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ALL OF ENGLAND

WRAP Environmental

Confidential advice and support on environmental issues for all UK businesses

UK Export Finance

Access to loans and other trade finance facilities for businesses that sell internationally

Repair Grants for heritage at risk

Grants for the repair and conservation of historic buildings, monuments and landscapes.

Manufacturing Energy Toolkit

Help for manufacturers to reduce their energy consumption

Innovate UK

Supports innovative UK businesses to realise the potential of new technologies

Horizon Europe Funding

Research funds to challenges like climate change or food security.

Heritage Enterprise (HE)

Funding to help restore neglected historic buildings and sites and unlock their economic potential.

Help To Grow

Training to help SME business leaders to increase productivity and grow their business.

Gigabite Broadband Voucher Scheme

Grant contribution to pay towards upgrading business broadband

Funding Circle

Peer-to-peer loans for established SMEs 

Flexible AI Upskilling Fund Pilot

Support SMEs in the Professional and Business Services Sector by match-funding AI skills training 

Enterprise Program For Young People

The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years to set up their own business 

Compete For Contract Services

Free support to help businesses compete for major public and private sector contracts

Better Business Finance

Directory of approved finance suppliers for UK businesses.

Be The Business

Independent experts on small business productivity improvement.

National Tooling Loan Fund

Loans to help fund the design, development, and manufacture of tooling.

National Skills Academy

Find quality assured training provision for your sector

Kick Off In Business

A free-to-access short online programme to help you start a business in England.

Innovate UK Business Growth

Advice if looking to commercialise new ideas and succeed in international markets

GetSet For Growth - England

Tailored support to help small and medium-sized enterprises 

Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Fund

Investment to grow and support job creation.

Start Up Loans

British Business Bank Soft Loans


APPLING FOR A GRANT - TIP No 1

Complete the application correctly, follow the instructions and be precise.

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N.E ENGLAND

York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub

Start Your Business On The Path To Success

West Yorkshire Growth Hub

Invested Over 66Million In Over 6,000 Businesses

The Growth Fund

Grant funding for business growth projects that lead to job creation.

Tees Valley Growth Hub

Establish Your Business & Make It Thrive

SME Energy Efficiency Scheme

Guidance and funding for businesses looking to improve their energy efficiency.

PNE Enterprise

Mentoring, start-up business courses and support schemes for business

North Of Tyne Growth Fund

Grant funding for business growth projects that lead to job creation.

North East Growth Hub

Grow & Strengthen Your Business

North East Ambition

Free, impartial consultancy service for SMEs

Key Fund - Midlands & The North

Grants and loans for social enterprises in the North and the Midlands.

Investment Fund - North Of England

Finance to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the North of England

Hull & East Yorkshire Growth Hub

Full Business Support

Growth Through Mentoring

Mentoring for growing businesses in the North East of England.

Finance For Enterprise

Loans and advice for new start, early stage and established businesses 

Enterprise Answers

Business finance, advice and support for businesses of all stages

CDC Enterprise Agency - Durham

Advice and support for new and established businesses.

Business Development Grant Scheme - Scarborough

Grants to help  grow or relocate to the Borough of Scarborough.

Business Start Up Support

Free start-up and ongoing support for businesses in North Tyneside

Business Enterprise Fund NE

Financial support for SMEs in Yorkshire and the North East.

Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC)

Help to solve a process, material, or product development challenge.

AD:ADVENTURE 

A Growth Grant available to new businesses in West Yorkshire.

AD:ADVENTURE 

Free business development support and guidance.


APPLING FOR A GRANT - TIP No 2

Get your application in well before the deadline, dont forget to keep a copy for future referrals.

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N.W ENGLAND

Two Zero

Growth support to scale-up businesses

Tourism Grants Eden

Small grants to help fund projects that will generate tourism and similar economic benefits in Eden.

Rosebud finance

Loans, support and advice for Lancashire businesses.

Red CAT

Technical consultancy, financial and R&D support to commercialise low-carbon tech

Liverpool City Growth Platform

Start Or Grow Your Business In Liverpool

Lancashire Growing Places Fund

Fund lends money to companies that need funding for local property schemes

Key Fund - Midlands & The North

Grants and loans for social enterprises in the North and the Midlands.

Invest Sefton

Advice, support and financial assistance for all business in Sefton.

Investment Fund - North Of England

Finance to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the North of England

Invest In - Manchester

Free support for businesses looking to expand or re-locate in Manchester.

Greater Manchester Growth Hub

Gtr Manchesters Business Support Hub

Growth Start Up - Gtr Manchester

An intensive programme to help business start-ups in the Greater Manchester area.

