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.

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - (CIARB)

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

Legal guidance on starting a business under 18 years old

Information to help people under the age of 18 with some of the important rules when starting a business at that age.

Learning Curve Group

Learning Curve has available a wealth of courses to support employers, learners and education providers.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

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

National Association of Funeral Directors - (NAFD)

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

Graduate Entrepreneurs - Support Options

For graduates who are considering self-employment as a career option there are several areas of specialist support.

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.

Virtual College UK

Virtual College UK have a catalogue of accredited and certified online training courses.

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.

Young Enterprise

A range of programmes and initiative are available for young people across the UK.

OpenLearn

Free business-related courses offered by the Open University.

National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting - (NICEIC)

The National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting regulates the training and work of electrical enterprises throughout the UK.

BVCA - British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

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

Advancing Black Pathways – JP Morgan Chase & Co.

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

National Careers Service - Skills Toolkit

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

Federation of Master Builders

Are you a business operating in the building trade?

Building Research Establishment - (BRE)

BRE is an innovative group of researchers, scientists, engineers and technicians whose shared goal is to make the built environment better for all.

British Chambers of Commerce

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

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.

The Chartered Institute Of Marketing

The Chartered Institute Of Marketing is a professional marketing body who seek to assist both individuals and businesses.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - International Market Guides

Guides to exporting in specific countries.

UK Learning Station

UK Leaning Station offer a wide range of courses for individuals.

Google Digital Garage

Google Digital Garage offers training and events on improving your business digitally in various locations across the UK.

UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)

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

Department for Education (DfE) eTendering Portal

A portal offering opportunities for businesses who are looking to supply to the Department for Education.

Disability Rights UK

Disability Rights UK is the UK's leading organisation led by, run by and working for Disabled people.

Wolfston Foundation - Funding for Places

Grant funding for registered charities and local authorities.

Youth Employment UK

Youth Employment UK is an independent, not for profit social enterprise founded in 2012 to tackle youth unemployment.

Free Legal Support for Social Enterprises

Online Resources

A range of support for businesses from ACAS.

Supply Chain Sustainability School

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

Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice

Information for employers on incentive payments for hiring apprentices.

UK Space Agency

The UK Space Agency inspires and leads the UK in space to benefit our planet and its people.

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.

Intellectual Property Office Guidance and Tools

Online resources provided by the Intellectual Property Office

ACT Awareness eLearning

Counter Terrorism awareness product designed for all UK based companies and organisations.

Kaleidoscope Foundation

Kaleidoscope Foundation helps entrepreneurs with disabilities to realise their dream of running and growing their own business.

Association of Business Mentors

Professional association that promotes and improves professional business mentoring standards.

Working Minds - good mental health in the workplace

A programme of resources and training to help employers support good mental health in their employees

Skills for life service

Find training and employment schemes for your business.

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.

NHS Innovation Hubs

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

Trade Associations - Management

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

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.

British Brands Group

British Brands Group is a membership organisation dedicated to championing brands in the UK.

British Standards Institution - (BSI)

BSI enables people and organisations to improve their performance and comply with regulations.

IAB - Internet Advertising Bureau

The industry body for digital advertising who provide information, training and more.

National Network of Business & IP Centres (BIPC)

A network of Business and Intellectual Property Centres around the country, for businesses to access intellectual property advice. Many also offer general business support too.

Leonard Cheshire

Leonard Cheshire Disability offers support in breaking down barriers that deny disabled people their basic rights.

Google Skillshop

E-learning courses designed to teach you google products.

Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards

The Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards represents, promotes and supports the 15 Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) across the UK.

Recovery Loan Scheme

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

A university-led resource hub for businesses interested in exploring projects focused net zero.

West Suffolk Council

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

Counter terrorism support for businesses and communities - ACT App

A downloadable App to help businesses protect against security threats.

Co Operatives UK

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

Advertising Standards Authority

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is the UK’s independent regulator of advertising across all media.

BITC - Business in the Community

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

HSE - Health and Safety Executive

The Health and Safety Executive provides a range of information, resources and webinars for businesses.

Premises in East Suffolk (formerly Waveney)

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

Events and networking groups in Rutland

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

Help to Grow Management Essentials

Returnerships

A range of initiatives to help people over the age of 50 with the skills for a career change or to get back into work.

Barclays Digital Wings

Free online resource from Barclays which offers digital learning support.

Microsoft Learn

Offer free online modules to help build your knowledge of popular and widely used Microsoft products.

Good Things Foundation

Good Things Foundation is a charity that helps to tackle digital and social exclusion by providing people with the skills and confidence they need to access digital technology.

Digital Boost

A national programme of support to help businesses develop digital skills.

Shaw Trust

Support for disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work or start a business.

Events and networking groups in West Northamptonshire (formerly Northampton)

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.

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.

Mencap - Employment Services

Mencap assists people with learning disabilities to live happy, healthy lives.

Future Learn

Brush up on your digital basics with free courses from Future Learn

British Retail Consortium

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

High Value Manufacturing

The High Value Manufacturing Catapult can help you design, develop and deliver your innovation.

Cyber Security Advice For Self Employed & Sole Traders

NCSC offer a range of advice and aid for self-employed and sole traders on how to best approach cyber security for their business.

Be the Business - Free Online Support

Are you looking for free business support, information and guidance?

HMRC - HM Revenue & Customs - E-Learning Guides

Online learning guides for certain business sectors and for those looking to start a business.