Business Wales

All the information, advice and guidance you need to start or grow a business in Wales.

Investment Fund for Wales (IFW)

The Investment Fund for Wales will deliver a £130 million commitment of new funding to the country.

Chambers Wales

Membership and networking organisation offering business advice and support services in South Wales.

Trading Standards Wales

Advice and support to enable businesses to meet their legal obligations regarding Trading Standards.

Trade and Invest Wales

A team of experienced advisers providing business support, advice, networking opportunities and more.

Community Foundation Wales

Support for local projects that help strengthen communities across Wales.

Be Active Wales Fund - Sport Wales

If you have a business in the sports sector there are two types of grant available, all designed to address different challenges faced by sports clubs and organisations.

Third Sector Support Wales

Free resources to help you stay informed, improve your knowledge and connect with others in the third sector.

Development Bank of Wales (Banc)

Banc assists businesses in Wales to access various types of finance to help them start and grow.

Postcode Community Trust - Wales

The aim of People's Postcode Trust is to support smaller charities and good causes in Wales to make a difference to their community for the benefit of people and the planet.

Ffilm Cymru Wales

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

Superfast Business Wales

Free digital support for business in Wales.

Green Business Loan Scheme - Wales

The Green Business Loan Scheme is delivered in partnership with the Development Bank of Wales to help Welsh business go green. 

Construction Industry Training Board - (CITB) England, Scotland and Wales

A useful source of support offering training and provide knowledge workshops, set policies and offer guidance to enhance sector performance.

The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales

Are you looking for support in protecting your business from cyber-crime?

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

Membership organisation that provides a wealth of useful resources and insights for accountancy professionals, and businesses.

Childminder Start-up Grants - Swansea

Grant funding is available to all new childminders that have attended a CIW Briefing Session and completed the NCMA's pre-registration course.

Consumer Contracts Distance Sales - Faulty goods

A guide to the rights and obligations that arise when a trader supplies goods to a consumer.

Cardiff University

Cardiff University works with businesses and organisations of all sizes and sectors.

Scope - Employment services

Scope are the disability equality charity covering England and Wales.

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.

Innovation Pipeline - Media Cymru

A series of targeted funding rounds and training opportunities focused on the media sector, for creative businesses and individuals in Wales.

CLA - The Country Land and Business Association

The CLA is the membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales.

How Are Business Rates and Rate Relief Worked Out?

Guidance on how your Business Rates and Rate Relief are worked out for your business.

Pub is the Hub – Community Grants

Grants are available to enable rural pub owners, licensees, and local communities to work together to help support and sustain local services.

Law Works: Not-For-Profits-Programme

The Not-For-Profits Programme brokers legal advice to small not-for-profit organisations on a wide range of legal issues.

Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is responsible for protecting and improving the environment of England and Wales.

Compound Semiconductor Applications

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

Business Finance and Support Finder

The government's business support and finance finder tool on gov.uk.

Companies House

Companies House incorporate and dissolve limited companies, register company information and make it available to the public.

How to Register a Limited by Guarantee Company

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

National Funding Tools

Grants, Finance & Support Schemes - National Portals

The Newport City Council Business Support Fund

The Newport City Council Business Support Fund has the general aim of stimulating economic development in the city. 

VOA - Valuation Office Agency

Information about council tax, business rates, housing allowance and more.

The Royal Countryside Fund

Charitable organisation supporting farming families and rural communities.

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in East Devon

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Exeter

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Mid Devon

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in West Devon

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

Investment Zones

Plans for new zones to be created across the UK to form form knowledge-intensive growth clusters for business and research.

Enterprise Zones

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

Denbighshire County Council

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

City of Cardiff Council

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

Carmarthenshire County Council

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

Sustainable Living Grant (SLG)

Grants towards converting empty upstairs floorspace of city centre premises into new residential accommodation.

Swansea Council Pre-Start Grant

This grant is available to pre-start businesses only and can fund costs including but not limited to equipment, training, accreditation and marketing.

Working Skills for Adults 2 - Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

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

Caernarfon Town Centre Loans Fund

Are you looking for finance to improve your premises?

Tourist Accommodation Quality Grading Scheme

The TNI Quality Grading Scheme is designed to give visitors a clear idea of the standards of accommodation, service and cleanliness, which they can expect during their stay.

Single Use Plastics - Regulations for Packaging Producers

Information on the regulations that will apply to producers of certain types of plastic packaging materials.

Innovation Launchpads

Regional innovation clusters focussing on different sectors designed to help businesses to innovate and grow.

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Bath and North East Somerset

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in North Devon

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in North Somerset

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Plymouth

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in South Hams

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Teignbridge

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Torbay

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Torridge

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

Procurement, tenders and winning contracts in Somerset

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

Trade Associations - Legal

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the legal sector.

Conwy County Borough Council

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

Events and networking groups in Cheshire West and Chester

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

Business Support Service for England

You can contact the government’s Business Support Service for free advice.

Gwynedd 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.

Caerphilly County Borough Council - Employment Support

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

Bridgend County Borough Council

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

Ceredigion County Council

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

Swansea City & County Council

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

Newport City Council

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

Swansea Council Business Growth Grant

Grant funding available to support business growth through the introduction of a new product or service.

Flintshire Council

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

Isle of Anglesey County Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support that's on offer to businesses by the local council.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

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

Neath Port Talbot Council

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

Pembrokeshire County Council

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

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

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

Vale of Glamorgan Council

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

Powys County Council

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