Open to businesses in North West England, including schemes for the wider region and the whole country.
North West England's page: people to ring, events nearby and what is only for North West England
The Growth Company
Support for small and medium-sized manufacturing and engineering businesses in the North West to adopt industrial digital technologies, including expert guidance, match funding, digital interns and leadership training.
Fylde Council
The Invest in Fylde website showcases all there is to offer to businesses in Fylde.
Access to finance is a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.
Made Smarter North West
A funded programme for senior leaders and managers in SMEs, mixing online and face-to-face sessions on digital strategy, identifying priorities and where digital tools can help.
Lancashire County Council
Growth support for scale-up businesses
Medilink
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.
RTC North
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.
Open to businesses across England or the UK, including North West England.
The 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.
EIT Culture & Creativity
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.
Innovate UK
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.
Office for Investment
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.
Go4Growth
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.
Business Debtline
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.
Quality Franchise Association
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.
Institute of Directors
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.
Advisory, 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.
My Community
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.
Department for Education (DfE)
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.
UK Finance
An online gateway that lets growing businesses search a list of verified business mentoring organisations in their area. Aimed at growing businesses seeking guidance from experienced business professionals.
Broadway Initiative
A free online hub providing sustainability advice for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with success stories from other businesses.
FutureDotNow
A free online tool that gives organisations a personalised digital and AI readiness report on their workforce. Aimed at employers building workforce digital skills.
NatWest
A free set of advice, articles, lessons, toolkits, smart tools and training for business owners, from idea stage to growth. Users can go at their own pace.
Enterprise Nation
Free digital skills training for small businesses, including online workshops, regional bootcamps, expert blogs and videos, a podcast and free digital marketing templates. Delivered as a joint initiative with Vodafone Business.
Office of the Small Business Commissioner
Free, confidential help for small UK businesses with an unresolved payment dispute with a larger customer, including unpaid invoices and non-payment queries.