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Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.

Events and networking groups in Rutland

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Events and networking groups in West Suffolk

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Events and networking groups in West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton)

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Events and networking groups in East Suffolk (Formerly Waveney)

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Events Portal

Events calendar of events updated regularly with both UK and overseas events as well as overseas missions.

BVCA - British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

An industry body for the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK.

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - (CIARB)

CIArb is an international centre of excellence for the practice and profession of alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

DMA - Data and Marketing Association

DMA is a marketing membership organisation that helps develop marketing and communication plans that build effective relationships with their customers.

British Retail Consortium

British Retail Consortium is the Trade Association for retailers in the UK.

British Chambers of Commerce

The British Chambers of Commerce help firms of all sizes to achieve more.

UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)

Key information, training and networking from the trade association for angel and early-stage investing.

Co Operatives UK

Support for co‑ops to start up and thrive through access to expert advice, events and training.

NatWest Accelerator

The Entrepreneur Accelerator programme offers a range of support for start-up businesses.

10,000 Small Businesses Programme - Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs Small Business Programme helps entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunities by providing access to education and business support.

Help to Grow Management

A support programme available to eligible businesses who are looking to grow.

Supply Chain Sustainability School

Free network supporting people to work within the built environment sector.

Anti Copying In Design - (ACID)

ACID is the UK’s leading design and intellectual property campaigning organisation.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited - (SMMT)

A trade association and forum for the UK motor industry.

ScaleUp Institute

The ScaleUp Institute is a private sector, not-for-profit company focused on making the UK the best place in the world to scale up a business.

Trade Associations - Management

Websites and contact details for trade associations for individuals working in management positions.

Trade Associations - Marketing

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the marketing sector.

Growth Impact Fund

Social investment funding for organisations with growth, improved equality and diversity goals.

FSB - Federation of Small Businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses is a a not-for-profit organisation which exists to serve the UK small community.

Unlocking Space for Business

Unlocking Space for Business is a new UK Space Agency programme supporting companies to deliver operational, customer and environmental benefits..

National Association of Funeral Directors - (NAFD)

The National Association of Funeral Directors represents member funeral homes throughout the UK.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

10,000 Women is a free to access online business education programme available to women around the world.

The Association of Disabled Professionals

The ADP provides free confidential info and advice, so that disabled people, employers, and advisors can make informed decisions about impairment-related work issues.

Lloyds – Supporting black-owned businesses

Lloyds are supporting black business owners navigate the world of business.

CICM - Chartered Institute of Credit Management

The Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) is the largest recognised professional body in the world for the credit management community.

Federation of Master Builders

Are you a business operating in the building trade?

Hatch Enterprise

A source of business support for underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Trade Associations - Legal

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the legal sector.

Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland

Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?

UK Business Climate Hub

The UK Business Climate Hub is an opportunity to join thousands of other businesses tackling climate change.

FLA - Finance and Leasing Association

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) is a UK trade association for the consumer credit, motor finance and asset finance sectors.

Social Enterprise UK

Information resources, advice, and membership organisation for people starting and running a social enterprise in the UK.

UnLtd - Starting your social business

Funding and support on offer to social entrepreneurs looking to start a social enterprise.

Trade Associations - Finance (including Accountancy and Insurance)

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the finance, accountancy and insurance sector.

Trade Associations - Transport

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the transport industry/sector.

UnLtd - Support for Social Entrepreneurs

Support available to social enterprises including online resources, mentoring, network events and more.

NHS Innovation Hubs

NHS Innovation Hubs help to evaluate, protect and exploit ideas to deliver healthcare improvements.

Propertymark (formerly ARLA)

Membership organisation for those working in the property letting and sales sectors.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning offers online video courses delivered by experts in many business topics

Visit Britain's Visit England - Business Advice Hub

Practical tips, legal obligations and local support for businesses in the tourism sector.

Trade Associations - Health, Care and Medical

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the health, care and medical sectors.

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

Practical guidance and resources for businesses through guides, case studies, articles and videos.

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.

National Careers Service - Skills Toolkit

The National Careers Service has created a finder tool to help you source free skills training.

UnLtd - Growing your social business

Funding and support on offer to social entrepreneurs looking to grow their social enterprise.

Trade Associations - Construction, Engineering, Home and Property Services

Websites and contact details for trade associations for businesses in construction, engineering and home & property services.

Innovate UK Business Growth

Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation? 

Catapult Centres

The Catapult Centres Network is comprised of nine centres with a national presence that span over 40 locations.

Recovery Loan Scheme

Loans to help businesses recover after the pandemic and transition period.
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