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

10 Steps: Home and Mobile Working

Guidance on cyber security from home or via mobile working.

Advanced Learner Loan (19 years +)

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

ONF (Open North Foundation) grant

Grant funding for North East based businesses that are feeling the impact of COVID.

Minimum Wage Rates for apprentices

Details of hourly minimum wage rates for apprentices.

Premises in Cannock Chase

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

Premises in Stoke on Trent

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

Aberdeenshire Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Retail NI

Trade association for retailers, wholesalers and suppliers to the sector.

Manufacturing NI

A campaigning organisation which works with member companies, workforce representatives, policymakers and regulators.

Third Sector Support Wales

Free resources to help you stay informed, improve your knowledge and connect with others in the third sector.

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

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

Multiply

Government funded courses to help adults improve their numeracy skills.

Business Enterprise Fund

A non-profit social enterprise that provides loans to businesses where other lenders may not have been able to assist.

Pay & Work Rights Helpline & National Minimum Wage

Information and guidance on work rights and national minimum wage rates.

Recovery Loan Scheme

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

Rural England Prosperity Fund - Dover

Fund is being used to introduce a new grant scheme for rural businesses and communities

St Albans Enterprise Agency (STANTA)

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

The Harry James Riddleston Charity of Leicester

Interest-free business loans available to eligible businesses.

Setting up a CIC

Information and guidance on how to set up a Community Interest Company.

Introductory webinar to setting up a CIC

The CIC regulator has released a webinar to support businesses looking to start up a CIC.

Ofgem advice for business

Information from Ofgem on what what your business can do if they are struggling to pay their bills or have a complaint about their energy supplier.

Derry City and Strabane District Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice

Information for employers on incentive payments for hiring apprentices.

Mid Anglian Enterprise Agency (MENTA)

Offers one-to-one business advice, a range of business master classes, workspace and opportunities for networking.

Strike-off Objection FAQ

BBC Children in Need Grants

A range of grant fund opportunities for organisations committed to improving the lives of children and young people.

Fit for Nuclear (F4N)

Fit for Nuclear (F4N) is a scheme to help businesses to get ready to bid for work in the civil nuclear supply chain.

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.

Sirius Business Advice Centre Loans

A range of loans available to any stage of business.

Launch-It Creative Tech Accelerator

A accelerator programme for entrepreneurs, based in Essex, who has a business idea in tech or digital.

Berkshire High Growth Programme

A programme of workshops and coaching for businesses with the potential for high growth in Berkshire

The Hive Business Centre

A provider of specialist resources and a meeting space for businesses in Worcestershire.

Bassetlaw Decarbonisation Grant

Grant funding towards energy efficiency measures.

Business BOOST Programme

Business advice and grant funding for North Devon and Torridge

Tax incentives when employee owned

Information on Tax and Employee Share Schemes from gov.uk.

Payroll when employing staff

Information on doing payroll for your business.

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,

Non-Executive Directors (NED)

Information on Non-Executive Directors and what Non-Executive Directors can bring to your business.

Skills Bootcamps

Free courses for individuals across a range of skills.

NLW - National Living Wage

Details on national minimum wage rates for employees.

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.

Accredo Secured Finance

Accredo provides secured finance products through a UK-wide network of finance professionals and brokers.

HMRC - HM Revenue & Customs - The Growth Support Service

A support service to help businesses experiencing certain types of growth understand to understand tax changes.

Ofcom

Ofcom is the communications regulator. They regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed-line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate.

University Of Bradford

Various business support services are available at the University of Bradford.

Camden and Brent Business Climate Challenge

Small Business Grant - North Yorkshire

Funding that aims to increase business growth, productivity, investment and sustainability in North Yorkshire

Events and networking groups in Gosport

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Go Growth Programme

A programme of support for businesses looking to grow who are based in Kingston.

Staffordshire Moorlands Innovation Micro Growth grants

Funding for businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands.

Food and Drink Accelerator

A programme to support businesses innovating with plant-based food and drink

Scale to Thrive

This service will help you gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing your business and sector opportunities, helping you to create detailed Scaleup Growth Strategy and Growth Action Plan.

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.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund - Brentwood

Brentwood has secured £1 million to make a positive impact in four key

Driving Digital

Courses to help SMEs to digitally transform their business.

Corporate Identity Theft

Information and guidance on Corporate Identity Theft and what to do if you fall victim.

Regional Selective Assistance funding

RSA is a discretionary grant aimed at encouraging capital investment and job creation in Assisted Areas of Scotland

Development Bank of Wales (Banc)

Banc assists businesses in Wales to access various types of finance to help them start and grow.

Nottinghamshire County Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Help to Grow Management

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

Get Set for Digital

Digital workshops for businesses in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset or Torbay

Converting a Limited Company to a CIC

Guidance on converting a Limited Company to a CIC and what documentation is needed.

How to Register a Limited by Guarantee Company

Information and guidance on how to register a Limited by Guarantee Company.

Partnership Tax Returns

Information and support on doing tax returns as a partnership.

Registering a CIC - Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions providing information on registering a Community Interest Company.

Patent Box

Patent Box provides a reduced rate of Corporate Tax if it exploits patented inventions and innovations.

Low Carbon Project - Sheffield

This project provides dedicated support and a source of funding for eligible businesses to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.

EnterprisingYou

Are you self-employed in the Greater Manchester area and looking for support?

Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief for Corporation Tax

Information and guidance on claiming tax relief for research and development costs.
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