Resonance Social Impact Investment Funds

Investment opportunities for the community/voluntary sector.

ECF - Enterprise Capital Funds

Enterprise Capital Funds (ECFs) bring together private and public money to make investments in high growth businesses.

Business Angel Co Investment Fund

Business Angel Co Investment Fund was created with a grant from the Regional Growth Fund. It invests alongside business angel syndicates from across the UK.

UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Information and guidance on GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations).

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.

National Careers Service - Skills Toolkit

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

EIS - Enterprise Investment Scheme

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is designed so that your company can raise money to help grow your business.

London Stock Exchange – AIM Programme

AIM helps founders and entrepreneurs fulfil their growth ambitions and potential.

Big Society Capital

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

What is Data Protection?

Key information about data protection and how personal information is used.

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

Equity investment available to eligible businesses to support the commercialisation of UK science and technology.

Maven Capital Partners

Are you looking for capital investment funding solutions to help your business to grow?

British Business Bank - Programmes for Start-up

The British Business Bank via its partner the Start Up Loans Company, provides loans, mentoring and advice to make sure young businesses get the best start in life.

UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)

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

Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland

Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?

Invoice trading/selling

If you have a business that is already trading, you might be able to sell/trade outstanding invoices from customers to free up working capital.

British Business Bank - Programmes for Scale-up

British Business Bank can point businesses in the right direction when it comes to rapid scale-up plans.

British Business Bank - Programmes for Staying Ahead

Established businesses looking to achieve particularly rapid growth, might wish to consider some of British Business Banks scale-up partners through their Staying Ahead initiative.

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.

Asset Finance Guide

The Asset Finance Guide from British Business Bank sets out the benefits of asset finance to help business owners decide if this type of finance can help them achieve their growth plans.

Recovery Loan Scheme

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

Finance Hub

An online hub to help businesses find the right finance programme for their business.

YFM Equity Partners

Equity investment for early-stage small businesses with growth potential.

Help to Grow Management Essentials

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

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

WRAP - Waste Resource Action Plan

Information, resources and practical solutions for businesses to improve resource efficiency.

RICS - Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

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

UKRI - UK Research and Innovation

UK Research and Innovation collaborate with other research centres to build an inclusive research and innovation system.

NESTA

NESTA is an innovation charity with a mission to help people and organisations bring great ideas to life.

Trade Associations - Management

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

Help to Grow Management

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

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning offers online video courses delivered by experts in many business topics

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Report a Trade Barrier

A way to report and look for resolutions to new trade barriers or an issue with an existing trade barrier.

Growth Impact Fund

Social investment funding for organisations with growth, improved equality and diversity goals.

What is Employee ownership and when should you consider it for your business?

More information on Employee ownership.

BGF

BGF can provide the know-how, connections and capital you need to grow your business.

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.

Supply Chain Sustainability School

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

PPL Momentum Music Fund

Offers grants for artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers.

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.

UK Space Agency

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

10 Steps: Home and Mobile Working

Guidance on cyber security from home or via mobile working.

Non-Executive Directors (NED)

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

Right to Manage

Information and guidance for tenants and leaseholders about gaining management responsibilities from landlords.

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.

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

National Funding Tools

Grants, Finance & Support Schemes - National Portals

Vulnerability Management

Guidance to companies looking to put vulnerability management in place as well as a list of NCSC assured cyber security products and services.

Flexible Finance Fund

4m of funding and support to 15-25 Black and Racially Minoritised charities and social enterprises in England with a material package of funding and support

Investment Zones

Plans for new zones to be created across the UK to form form knowledge-intensive growth clusters for business and research.

Premises in West Northamptonshire

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

Carbon Trust

Carbon Trust supports businesses, governments and organisations around the world in planning for a sustainable, low carbon future.

Investors In People

An accreditation to help businesses get the best from their people.

Innovate UK Business Growth

Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation? 

Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI)

Support for businesses to provide innovative technology solutions.

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

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

Digital Boost

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

Financial Ombudsman Service

The Financial Ombudsman has official powers to sort out complaints between small and micro enterprises, charities and trusts, and financial businesses.

Disabled Entrepreneurs

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

Creative Growth Finance Debt Fund

Offer loans to creative companies that are looking to grow.

Useful contacts for overseas businesses setting up in the UK

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.

NCSC - National Cyber Security Centre

The NCSC acts as a bridge between industry and government, providing advice, guidance and support on cyber security.

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.

Trade Associations - Transport

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the transport industry/sector.

FCA - Financial Conduct Authority

Information on what the Financial Conduct Authority offers.

Money laundering/business investment scam

These scams start with an email/phone call from fraudsters overseas who claim they are interested in “investing” in new start-up companies within the UK.

British Business Bank

The British Business Bank is a government-owned business development bank, dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.

Start Up Loans

Government-backed loans and mentoring for people starting a new business or within their first three years of trading.

Premises in Cumberland

Organisations that provide guidance to those looking for premises.

SEIS - Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme

Equity investment for eligible small and early-stage businesses.

UK Export Finance

Information and guidance from the UK's export credit agency to help businesses to access finance and insurance in relation to exporting.

NHS Innovation Hubs

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

Deutsche Bank – Made For Good​

The Deutsche Bank enterprise programme for social good,

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.

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.

Be the Business - Free Online Support

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

Intellectual Property Office Guidance and Tools

Online resources provided by the Intellectual Property Office

Premises in Dudley

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

What are the benefits of employee ownership?

Read on to find out the main benefits of a business being employee owned.