Ofcom

Ofcom is the communications regulator. They regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed-line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate.

Communications and Internet Services Adjudication Scheme - (CISAS)

CISAS role is to resolve disputes related to communication and internet services.

Advertising Standards Authority CAP Code

The Advertising Codes set rules for advertisers and media owners to follow.

Banking complaints

How to make a complaint about your bank.

Compound Semiconductor Applications

The CSA Catapult was established to help the UK become a global leader in compound semiconductors.

OpenLearn

Free business-related courses offered by the Open University.

Music Licences - TheMusicLicence (PRS and PPL)

Provides information to businesses looking to play music or videos.

Satellite Applications

The Satellite Applications Catapult aims to help UK businesses develop new satellite-based products and services.

Santander Breakthrough

Tools and resources to start and grow your business.

Catapult Centres

The Catapult Centres Network is comprised of nine centres with a national presence that span over 40 locations.

National Careers Service - Skills Toolkit

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

IR35

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

Visit Britain's Visit England - Business Advice Hub

Practical tips, legal obligations and local support for businesses in the tourism sector.

DMA - Data and Marketing Association

DMA is a marketing membership organisation that helps develop marketing and communication plans that build effective relationships with their customers.

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.

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.

Useful Resources for Automatic Enrolment

Resources to support businesses with Automatic Enrolment.

GREAT.gov.uk (DBT Portal for Exporters)

Is your business looking for further opportunities to export internationally?

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.

Information Commissioner's Office

Information and guidance about managing personal data.

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.

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.

Energy Systems Catapult

The Energy Systems Catapult was set up to accelerate the transformation of the UK’s energy system and ensure UK businesses and consumers capture the opportunities of clean growth.

Medicines Discovery Catapult

Offers innovation support to businesses developing new medicines or technologies.

UK Space Agency

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

Leonard Cheshire

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

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.

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

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

High Value Manufacturing

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

Unlocking Space for Business

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

ECAs - Enhanced Capital Allowances

Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) enable a business to claim 100% first-year capital allowances on purchases of qualifying energy efficient technology.

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

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

Innovate UK

Innovate UK is the UK’s innovation agency and works with companies and partner organisations to find and drive the science and technology innovations that will grow the UK economy.

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.

Good Things Foundation

Good Things Foundation is a charity that helps to tackle digital and social exclusion by providing people with the skills and confidence they need to access digital technology.

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.

UKRI - UK Research and Innovation

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

Premises in Cumberland

Organisations that provide guidance to those looking for premises.

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.

Horizon Europe

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

NHS Innovation Hubs

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

Innovate UK Business Growth

Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation? 

Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief for Corporation Tax

Information and guidance on claiming tax relief for research and development costs.