GC Business Finance

Start-up loans and equity investment for small and medium-sized businesses 

Enterprise Answers

Business finance, advice and support for businesses of all stages

Digital 360 - Manchester

Help for businesses with digital technology in the North West of England

Cumbria Business Growth Hub

Need Support For Your Business

Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub

Supporting Business To Go & Grow

Boost Business Lancashire

Lancashire Business  Growth Hub

Access To Finance

Scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.

Business Continuity Forum - Manchester

Increases awareness of Manchester's business and voluntary sector.


APPLING FOR A GRANT - TIP No 3

 Find out the goals of the grant provider, demonstrate how funding your business will be in step with them.

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MIDLANDS

West Midlands SME Grant Program

The West Midlands SME Grant Programme offers grant support.

Stoke On Trent & Staffordshire Growth Hub

Get Help For Your Business

Starting In Business Program

Workshop on starting and running a business available in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Greater Lincolnshire.

South east Midlands Growth Hub

Free Expert Advice Book A Call Today

Resilience & Innovation Grant

A grant fund supporting businesses to invest in growth and resilience

Midland Engine Investment Fund II

 Flexible loans to SMEs looking to grow across the Midlands Engine area.

Leicester & Leicestershire Business Gateway

Business Support For Leicestershire & Rutland

Key Fund - Midlands And The North

Grants and loans for social enterprises in the North and the Midlands.

Jump Start

Business support workshops to explore self-employment and starting a business.

Invest To Grow

Loans and grants to support  businesses across the East Midlands 

Invest In - Nottingham

Support for businesses looking to relocate or expand in the Nottinghamshire area.

Heavy Duty Vehicle Fund

Birmingham SME could be eligible for up to €200,000 to upgrade their vehicle fleet.

First Enterprise

Government-funded loans for start-ups and businesses looking to grow

Find It Business Opportunities - Worcestershire

Help for Worcestershire businesses to find supply chain opportunities.

Finance For Enterprise

Loans and advice for new start, early stage and established businesses 

Financial & Funded Support - Nottingham Trent University

A range of support for businesses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

En TRESS 2 - Environmental

Supports SMEs with the adoption of environmental technologies 

Enterprising Ashfield

Advice and guidance for people starting or growing a business

Empowering SME's In International Trade

Support exporters and importers, to help them trade internationally

Duplex Investment Fund

Combined grants and loans towards capital purchases for your business.

DRIVEN-ESF 

Grants and support to help SMEs across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to recruit and retain talent

Derby & Nottingham Growth Hub

Business Accelerated In The East Midlands

Coventry & Warwickshire Growth Hub

One To One Business Advice & Support

Business Start Up Grant Scheme - Mansfield

Grant to fund new businesses in the Mansfield area.

Business Growth Grant Scheme - Mansfield

Grants for established businesses in Mansfield for job creation.

Business Loan Scheme

Loans for companies in Coventry and Warwickshire that can’t get finance from mainstream lenders

Business Assist - NBV

One-to-one advisory sessions  available for businesses in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire

Black Country Business Growth

Business Growth In The West Midlands

BCRS Business Loans

Loans to help small and medium-sized businesses develop and grow.

ART Business Loans

To create and safeguard jobs in the West Midlands

 


APPLING FOR A GRANT - TIP No 4

Be clear and concise, avoid jargon keep to the facts in plain English.

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EASTERN ENGLAND

Start Up Program

Support services for  businesses in New Anglia covering Norfolk and Suffolk

Scale Up New Anglia

A support programme for small businesses with potential  in Norfolk and Suffolk

Rural England Prosperity Fund

Capital grant support  based Mid Suffolk to help grow and create new jobs.

Regional Growth Loan

Loans to finance growth for small and medium-sized enterprises

New Anglia Growth Hub

Find Out About Grants & Funding

Low Carbon Innovation Fund  2

Investment for small to medium enterprises to help lower their carbon output.

Greater Lincolnshire Growth Hub

Your Gateway To Business Growth

Central Bedfordshire Council Start Up

 Free 1-2-1 business advice  to anyone thinking of starting a business 

Cambridge & Peterborough Growth Hub

Join Thousands Of Businesses who have benefitted

Business Growth loans

Loans for companies that can't get funding from mainstream providers.

Business Advice - Essex

1:1 advice, start-up services, training and premises.

Business Advice - East Of England

Advice, workshops and loans for those trading less than 2 years


APPLING FOR A GRANT - TIP No 5

Make the budgets and financial information show how the money will be spent.

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LONDON & SOUTH EAST

Small Business Research & Enterprise

Information, seminars and workshops to help London start-up and growing businesses.

Self Employed Support  

Business advice and subsidised training for businesses in Kensington and Chelsea.

