Chamber membership offers flexible membership options to help businesses succeed. It is a membership run by West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Membership of a life science business network in the North of England, giving access to industry knowledge, expertise, business support and member introductions. Open to life science businesses based in the North of England.
Amount
£195 to £955
Deadline
Open all year
Area
The North of EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Membership of SEYH, a network for social enterprises and associates with an interest in the sector, with member benefits including directory listing, network events and discounts.
Amount
£25 to £480
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A paid membership of a not-for-profit business growth community offering mentoring from Entrepreneurs in Residence, masterclasses, networking and funding access for Yorkshire businesses and entrepreneurs.
Amount
Tier 1: £550 + VAT annual, or £45 a month (£83 + VAT a month? see note). Tier 2: £650 + VAT annual, or £54 a month (£16 + VAT a month? see note). Tier 3: £1,100 + VAT annual, or £91 a month (£67 + VAT a month? see note).
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Police-led centre that helps small and medium-sized businesses, charities and public sector organisations in North East England and Yorkshire and the Humber improve their cyber security, with fully funded training and Cyber PATH services for subscribers.
Amount
Free membership; fully funded Security Awareness Training and Cyber PATH services for subscribers
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North East England, Yorkshire and the HumberRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A fully funded eight-week course for managers who run digital projects in Yorkshire-based SMEs, covering leadership skills, Industry 4.0 technologies and a business implementation plan.
Amount
Fully funded (no amount stated)
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Funded internships for 2nd, 3rd and 4th year undergraduates and postgraduate students to work in manufacturing SMEs on digital transformation projects for up to 12 weeks.
Amount
Fully funded; grants are paid retrospectively
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A fully funded nine-week course for senior and emerging leaders in Yorkshire-based SMEs who want to drive digital change. Participants attend all sessions and complete a project to shape their firm's growth plan.
Amount
Fully funded
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Help for small and medium manufacturers in Yorkshire and the Humber to adopt digital technology: a free assessment and digital roadmap, intensive technical support from consultants with up to 50% match funding, and digital technology grants of up to £20,000 (50% match funded). Grants are paid after you spend.
Amount
Up to £20,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
RTC North Ltd is a support provider that delivers publicly funded business support, expert advice and innovation programmes across the North of England, for start-ups, scale-ups, manufacturers and supply chains.
Area
The North of EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Fully funded cyber security training for manufacturers in Yorkshire and the Humber, delivered with Sheffield Hallam University across four levels from awareness to ISO 27001 certification.
Amount
Fully funded
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
National schemes 108 schemes
Open to businesses across England or the UK, including North Lincolnshire.
SThe SSE, School for Social Entrepreneurs, Social Enterprise UK
A free 12-month support programme for charities, social enterprises and community organisations preparing for social investment, with a choice of a Match Trading grant or a repayable grant.
Amount
Up to £24,000
Deadline
Closes 6 November 2026 at 12 noon (5 days)
Area
EnglandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Funding of up to €30,000 and a 9-month training programme for early-stage founders with pre-incorporation business concepts in Materials and Built Environment (fashion and architecture). Includes an in-person Startup Sprint and an online Spark Incubation Programme.
Amount
Up to €30k per project (up to €30,000 in funding per selected venture)
Deadline
Closes 16 November 2026 at 5pm (15 days)
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A part-funded security review that helps early-stage UK technology businesses identify and manage key security risks, including those linked to state threats. Participating businesses also receive a £300 Cyber Essentials voucher after the report is submitted.
Amount
Up to £2,500
Deadline
Closes 31 January 2027
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A government information hub for international businesses expanding into the UK, offering guidance on setting up, tax, visas, bank accounts, funding and finding UK experts. It is aimed at overseas businesses looking to set up in the UK.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
A free, fully-funded programme providing tailored training, digital content, templates, events and 1:1 mentoring to help micro businesses, small businesses and VCSEs win public sector work and become Public Sector Supply Ready.
Amount
FREE to use
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Free, confidential and independent debt advice from a charity for small businesses and self-employed people struggling with debt. Advisers have experience of running small businesses.
Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
England, WalesRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A not for profit trade association that assists franchise businesses and individuals interested in starting a business through franchising. It offers free franchise guides, free franchise training courses and access to franchise events.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A membership community for directors and leaders, offering networking, learning resources, and advice services. Membership is open to aspiring directors and those with senior responsibilities, with different tiers available.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
AAdvisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)
Acas offers free, impartial advice on employment rights, rules and best practice, free letters, forms and policy templates, help to resolve disputes without an employment tribunal, and courses and tailored support on employment topics. It is for employees and employers.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
England, Scotland, WalesRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A free online hub of advice, tips and resources from voluntary sector organisations, for community-run businesses (such as community pubs, shops and community centres) and community groups, on topics such as governance, funding and finance, and protecting community assets.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
The Department for Education's online service listing training and employment schemes, such as apprenticeships, that help businesses recruit new staff and upskill existing employees.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10