Grants, loans, investment and support programmes for businesses in Leeds, Yorkshire and the North of England. Leeds and West Yorkshire come first. Pick your area to see only what is open to you.
For the North East, the North West or the whole North of England.
Manchester City Council
Increases awareness of business continuity management in Manchester's business and voluntary sector.
Invest Manchester
Invest Manchester offers a free and confidential package of services tailored to individual business needs, including finance and funding guidance, market intelligence, PR and marketing support, property solutions, recruitment and relocation support.
Fylde Council
The Invest in Fylde website showcases all there is to offer to businesses in Fylde.
InvestSefton, InvestSefton (Sefton Council)
Enterprise, business support and inward investment service of Sefton Council, offering help with business plans, finding sites and premises, identifying funding and dealing with the council. Aimed at businesses starting, operating or growing in Sefton.
North Tyneside Council
Dedicated business support service from North Tyneside Council offering expert support for starting, running or growing a business in North Tyneside.
A learning and development agency, empowering enterprise skills and entrepreneurship in collaboration with government, employers, education and community organisations.
Business Durham
Business support and advice service for Durham County Council, offering tailored help with starting, growing or relocating a business in County Durham, including finance advice and premises.
Chamber Low Carbon provides a range of 1-2-1 business support services specialising in energy, resource and water efficiency.
The Millin Charity
Specialist enterprise support for women starting or running a business in Gateshead and Newcastle, including one-to-one advice, workshops, trading opportunities and networking.
Access to finance is a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.
West Lancashire Borough Council
A one-stop business support service run by the Council's Business Engagement Team with partner organisations, covering start-ups, growth, skills and training, commercial property, networking and funding.
GC Insight
A fully funded business support programme in St Helens offering one-to-one advice, workshops, start-up support and bespoke growth programmes. Open to businesses of all sizes and sectors, and to individuals with a business idea.
Your Local Authority Business Support team
Free advice and support from your local authority business support team to help grow your business.
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.
Invest Stockton-on-Tees
The Invest Stockton-on-Tees team provides free, expert business support to companies starting up, growing or relocating in Stockton-on-Tees.
Hartlepool Borough Council, Invest Hartlepool
Free, dedicated support from Hartlepool Borough Council's Economic Growth Team for businesses of all sizes, from sole traders to established limited companies, looking to start, grow or relocate in Hartlepool.
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council
Business engagement service of Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, providing support to businesses at every stage, from pre-start and start-up through to established companies and inward investors.
FIRST
A course for people ready to launch or grow a business, covering business planning, marketing, customer service, negotiation and pitching. It leads to an SFEDI accreditation through workbooks and has online or in-person sessions.
FIRST
A course for people exploring self-employment or a career change, covering networking, the risks and rewards of starting a business, and workbooks that lead to an SFEDI accreditation. It is offered by FIRST, with in-person or online sessions.
FIRST
A free course with practical workshops on public speaking, pitching, market research and networking, plus a 1:1 review call and a certificate. It is offered by FIRST to people before they start a business or apply for jobs.
North East Regional Defence and Security Cluster (NE RDSC)
A regional defence and security cluster that offers networking events, capability showcases, connections and support accessing funding, contracts and new markets to members. Membership is open to North East organisations, UK-based organisations outside the region, and government and funding bodies as strategic partners.
TEDCO Business Support
A bespoke one-to-one session with an expert business advisor, followed by bespoke sessions or workshops on a chosen area of focus, for high-growth trading businesses wanting to grow. Delivered by TEDCO Business Support Limited.
Northumberland Council
A scheme that champions Northumberland's food, drink and hospitality businesses that grow, make or serve products in the county. Members can use the official Taste of Northumberland logo and access events, campaigns and promotional opportunities.
European Franchise Federation
The European Franchise Federation is a not-for-profit association that promotes the franchise industry in Europe and runs a European Code of Ethics for Franchising. It also hosts free online events and webinars.