National Funding Tools

Grants, Finance & Support Schemes - National Portals

National Lottery Heritage Funds

Funding for heritage projects.

NLW - National Living Wage

Details on national minimum wage rates for employees.

National Lottery Community Funds

A range of funds for organisations providing services in their communities

National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors represents member roofing contractors throughout the UK.

National Association of Funeral Directors - (NAFD)

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

National Careers Service - Skills Toolkit

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

Pay & Work Rights Helpline & National Minimum Wage

Information and guidance on work rights and national minimum wage rates.

NCSC - National Cyber Security Centre

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

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.

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.

NCSC - National Cyber Security Centre - Reporting and Threats

Details on how to deal with threats and how to report them as well as details on how to reduce the risks.

Minimum Wage Rates for apprentices

Details of hourly minimum wage rates for apprentices.

Help with compliance

A range of guidance documents on the legislation that the Office for Product Safety and Standards are responsible for enforcing.

VCSE Strength Checker

Tools and resources

Guidance and publications from the Office for Product Safety and Standards

Office for Product Safety and Standards

Are responsible for building national capacity for product safety, for the development of products. They work at the front line with businesses, local and national regulators

Payroll when employing staff

Information on doing payroll for your business.

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.

Stay Safe Film

A short film, produced by the police service, advises on the key options to take in the event of a firearms and weapons attack.

UKAS - United Kingdom Accreditation Service

UKAS access and accredit organisations that provide certification, testing and calibration services.

UK Space Agency

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

Graduate Entrepreneurs - Support Options

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

Pluss

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

Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is the UK’s leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy.

Employing staff for the first time - Checklists

Information and guides on employing staff for the first time.

Pay As You Earn for Employers (PAYE)

Your responsibilities as an employer in relation to PAYE.

Reward-based crowdfunding platforms

Reward-based crowdfunding is for individuals to donate to a project or business with the expectation of receiving a non-financial reward in return. Platforms are available to and raise funds.

British Chambers of Commerce

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

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.

UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)

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

Unlocking Space for Business

Unlocking Space for Business is a new UK Space Agency programme supporting companies to deliver operational, customer and environmental benefits..

Tax incentives when employee owned

Information on Tax and Employee Share Schemes from gov.uk.

Counter terrorism support for businesses and communities

Support from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office. who work with businesses and the communities to advise and explain threats from terrorism

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.

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.

ISBN - International Standard Book Number

If you wish to sell your publication through major bookselling chains, or internet booksellers, you will be legally required to have an ISBN

VCA - Vehicle Certification Agency

VCA is the designated UK Vehicle Type Approval authority.

HMRC Employers Helpline

HMRC's helpline providing information and guidance on a range of topics.

Freeports

Special areas within the UK’s borders where different economic regulations apply

Registering a CIC - Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions providing information on registering a Community Interest Company.

Action Fraud

Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS)

CIS is a scheme that allows contractors to deduct money from subcontractor's payments and pass it to HMRC.

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.

Social Enterprise UK

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

Shaw Trust

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

General Export Facility

General Export Facility (GEF) provides partial guarantees to banks to help UK exporters to gain access to trade finance facilities.

ISO Accreditation

ISO is an independent, non-governmental membership organization They help companies to access new markets, level the playing field for developing countries and facilitate free and fair global trade.

Innovate UK Business Growth

Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation? 

Corporate Identity Theft

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

Credit Scoring and Credit Reference Agencies

If you are looking for any sort of finance for your business or as an individual, it is a good idea to check your credit file through a credit reference agency.

Trade Associations - Finance (including Accountancy and Insurance)

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the finance, accountancy and insurance sector.