Thames Valley & Berkshire

For businesses looking for equity investment in the south-east of England.

Start Up Advice - Woking

Free support and advice for new businesses

Rural England Property Fund

Capital grants support for in Buckinghamshire to create jobs and business growth.

Wenta Mentor Scheme

Up to 6 months' free business support from an experienced business mentor

Wenta Action Zero Gold - Hatfield

Fully-funded Net Zero support for businesses, aimed at reducing Co2 emissions

Wenta Action Zero Gold - Watford

Fully-funded Net Zero support for businesses, aimed at reducing Co2 emissions

Wenta Action Zero Gold - Stevenage

Fully-funded Net Zero support for businesses, aimed at reducing Co2 emissions

Wenta Action Zero Gold _ Hertsmere

Fully-funded Net Zero support for businesses, aimed at reducing Co2 emissions

Surrey (Business Surrey)

Working For Local Enterprise ( Local Authority Based)

South East  Business Hub

Working For Local Enterprise ( Local Authority Based)

Oxfordshire (OxLEP Business)

Working For Local Enterprise ( Local Authority Based)

Newhaven Business Grants Program

Grant funding for SME businesses in Newhaven investing in capital items.

Net Zero Ngage

Programme offers support for businesses on their journey to Net Zero.

London Business Partnership

A programme to help businesses overcome the challenges of renting commercial property

London Business Hub

Working For Local Enterprise ( Local Authority Based)

Hi3 Network

Project supporting businesses to explore new creative technologies.

Hertfordshire Growth Hub

Working For Local Enterprise Local Authority Based

Hampshire Growth Hub

Working For Local Enterprise Local Authority Based

Growth program - Buckinghamshire

The Growth Programme offers professional advice and practical support

Green LEAP Small Business Grant

A small business grant for climate-friendly projects

Get Enterprising - Hertfordshire

Fully-funded specialist support to enable early stage businesses to grow.

Fit To Bid

1:1 advice to help businesses successfully bid for contracts with Tier 1 suppliers.

Enterprise Steps London

Free support to new and established enterprises based in London

Enterprise M3 Funding

Growth loans and equity funding for businesses in parts of Surrey and Hampshire

E- Business Support - Greenwich & Bexley

One to one advice and training for businesses in Greenwich and Bexley 

E- Business Support - Enfield, Waltham Forest & Redbridge

Advice and training to help businesses improve their use of digital tools and technology 

Coast To Capital Growth Hub

Working For Local Enterprise Local Authority Based

Business Support Program - Adur & Worthing

Free events, online learning, networking and mentoring programmes.

Business Support - West Berkshire

General guidance for businesses in or looking to relocate to West Berkshire.

Business Growth Loans

Loans for companies that can't get funding from mainstream providers.

Business Boost Grants

Grants for projects that help the Elmbridge economy.

Business Advice - London

Advice, workshops and loans for those trading less than 2 years

Business Advice - SE England

Free advice, planning and on-going support for business start-ups.

Buckinghamshire Growth Hub

Working For Local Enterprise Local Authority Based

Berkshire Growth Hub

Working For Local Enterprise Local Authority Based

Barking Enterprise Centres 

Support for small or medium businesses in Barking and Dagenham.


APPLING FOR A GRANT - TIP No 6

Explain the benefits of the funding, for example growing the business or job creation

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S.W ENGLAND

West Of England Growth Hub

Full Support for Small Business

Worcestershire Growth Hub

Access Support For Your Business

The Marches Growth Hub

Herefordshire Business Support

SWIG Finance

Loans for new and growing SMEs in the South West of England

Swindon & Wiltshire Growth Hub

Gateway To Business Success

Small business Grant & Funding

Advice and support on funding in Devon and Somerset.

The Hive

Workspace with on-site business support in Weston-super-Mare.

Mobile Boost Scheme

Vouchers towards the cost of indoor mobile signal boosters in Devon and Somerset.

Made Smarter - West Of England

Support to help manufacturing SMEs adopt Industrial Digital Technologies

Low Carbon - Dorset

Free support to help SMEs and community groups in the Dorset Council area

Heart of The South West Growth Hub

Support For Devon & Somerset

Gloucester (Growth Hub)

Fully Funded Support & Advice

Cornwall & Isles Of Scilly Growth Hub

Support Locally For Small Business

Business Growth Dorset

Empowering Dorset Businesses To Thrive

Business Solutions - SW

Programmes to help businesses start, succeed and grow.

Business Advice Training & Support

Advice, training and support for businesses in North Somerset

BCRS Business Loans

Loans to help small and medium-sized businesses develop and grow.


APPLING FOR A GRANT - TIP No 7

Get as much advice as you can, most Business Hub establishment's will help for free.


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