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National schemes continued

Open to businesses across England or the UK, including Rochdale.

Open all yearSupport programme

Veterans RV

North East BIC

A 12-week programme of one-to-one and group mentoring and training to help veterans become their own boss.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
Not stated.Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

The Family Business Foundation

The Family Business Foundation, The Family Business Community

Educational and professional development support for current and future generations in small and medium-sized family businesses across all sectors in the UK.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Durham University Business and Partnerships

Durham University

Business support from Durham University including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, enterprise zone accommodation at NETPark, and access to academic expertise and graduate recruitment.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearMembership or networkUK-wide

Federation of Small Businesses membership

Federation of Small Businesses

Membership of the Federation of Small Businesses, giving members advice, financial products, networking groups, and a voice in government. Aimed at self-employed people and small business owners.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeEngland-wide

DevelopMentor

Workwhile

Free training programme for line managers of young apprentices aged 24 or under in SMEs, developing skills to support apprentices.

Amount
FREE place
Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Cyber Essentials

National Cyber Security Centre

Certification scheme to protect businesses against common cyber threats, aligned to five technical controls recommended by the Government.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearGrantEngland-wide

Energy Resilience Fund

Key Fund

Funding for community businesses to retrofit buildings with energy-saving measures, combining grants and loans from £10,000 to £150,000.

Amount
£10,000 to £150,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearLoanUK-wide

Green Seed Fund

Cranfield University

Cranfield University provides capital and advice from the Bettany Centre for Entrepreneurship to help entrepreneurs and start-ups scale their businesses.

Amount
£25,000 to £50,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearTool or resourceUK-wide

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Funding Finder

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Search current funding opportunities from across UKRI, research councils and Innovate UK across academic disciplines and industrial areas.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeEngland-wide

National Careers Service – support for businesses

National Careers Service

Free careers advice and guidance for employers to support staff development, recruitment, reskilling and redundancy management.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearAcceleratorUK-wide

Launch Academy Accelerator Programme

ORE Catapult

An award-winning offshore wind technology accelerator programme for UK start-ups and SMEs, providing technical expertise, business growth support and access to industry sponsors over 12 months.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Convert to a co-op

Co-operatives UK

Resources and support to convert an existing business or organisation to a co-operative, covering employee or community buyouts.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Start a new co-op

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.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 10 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

UK Export Academy

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.

Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

SME Climate Hub

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.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

ICAEW Business Advice Service

ICAEW

Free initial consultation with an ICAEW Chartered Accountant for entrepreneurs, start-ups and small or medium-sized businesses.

Amount
Free consultation
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Knowledge Transfer Network - Innovation

Innovate UK Business Connect

Innovate UK KTN connects innovators with partners and opportunities to accelerate ideas into real-world solutions.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

eBay for Change

eBay

Free programme for social enterprises to set up and grow on eBay.co.uk, with specialist training, marketing support, promos and discounts.

Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

StartUp UK

Enterprise Nation

Free e-learning, business guides, virtual workshops and in-person events for startup entrepreneurs.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearLoanUK-wide

Start Up Loan

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.

Amount
£500 to £25,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearGrantUK-wide

Space Technology

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.

Amount
From £48,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeEngland-wide

National Business Support Helpline

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.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Business Academy

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.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearLoanUK-wide

Growth Impact Fund

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.

Amount
£50,000 to £1,500,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10

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