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

VAST

Voluntary Action Stoke-On-Trent provide business support to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector.

Business Boost Shropshire

Free online resources and webinars for businesses starting or growing a business in Shropshire.

BITC - Business in the Community

BITC work with their members to continually improve responsible business practices.

Corporate Identity Theft

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

Changes to Company Law - Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act

Legislation with a range of measures to reduce fraud in companies and partnerships registered at Companies House

Social Enterprise NI

A representative body for social enterprises and social entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland.

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.

UnLtd - Starting your social business

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

UnLtd - Growing your social business

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

Social Enterprise Boost

Support programme for social enterprises.

Social Enterprise UK

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

Social Enterprise Solutions

Information and advice on starting and running a social enterprise venture.

Dundee Social Enterprise Network

Are you a new or growing social enterprise looking for support?

Social Enterprise Kent

A range of mentoring, workshops and short courses to support people most in need to develop their business skills.

UnLtd - Support for Social Entrepreneurs

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

North East Social Investment Fund

Offers loans, quasi-equity, or social impact bonds available for social enterprise businesses.

Social Enterprise Newry, Mourne and Down (SENMD)

Advice and guidance on a wide range of topics to support people exploring social enterprise ideas.

Social Enterprise East of England (SEEE)

Advice on starting and running a social enterprise in Luton & Bedfordshire.

Glasgow Social Enterprise Network (GSEN)

A membership network of social enterprise leaders providing information, resources and support.

Expand Social Enterprise in Leicester – ExSEL

This project is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and managed and delivered by staff from Leicester Social Economy Consortium.

SELNET - Lancashire's Social Enterprise Network

Advice, support, seminars and networking for social enterprises in Lancashire.

Free Legal Support for Social Enterprises

Resonance Social Impact Investment Funds

Investment opportunities for the community/voluntary sector.

Social Enterprise Advice and Support (SEAS) Programme

business support and advice for social enterprises and co-operatives in Plymouth

Social enterprise and co-operative support - Belfast City Council

Help when setting up or growing a new social enterprise or co-operative in Belfast.

Central Social & Recreational Grant

Funding for sports facilities to benefit young people under 21 years old.

North Tyneside Business Forum

Networking for businesses in North Tyneside to ensures local businesses are well connected and represented.

East Devon Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Support Service

Free training for social enterprises in East Devon.

TV Licensing for Residential Landlords

Information for landlords regarding TV licensing regulations.

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Wiltshire

Organisations that provide support and guidance to help win contracts through procurement and tender opportunities.

Deutsche Bank – Made For Good​

The Deutsche Bank enterprise programme for social good,

Events and networking groups in Cambridge

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Single Use Plastics - Regulations for Packaging Producers

Information on the regulations that will apply to producers of certain types of plastic packaging materials.

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.

TV Licensing for Hospitality

Information and regulations regarding TV licensing for hospitality venues.

Events and networking groups in Peterborough

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Events and networking groups in Slough

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

University of Strathclyde

Support from the University of Strathclyde to support businesses based in Scotland.

OpenLearn

Free business-related courses offered by the Open University.

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.

Basildon Borough Council

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Basildon

Organisations that provide support and guidance to help win contracts through procurement and tender opportunities.

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Breckland District

Organisations that provide support and guidance to help win contracts through procurement and tender opportunities.

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Brent

Organisations that provide support and guidance to help win contracts through procurement and tender opportunities.

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Lambeth

Organisations that provide support and guidance to help win contracts through procurement and tender opportunities.

Sussex Innovation Centre (SINC)

Tailored support services, events and access to the resources of the University of Sussex to help with innovation projects.

Certificate of Free Sale - Import Licensing Branch (ILB)

The DBT Import Licensing Branch's Import Case Management System for the issue of import licences and Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) for exporters.

ICO - Complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls

Information and guidance on how to make complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls.

RICS - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

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

Premises in Basildon

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

Patent Box

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

Big Society Capital

Big Society Capital connects capital with social enterprises, charities and social purpose organisations.

Insolvency Service

Information and general advice on personal and company insolvency.

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

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

Premises in Welwyn Hatfield

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

Enterprise North West

Enterprise North West specialises in business development & early stage growth, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, social enterprise and social innovation projects.

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.

Closing a Limited Company with an outstanding Bounce Back Loan (BBL)

Information on closing a limited company with an outstanding Bounce Back Loan

Subsidiaries, trading as business names, umbrella companies

Guidance on the sub-structure options for limited companies.

Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway

Information, support and advice for setting up a Social Enterprise.

The Reach Fund

Grants available to eligible charities and social enterprises to help raise investment.

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.

Future Camden Fund

Loans and grants for businesses and social enterprises in Camden.

Work West Enterprise Agency

Work West Enterprise Agency strives to help its clients achieve this through stimulating enterprise and innovation.

Firstport

Are you a social enterprise based in Scotland that is looking for help and advice?

Co-operative & Community Finance

Big Issue Invest

Big Issue Invest assists the growth of sustainable social enterprises by providing finance to organisations that create a positive social impact.

Voluntary Action Leicestershire

Advice, support and training for charities and community groups.

Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency (CWCDA)

Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency (CWCDA) provides free business support for local people to create and sustain all types of social enterprises.

CASE

CASE offers practical support and advice to help grow co-operatives, social enterprises and community businesses.

SWEDA - Skills Work Enterprise Development Agency

Advice and workshops for people running or starting a venture in the Black Country.

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Cumberland

Organisations that provide support and guidance to help win contracts through procurement and tender opportunities.

Northumberland County Council

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

Everton Development Trust

Advice and support for people wishing to set up a business or Social Enterprise in the Liverpool City Region area.

iSE

iSE offers advice and assistance to people starting and growing a social enterprise.

Fife Council

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

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Support available for businesses, social enterprises and communities, including events.

Online Centres Network - Digital advice centres

Online Centres Network is overseen by the Good things Foundation which is the UK’s leading digital inclusion organisation.
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