Open to businesses in Lancaster, including schemes for the wider region and the whole country.
Lancaster's page: people to ring, events nearby and what is only for Lancaster
Open to businesses across England or the UK, including Lancaster.
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.
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
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
Support for suppliers of critical minerals or goods containing them.
UK Export Finance
Guarantee for loans to international buyers to finance purchases of goods or services from UK suppliers, for purchases between £1 million and £30 million.
UK Export Finance
Guarantee for loans to international buyers to finance purchases of goods or services from UK suppliers, for purchases over £30 million.
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)
Acas gives employees and employers free, impartial advice on workplace rights, rules and best practice, and offers training and help to resolve disputes.
HSE - Health and Safety Executive
Free guidance from HSE, Great Britain's workplace health and safety regulator, on the basic steps a business takes to comply with health and safety law. HSE also runs paid training courses.
Delta Supply Chain
Free support to help businesses compete for major public and private sector contracts
Shaw Trust
Shaw Trust is a national charity that supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently.
Ingeus, Able Futures
Provides no cost, confidential mental health support for individuals to stay well in work, and supports SMEs to build healthier workplaces.
Small Business Charter, Northumbria University
A 12-week leadership development programme for senior leaders, business owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses, covering leadership, innovation, digital adoption, marketing, employee engagement, operations and financial management.
UK Finance
Free, impartial information about business finance, managed by UK Finance: a finance finder that takes one application and shows options from hundreds of providers, a business bank account finder, and guides to over 20 types of finance.
King's Trust
The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Kick Off in Business
A free-to-access short online programme to help you start a business or become self-employed in England.
GOV.UK
A free, government-backed pilot programme offering tailored support, international visits to priority markets, peer-learning and investor connections. It is for ambitious, high-growth UK businesses at a specific stage of growth.
Social Investment Business
Social Investment Business offers flexible funding and long-term support, including financial products and practical guidance, to help charities and social enterprises grow and diversify their income.
School for Social Entrepreneurs
The School for Social Entrepreneurs supports people with purpose through practical learning, Match Trading grants and expert support, to build confidence, skills and connections for social enterprises.
King's Trust
The Kings Trust supports young people aged 18 to 30 to turn their business idea into a reality, through expert-led workshops, one-to-one support and opportunities to apply for funding.
Help Musicians
Help Musicians supports musicians across the UK, through times of crisis or times of opportunity.