DfT - Department for Transport

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

Trade Associations - Transport

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

Connected Places

Connected Places Catapult is the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and places.

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) can provide information and support on areas such as MOTs, licensing, testing and inspection.

DVLA - Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency

An overview of the information and services provide by the DVLA.

National Highways

National Highways (formerly Highways England) works with the Department Transport. They operate, maintain and improve England's highways and major A roads.

VCA - Vehicle Certification Agency

VCA is the designated UK Vehicle Type Approval authority.

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.

Invest to Grow

A mixture of loans and grants towards projects creating long-term jobs in your business.

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.

Compound Semiconductor Applications

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

Newcastle East High Streets Grants

Grant funding for projects focussed on empty properties in the East of Newcastle City

Doncaster Council

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

Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator

Loans and investment for high growth businesses in key sectors.

Zero Carbon Grant North West Leicestershire

Zero Carbon Grants of £50 to £500 for environmentally-focused community projects.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) manage the maritime search and rescue service, certification to seafarers and registration of vessels and pollution from shipping and offshore installations.

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.

North Lincolnshire Council

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

Enterprise Zones

The Welsh Government has eight Enterprise Zones located around Wales. These are designated areas with support designed to attract and support businesses.

Ashford Rural Investment Grants

Grants for projects encouraging the visitor economy, tourism and hospitality.

Premises in Wolverhampton

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

CompeteFor

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

Catapult Centres

A network of centres providing business support to help develop innovative ideas and drive future economic growth.

National Apprenticeship Service - Traineeships

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

Premises in Blaby

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

Premises in Hinckley & Bosworth

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

Premises in Leicester City

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

Vision Derbyshire Business Support Scheme

Business Start-Up and Business Support Grant Scheme available to those who live in Derbyshire.

Premises in Gosport

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

Returns and refunds for goods bought online/off premises

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

Active Travel Team – Leicester City Businesses

Are you looking for funding to support with more sustainable travel options for your business and staff?

Brum Breathes Financial Incentives

Are you a goods vehicle or hackney carriage businesses looking for funding?

Catapult Centres

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

Business Loans Scotland

Business loans from £25,000 up to £250,000 for businesses based in Scotland.

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

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

Acumen - InterTradeIreland

The Acumen programme aims to enhance the capacity and capability of SMEs to take the first formal steps onto the export ladder by helping to fund an experienced and skilled sales resource.

AD:VENTURE Programme

AD:VENTURE offers a variety of support including funding and coaching to potential high-growth businesses in the West Yorkshire area.

The Regeneration Fund - UKSE

Business loans on offer of up to £3,500 for those struggling to obtain finance elsewhere.

West Lothian Council Innovation Grant

A grant fund to help businesses in West Lothian with innovation.

East Renfrewshire Council Business Development Grants 2023-2024

These grants are provided as part of our East Renfrewshire Business Support package and open to businesses located and trading in East Renfrewshire.

Special Regeneration Fund (SRF)

Grants towards projects to help your business grow.

Recovery Loan Scheme

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

Low Carbon Grant Project - Doncaster

This project will provide support to 260 SME's in Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham to help them understand the opportunities available to reduce their carbon footprint.

Invest in Fylde

The Invest in Fylde website showcases all there is to offer to businesses in Fylde.

Enterprising Worcestershire Start-Up Grant

Funding from £1,000 to £5,000 for (SME) businesses based in Bromsgrove, Malvern, Redditch, Wychavon or the Wyre Forest District who have been trading for less then 3 years.

Elevate Worcestershire growth support

Support and funding to help established businesses scale and grow.

Net Zero Worcestershire grants

Grant funding to help Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Worcestershire to implement energy saving initiatives.

UKSE (North of England)

UKSE provide loan and equity funding across many business sectors in Tees Valley.

Boost Business Lancashire Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Lancashire.

UKSE (Yorkshire, Humberside & Midlands)

UKSE provide loans and equity finance for businesses who have begun trading.

Business Transition to Net Zero Grant - New Anglia Growth Hub

Are you a businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk with ambitions to reduce your carbon footprint and increase productivity?