Investors In People

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

Zenith People

Zenith People offer assistance with recruitment and training in the North East of England.

Benefits and Tax Credits for People In Work

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.

Mencap - Employment Services

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

RTI - Real Time Information

Guidance for employers on reporting PAYE information to HMRC.

Kaleidoscope Foundation

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

Contracts of employment when employing staff

Are you looking to employ staff but need support on different contract types?

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.

Stonewall Scotland – Inclusive Workplaces

Wherever you are at in your inclusion journey, we have the solution for you. Discover how to attract, retain and nurture the best LGBTQ+ talent.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR)

Information from The Pensions Regulator on workplace pensions.

Leonard Cheshire

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

Caerphilly County Borough Council - Employment Support

A wide range of courses are available to improve your skills and enhance your career opportunities.

HMRC videos, webinars and email alerts

HMRC offers webinars, alerts, e-learning guides and videos if you are looking for information on running a business.

Graduate Entrepreneurs - Support Options

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

Business Disability Forum

Business Disability Forum is a not for profit membership organisation that aim to transform the life chances of disabled people, working through and with business to create a disability-smart world.

HMRC - HM Revenue & Customs - E-Learning Guides

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

How to Report Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences

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

Disability Rights UK

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

Enterprising Ashfield

A programme to help you to start and grow a business idea and support existing businesses with grants to employ new talent and access advice on apprenticeships.

Pension Services

An overview of the services available that offer information and guidance on workplace and personal pensions.

Employing staff from outside the UK

Details on employing staff from outside the UK.

Jobcentre Plus - Employers Services

Jobcentre Plus provides recruitment support and advice to help job seekers find jobs and employers to fill vacancies.

Rossendale Borough Council

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

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

A membership organisation to support local businesses.

Co Operatives UK

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

Blackpool Council

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

Propertymark (formerly ARLA)

Membership organisation for those working in the property letting and sales sectors.

Resonance Social Impact Investment Funds

Investment opportunities for the community/voluntary sector.

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council

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

iSE

iSE offers advice and assistance to people starting and growing a social enterprise.

National Apprenticeship Service - Traineeships

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

Ffilm Cymru Wales

Ffilm Cymru Wales is the development agency for Welsh film industry.

Social Enterprise UK

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

Central Social & Recreational Grant

Funding for sports facilities to benefit young people under 21 years old.

Ribble Valley Borough Council

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

Skills for Growth

Help for businesses to prepare for taking on staff, with opportunities to recruit an apprentice, trainee or intern.

Voluntary Action Leicestershire

Advice, support and training for charities and community groups.

TEDCO Business Support Limited

A range of workshops, training, coaching and 1-1 mentoring support for people starting or growing a business.

Local Authority Business Start Up and Development Service

A range of support, training, advice and workshops for people starting and running a small business.

Ready to Grow

A package of workshops, masterclasses and advice for start up businesses in East Sussex

St Albans Enterprise Agency (STANTA)

Free one-to-one advice, business training, workshops and workspace facilities.

Working Minds - good mental health in the workplace

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

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire Nottinghamshire Leicestershire)

Advice, information and a range of business services in the East Midlands.

Virtual College UK

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

Help to Grow Management

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

Multiply

Government funded courses to help adults improve their numeracy skills.

Microsoft Learn

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

Online Resources

A range of support for businesses from ACAS.

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.

Skills for life service

Find training and employment schemes for your business.

Pay & Work Rights Helpline & National Minimum Wage

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

DWP - Department for Work and Pensions

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

NLW - National Living Wage

Details on national minimum wage rates for employees.

Northern Powerhouse

The Northern Powerhouse is a government initiative to bring together the North of England and Wales to become a powerhouse for the economy.

Pluss

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

UK Learning Station

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

Google Skillshop

E-learning courses designed to teach you google products.

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

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

Digital Boost

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

Tax incentives when employee owned

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

DWP - Support with employee health and disability

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

Toilet and Sanitary Provisions

Information and legislation for businesses regarding toilet and sanitary provisions.

Skills Bootcamps

Free courses for individuals across a range of skills.

HSE - Health and Safety Executive

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

Sickness and maternity when self-employed

Links to information on financial support during maternity for the self employed.

Youth Employment UK

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

Advancing Black Pathways – JP Morgan Chase & Co.

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

Midlothian Council

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

Working Skills for Adults 2 - Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

A wide range of courses are available to improve your skills and enhance your career opportunities.

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.

Leeds University

Leeds University can provide access to research, training, facilities and expertise as well as business advice to businesses in the area.

What do you need to contribute for Automatic Enrolment into Pensions?

Information for employers about what they need to contribute under Automatic Enrolment.

Finding a Pension Scheme Through The Pensions Regulator

If you looking for a pension provider the pensions regulator offers a list of providers

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

More information on Employee ownership.

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.

Non-Executive Directors (NED)

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

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.