Open to businesses in Cheshire and Warrington, including schemes for the wider region and the whole country.
Open to businesses across England or the UK, including Cheshire and Warrington.
Co-operatives UK
Resources and support to convert an existing business or organisation to a co-operative, covering employee or community buyouts.
Co-operatives UK
A step-by-step guide to starting a co-operative, with online registration and access to business support and free business banking.
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Free training programme for UK businesses of all sizes looking to grow their international sales through live and on-demand events.
SME Climate Hub
A non-profit global initiative providing free tools and resources to help small and medium-sized companies reduce emissions, commit to net zero by 2050, and build resilient businesses.
ICAEW
Free initial consultation with an ICAEW Chartered Accountant for entrepreneurs, start-ups and small or medium-sized businesses.
Innovate UK Business Connect
Innovate UK KTN connects innovators with partners and opportunities to accelerate ideas into real-world solutions.
eBay
Free programme for social enterprises to set up and grow on eBay.co.uk, with specialist training, marketing support, promos and discounts.
Enterprise Nation
Free e-learning, business guides, virtual workshops and in-person events for startup entrepreneurs.
GC Business Finance, British Business Bank, Business Enterprise Fund
Government-backed personal loan of £500 to £25,000 at 7.5% fixed interest for individuals starting or growing a business in the UK.
European Space Agency (ESA)
Zero-equity funding for companies to integrate space data and technology into commercial services, with ESA consultant support and access to partner networks.
UK Government
Free advice and guidance for small businesses at all stages to find support schemes and publicly funded business support programmes available in their area and across England.
Growth Platform, GOV.UK, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Free webinars on business growth and exporting to help businesses unlock opportunities in the UK and overseas.
Growth Impact Fund, Big Issue Invest, UnLtd
A social impact fund that invests in organisations led by people with lived experience, offering a range of investment options for those starting out or looking to scale.
Creative Growth Finance, Creative UK
Scale-up loans of £100,000 to £1 million for UK businesses in the Creative Industries.
UK Export Finance
Insurance cover against demands for payment under a bond or counter-guarantee.
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Funding programme for all types of heritage projects in the UK, including applications for the funder's strategic initiatives. Projects are funded from £10,000 to £250,000.
Small Business Charter, UK Government
A free, self-paced online course of 17 short videos, about 2 hours in total, covering essential business concepts for growth. Aimed at business leaders wanting an introduction or a refresh.
UK Export Finance
Working capital guarantees to help UK exporters manage cash flow and take on larger export orders.
UK Export Finance
Guarantee for contract bonds to increase banks' appetite to provide working capital.
UK Export Finance
High value facilities over £25 million not tied to an export contract to increase exporting activities.
UK Export Finance
Trade finance facilities up to £25 million to grow exports without need of an export contract.
UK Export Finance
Guarantee for loans to international buyers to finance repeat purchases of goods or services from UK suppliers, for purchases between £1 million and £30 million.
UK Export Finance
Guarantee to a bank making a loan to an international buyer to finance the purchase of design, engineering or technical services from a UK supplier for early project work.
UK Export Finance
Guarantees payments due under bills of exchange or promissory notes.