Resonance Social Impact Investment Funds

Investment opportunities for the community/voluntary sector.

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.

Pluss

Pluss are recognised as one of the leading national disability employment specialists in the UK.

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.

Catapult Centres

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

Santander Breakthrough

Tools and resources to start and grow your business.

Finding a Health & Safety Consultant

Information, resources and tools to help you to manage Health and Safety for your business.

Learning Curve Group

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

Health and Safety: The basics for your business

Useful information for your business regarding Health and Safety.

Controlling Workplace Risks

Information from the Health and Safety Executive on managing risks and risk assessments in the workplace.

CHAS - Construction Health and Safety

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

Association of Play Industries

Support for businesses in the indoor/outdoor play equipment sector.

FCA - Financial Conduct Authority

Information on what the Financial Conduct Authority offers.

Imports on animal and plant products

Calf Housing for Health and Welfare

Grants for cattle farmers

HSE - Health and Safety Executive

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

DWP - Support with employee health and disability

This service offers free advice to employers, tailored to the needs of smaller businesses

Running a Business From Home

A guide on gov.uk on running a business from home.

How to raise a complaint about Health & Safety Inspectors

Information on the process of raising a complaint about Health and Safety inspectors.

Better Business for All

Better Business for All helps you to find what you need to do to achieve or maintain compliance for your business.

Working Minds - good mental health in the workplace

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

Health and Safety Executive - Cost Recovery Scheme - Fee for Intervention (FFI)

Information on the process and costs involved with Health and Safety breaches.

Shaw Trust

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

Certificate of Free Sale - Medical devices

You will need to order a certificate of free sale to export medical devices outside the UK.

Supplying the NHS

A portal for business contract tendering opportunities with the NHS.

Toilet and Sanitary Provisions

Information and legislation for businesses regarding toilet and sanitary provisions.

How to Report Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences

Guidance on how to report Health and Safety incidents in the workplace.

Access to Work

Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.

Federation of Master Builders

Are you a business operating in the building trade?

Selling to the NHS

A range of opportunities to sell your services into the NHS.

NHS Innovation Hubs

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

OpenLearn

Free business-related courses offered by the Open University.

Mencap - Employment Services

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

Wolfston Foundation - Funding for Places

Grant funding for registered charities and local authorities.

Business Guardian Angel (AXA)

A free resource created by AXA Business Insurance to provide news and advice to support small businesses.

The Commonwealth Games Inclusive Communities Fund

The Inclusive Communities Fund will support local communities to propose and implement solutions to real issues in their areas, allowing local people to drive positive change.  

East Suffolk Council

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

Innovation Launchpads

Regional innovation clusters focussing on different sectors designed to help businesses to innovate and grow.

IMSM - ISO Specialists

Get support from specialists to start your ISO journey.

Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice

Information for employers on incentive payments for hiring apprentices.

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.

Trade Associations - Health, Care and Medical

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

Useful Resources and Contacts

Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund

The Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund aims to bring together the UK’s world-leading research with businesses to meet the major industrial and societal challenges of our time.

Primary Authority

Primary Authority enables businesses to form a legal partnership with one local authority to receive advice on meeting environmental health, trading standards or fire safety regulations.

DWP - Department for Work and Pensions

An overview of services offer by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Lawyers For Your Business (LFYB)

A free 30 minute legal consultation with a solicitor approved by the Law Society.

Advertising Standards Authority CAP Code

The Advertising Codes set rules for advertisers and media owners to follow.

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.