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

Free courses in England

Free training for business owners and those who are looking to start up.

Trade Associations - Health, Care and Medical

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

Working Minds - good mental health in the workplace

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

Surrey Heath Borough Council

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Surrey Heath

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

Mid Anglian Enterprise Agency (MENTA)

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

Hertfordshire Healthy Workplace Programme

A free support programme that enables employers in Hertfordshire to address health concerns in their workplace.

Finding a Health & Safety Consultant

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

Health and Safety: The basics for your business

Useful information for your business regarding Health and Safety.

CHAS - Construction Health and Safety

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

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

How to raise a complaint about Health & Safety Inspectors

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

National Careers Service - Skills Health Check

Working through the Skills Health Check can help you to decide what kind of jobs or business type might be right for you.

Bradford Digital Health Enterprise Zone (DHEZ Ltd)

Digital Health Enterprise Zone (DHEZ) brings people together to develop digital health innovations that improve the lives of people living with long-term conditions.

LYVA Labs - Health and Life Sciences Fund

Do you need support to develop an innovative idea for the health and life sciences sector?

Premises in Surrey Heath

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

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

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

Events and networking groups in Surrey Heath

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

AWARE Mood Matters in the Workplace

The AWARE Mood Matters in the Workplace programme is a mental health awareness programme.

Selling to the NHS

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

Essex Working Well

Support for employers in Essex with free health and wellbeing support.

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.

ACAS letters, forms, HR templates and example policies

ACAS offer example letters, forms, policies and HR documents for employers and HR managers to download and adapt for their own workplace.

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.  

Incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice

Information for employers on incentive payments for hiring apprentices.

Newham Micro-enterprise Project

The Newham Micro-enterprise Project helps to develop support services within the health and social care market in Newham.

Resonance Social Impact Investment Funds

Investment opportunities for the community/voluntary sector.

Community Automated External Defibrillators Fund

Defibrillator funding for community spaces across England.

Vibrant Shropshire

A programme for businesses to support cultural growth in Shropshire

TaxAid

Are you looking for support with a personal tax issue?

Hackney Council

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

Go Growth Programme

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

Kevin Cantlon Shopfront Improvement Scheme

The Surrey Heath Shopfront Improvement Grant scheme offers grants of up to £3,500 to businesses to improve and enhance their shop front, windows, doors and signage.

Trade Associations - Transport

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

Energy Performance Certificates - Commercial Premise

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rates how energy efficient your building is using grades from A to G (with ‘A’ the most efficient grade).

NHS Innovation Hubs

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

HEY Workforce - Hull and East Yorkshire Growth Hub

Are you looking for support with developing your workforce or improving your workplace for employees?

National Apprenticeship Service - Traineeships

The National Apprenticeship Service offers free, impartial advice and support to employers with traineeships.

Returns and refunds for goods bought online/off premises

Information and guidance on returns and refunds for online purchases, including cancellation rights.

Aberdeen City Council

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

Mansfield Retail Grants

The vacant shops grant is open to independent retailers taking retail property that has been vacant for at least three months.

Bristol Vacant Commercial Property Grant

Grants towards the costs of occupying vacant premises in Bristol city centre.

Central Bedfordshire Council

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

Hull City Council

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

Liverpool City Council

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

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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

Lisburn Enterprise Organisation

LEO is an independent, not for profit organisation offering support in the form of guidance and advice, premises, conference facilities, administrative support and virtual office services

Santander Breakthrough

Tools and resources to start and grow your business.

Oxfordshire County Council

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

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

Membership organisation that provides a wealth of useful resources and insights for accountancy professionals, and businesses.

Mallusk Enterprise Park

Mallusk Enterprise Park is a leading provider of business support services in Northern Ireland, serving primarily the Newton Abbey area of BT36 and BT37.

Bridgend County Borough Council

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

Ashfield District Council

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

Manchester City Council

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

Childminder Start-up Grants - Swansea

Grant funding is available to all new childminders that have attended a CIW Briefing Session and completed the NCMA's pre-registration course.

University of Stirling

Business support services from the University of Stirling

Devon and Plymouth Chamber

Are you looking to access business support in Devon and Plymouth?

Learning Curve Group

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

Greenwich University Enterprise Team

Your business can access the university base of experts, dedicated facilities and specialised training.

West Northamptonshire Council (formerly Daventry)

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council. This unitary authority covers the Daventry, Northampton and South Northamptonshire areas.

London Borough of Southwark Council

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

Business Wales

All the information, advice and guidance you need to start or grow a business in Wales.

ONF (Open North Foundation) grant

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

Controlling Workplace Risks

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

Events and networking groups in Shropshire

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

SpacePro

SpacePro arranges for its customers in-store promotions at shopping centres, train stations supermarkets and exhibitions.

Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator

Loans and investment for high growth businesses in key sectors.

ACAS - Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service

Acas gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice. They also offer training and help to resolve disputes.

Craigavon Industrial Development Organisation (CIDO)

CIDO is a local enterprise agency that provides start-up support, business mentoring, commercial premises, office space and conference facilities to local businesses and entrepreneurs.

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

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

Bedford Borough Council

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

Harrow Council

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

North Devon District Council

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

North Norfolk District Council

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

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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

University of Sheffield

Support is offered to local businesses via the University of Sheffield

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.

FCA - Financial Conduct Authority

Information on what the Financial Conduct Authority offers.
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