positive change.
University of Derby Business Gateway
The University of Derby provide a range of services such as business support programmes, use of venue facilities and more.
Unbound
Unbound is a crowdfunding platform specifically for authors to pitch ideas and gain an audience to crowdfund a project.
Community Shares Unit
Community Shares Unit provides resources and guidance via the website including a directory of businesses with Community Shares and listings for news and events.
Century Business Finance
Century Business Finance specialise in providing business finance with speedy decision making and no hidden fees.
Iwoca
Iwoca offers business loans to all stages of business including those not yet trading.
British Business Bank - Programmes for Scale-up
British Business Bank can point businesses in the right direction when it comes to rapid scale-up plans.
The Newport City Council Business Support Fund
The Newport City Council Business Support Fund has the general aim of stimulating economic development in the city.
Business Finance Guide
The Business Finance Guide provides businesses with information on the finance options that are available to them throughout their business finance journey.
Asset Finance Guide
The Asset Finance Guide from British Business Bank sets out the benefits of asset finance to help business owners decide if this type of finance can help them achieve their growth plans.
Create Growth Programmes
High-growth SME businesses in creative sector industries can access between £10,000 - £30,000 for innovation projects that will lead to growth and help them reach their full potential.
Finance Hub
An online hub to help businesses find the right finance programme for their business.
British International Investment - The UK's Development Finance Institution (DFI)
Information about British International Investment, which supports companies that help to develop and emerging countries grow.
Access to Finance+
A range of support to help businesses of all stages to access finance.
Support for the Farming Industry
Information on the support available to the farming industry.
Co-operative & Community Finance
Rural England Prosperity Fund - Dover
Fund is being used to introduce a new grant scheme for rural businesses and communities
Start Up Seed Fund
Start up funding to support the creation of new businesses in greater Ballymena.
Business Incentive Grant
Potential finance for new business start ups in Test Valley.
Sickness and maternity when self-employed
Links to information on financial support during maternity for the self employed.
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Trade Fair, Training or Accreditation Grant - Argyll and Bute
The aim of the grant is to support business growth, by assisting with the cost of exhibiting at a UK or international Trade Fair, undertaking training, or gaining an industry accreditation.
The New Forest Rural Fund for Businesses
Grants of £5,000 - £40,000 are available.
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UMi Funding & Grants Finder
Whether you need some finance, funding or grants to invest in new equipment, expand into a new area, or grow your team to keep up with customer demand, it's vital that you know what’s available to work out which options best suit your business's needs.
What to include in a funding pitch
If your business is looking for funding, you may need to prepare a funding pitch. This could be presenting to a group of investors you’re hoping will take a stake in your business or for a meeting with a bank manager about a business loan. Whatever the purpose, having a clear proposal to present with and refer to will keep you on track and make you seem credible to the funder. In this helpful guide, we talk through what you need to include in your funding pitch.
An introduction to grant funding
In recent years, there has been an increase in demand for grant funding, which is an amount of money payable to a business that does not need to be rapid. And with 1000s of funding pots out there, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here is just a taster of what opportunities are available along with some things you need to consider before applying for a grant.