Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Aid Funded Business

Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.

Youth Employment UK

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

Recovery Loan Scheme

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

Copyright notices

Copyright notices offer a concise note which is published by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) It provides basic copyright guidance.

Constructionline

Membership organisation to support construction businesses by providing an opportunities notice boards and meet the buyer events.

Capita Portal

Free to access portal for tender opportunities.

The Royal Countryside Fund

Charitable organisation supporting farming families and rural communities.

Music Licences - TheMusicLicence (PRS and PPL)

Provides information to businesses looking to play music or videos.

Webinars and guidance - selling to government and the public sector

Resources for businesses looking to tender for public sector or government contracts.

Toilet and Sanitary Provisions

Information and legislation for businesses regarding toilet and sanitary provisions.

Government Property Finder

The Government Property Finder advertises vacant and surplus space - buildings and land for use by businesses, developers, community groups and the general public.

Go4Growth Programme

Support to access public sector procurement/tender opportunities

ICO - Information Commissioner's Office - Data Protection Self Assessment Toolkit

A free self-assessment toolkit and checklist to assess your own compliance.

Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI)

Support for businesses to provide innovative technology solutions.

Supplying the NHS

A portal for business contract tendering opportunities with the NHS.

IR35

Guidance on IR35 legislation in relation to contract-based and off-payroll work.

Authors Licensing and Collecting Society - (ALCS)

Authors Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS) is a membership organisation that supports all types of writers and visual artists for the secondary uses of their works.

DfT - Department for Transport

The Department for Transport work with agencies and partners to support the transport network.

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).

Social Enterprise UK

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

Crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is a method of getting finance by sourcing small amounts from a large number of people, rather than getting large amounts from one or a few.

Barclays Eagle Labs

A range of programmes and support services for entrepreneurs and scale-ups across the UK.

Supply Chain Sustainability School

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

CHAS - Construction Health and Safety

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Cumberland

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

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

More information on Employee ownership.

DBT - Department for Business and Trade

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) brings together responsibilities for business and trade into one single department.

How to Register a Limited by Guarantee Company

Information and guidance on how to register a Limited by Guarantee Company.

Anti Copying In Design - (ACID)

ACID is the UK’s leading design and intellectual property campaigning organisation.

Learning Curve Group

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

ECF - Enterprise Capital Funds

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

ICO - Complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls

Information and guidance on how to make complaints about unsolicited sales and marketing calls.

SIA - Security Industry Authority

The regulating body for the private security industry in the UK.

UK Space Agency

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Kirklees

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

Apostille Certificates

Overseas banks and authorities will require Apostille certificates for those wishing to open a business bank account in their country of residence.

Business Payment Practices and Performance

Statutory reporting duty for large companies and limited liability partnerships.

CompeteFor

A free service that enables businesses to compete for contract opportunities linked to major public and private sector buying organisations.

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.

UK Learning Station

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

High Value Manufacturing

The High Value Manufacturing Catapult can help you design, develop and deliver your innovation.

A university-led resource hub for businesses interested in exploring projects focused net zero.

Northallerton Shop Front Improvement Scheme

Grant towards shop front improvements in Northallerton High Street.

SME Climate Hub

The SME Climate Hub is a global initiative that empowers small to medium sized companies to take climate action and build resilient businesses for the future.

Changes to Company Law - Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act

Legislation with a range of measures to reduce fraud in companies and partnerships registered at Companies House

Selling to the NHS

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

DWP - Department for Work and Pensions

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

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.

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

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

UKRI Funding Guide

Information and funding finder tools showing a range of funding options from research organisations.

The Farming Innovation Programme

 The Farming Innovation Programme funds projects that benefit farmers, growers and foresters in England.

Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe is an international research and innovation programme for businesses.

Lotteries, Raffles and Competitions

Information on the laws set out to run a lottery, raffle or competition.

NHS Innovation Hubs

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

Persons with Significant Control and the PSC Register

Legislation and guidance on Persons with Significant Control.

Energy Saving Trust

The Energy Saving Trust offers impartial advice for business, communities and households on how to reduce carbon emissions, reduce fuel bills and much more.

Corporate Identity Theft

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

Trade Associations - Finance (including Accountancy and Insurance)

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

Community Shares Unit

Community Shares Unit provides resources and guidance via the website including a directory of businesses with Community Shares and listings for news and events.

UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC)

Free advice and assistance with international disputes between consumers and traders.

Warranties and Guarantees

Key information and guidance about warranties and guarantees for goods.

National Funding Tools

Grants, Finance & Support Schemes - National Portals

Strike-off Objection FAQ

Registering a CIC - Frequently Asked Questions

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