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

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.

LEAD Training

Are you looking for training courses or solutions in the West Midlands?

Enterprising Worcestershire – Early Stage Business Coaching

The specialist coaching support for businesses can help you to establish a strong foundation, help empower you to make informed decisions and guide your business to develop and grow.

West Norfolk Training Grants

Training grants in West Norfolk for sole traders, micro, small and medium sized businesses.

Funded Training - Belfast Met

Training and funding support programmes through Belfast Met.

Andover Skills Training Fund

The Andover Skills Training Fund Grant offer grants for skills training.

Northern Training Academy Limited

The team at Northern Training Academy are highly experienced in providing apprenticeship and traineeship services for employers

Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP)

Information and guidance for companies considering becoming an apprenticeship training provider.

Export Control Joint Unit - Training Courses

Courses, seminars and workshops to increase understanding of the UK’s strategic export controls.

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.

Construction Industry Training Board - (CITB) England, Scotland and Wales

A useful source of support offering training and provide knowledge workshops, set policies and offer guidance to enhance sector performance.

Selby Community Enterprise Professional Support

The Selby Centre is a centre of excellence for collaborative charity and social businesses working together to create community wealth and support.

SETsquared Partnership

A range of business support services are on offer for innovation and technology 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.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

Membership organisation that provides a wealth of useful resources and insights for accountancy professionals, and businesses.

Kendal College

Kendal College offers businesses training courses, work placements and also offers support with apprenticeships.

Association of Business Mentors

Professional association that promotes and improves professional business mentoring standards.

RICS - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

Information on the professional body that accredits professionals within the land, property and construction sectors.

British Damage Management Association

The British Damage Management Association is the certifying body for damage management professionals, particularly those who are involved in the recovery and restoration of damaged properties.

Enterprise M3 Growth Hub (EM3)

Information on the support provided by the Growth Hub covering the Enterprise M3 areas within Hampshire and Surrey.

Doncaster Chamber of Commerce

Are you looking to grow your business? Doncaster Chamber of Commerce is a great source of business support.

TEDCO Business Support Limited

A range of workshops, training, coaching and 1-1 mentoring support for people starting or growing a business.

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.

National Careers Service - Skills Toolkit

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

Events and networking groups in Cheshire West and Chester

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Business Growth Through Upskilling

Fully funded training for businesses in Shropshire

Events and networking groups in Wakefield

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

4i Innovation

Innovation help available for micro and small Ballymena businesses to become more agile.

HeadStart – Nottingham Trent University

The HeadStart programme offers support and guidance for people looking to start a business in the Ashfield area.

Migrant Business Support

Mentoring and coaching for migrants looking to start and grow a business in the West of England.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Business Support Service

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has a dedicated, professional business support service team. The team offer free initial consultations, fire safety advice and business support packs.

University of Bedfordshire

Business support services offered by the University of Bedfordshire

The Business Startup Accelerator Programme - Loughborough University

Loughborough University has partnered with Charnwood Borough Council to develop a new generation of businesses, rooted in Loughborough and more resilient to future challenges.

Dungannon Enterprise Centre

Located in South Tyrone in the heart of Northern Ireland, Dungannon Enterprise Centre’s primary aim is to simply help new businesses start up and to encourage existing businesses to expand.

UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)

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

University of Sheffield

Support is offered to local businesses via the University of Sheffield

University of Kent

A range of business support services on offer from the University of Kent.

CPCA Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Greater Cambridge and Greater Peterborough.

Premises in City of Westminster

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

Teesside University - Business

A wide range of services for people starting or growing a business.

Supporting Small Businesses - Business in the Community

Are you looking for business support or advice?

Build Up Grant and support

This scheme aims to encourage and support the development of newly started businesses within Broadland district.

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.

Sport England - Small Grants

Grants for non-profit organisations with projects aiming to help people take up sports.

Events and networking groups in Leeds

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Age at Work (NI)

Toolkits, networks and support to enable businesses to be more age-inclusive.

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.

Trade Associations - Health, Care and Medical

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

LLEP Business Gateway (Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub)

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Leicestershire.

St Albans Enterprise Agency (STANTA)

Free one-to-one advice, business training, workshops and workspace facilities.

Banbridge Enterprise Centre

To support the development of business and enterprise in Banbridge District through a partnership approach between the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Co Operatives UK

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

Berkshire Start-Up Programme

A programme of workshops and coaching for start-up businesses in Berkshire

Boost Flying Start Programme

If you’re a Lancashire entrepreneur looking to startup or a new business or if you are at the early stages of growing a new business, Boost Flying Start may be able to help.

Advanced Learner Loan (19 years +)

An Advanced Learner Loan can help with the costs of a college or training course.

Trade Associations - Finance (including Accountancy and Insurance)

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

Advancing Black Pathways – JP Morgan Chase & Co.

The initiative offers Black entrepreneurs support in growing their businesses through access to business education and coaching.

Warwickshire Business Start-Up Programme

A programme of one-to-one business coaching and workshops to new businesses and residents looking to start a business.

Events and networking groups in Bromsgrove

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Events and networking groups in Malvern Hills

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

UnLtd - Starting your social business

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

Project Warwickshire – Visitor Economy Business Support & the Hospitality Business Support Programme

Free recovery and growth business support to help the county’s tourism, leisure and hospitality sector.

Generator

Are you in or looking to start a business in the creative industries of music, film, photography, digital media and design?

Invest in Surrey

Invest in Surrey supports businesses that are looking to relocate to Surrey from other parts of the UK.

Events and networking groups in Epping Forest

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Events and networking groups in Wyre Forest

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Disabled Entrepreneurs

Disabled Entrepreneurs assists people with disabilities to move into self-employment.

Leader programme - Invest NI

The leader programme is specifically designed to enable leaders to grow their business through the development of strong leadership competencies.

NatWest Accelerator

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

The Pixel Mill

A collaborative co-working space for game development businesses looking for facilities, mentoring and more.

Scale-Up Programme - Ashford

A programme of support for growth businesses in Ashford

Grow Your Own Programme

The Grow Your Own programme is supporting pre-start and small food or hospitality businesses to help them grow and develop with fully funded tailored and bespoke support.

Business Doncaster

Support for businesses in Doncaster to help them develop and grow.

Talent Match

Support for businesses looking for help with recruitment and training needs.

NBV Early-Stage Business Support - Leicester City

NBV’s project will support early stage businesses to aid survival and growth.

E-Factor Business

Free coaching and business advice for businesses at all stages in North East Lincolnshire.

Growth Catalyst Programme

This programme will provide your business with the tools and know-how to develop your strategy, execute plans and overcome any barriers to growth.

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.

Belfast Ambassador Circle

Inviting more companies and leaders to visit Belfast and Northern Ireland can bring new opportunities and investment.

CHAS - Construction Health and Safety

CHAS are the UK’s leading accreditation scheme for contractors and supply chain management services for clients.
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