Finance and support for your business

Able Futures is a funded service that helps employees, self-employed people and employers manage mental health at work.

Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.

Free support, help to access low-cost flexible workspace for new and existing small or medium businesses in Barking and Dagenham.

The programme offers one-to-one advice, mentoring, workshops and resources designed to help start up businesses succeed beyond their early stages, and support existing businesses with their growth plans.

Free, quick and easy access to a directory of approved finance suppliers for UK businesses.

Big Issue Invest helps social enterprises and charities by providing loans and investments.

Advice, databases, publications and workshops for business owners, innovators and entrepreneurs who want to grow.

Let’s Do Business Finance can support businesses across the South and East of England to access finance of up to £250k.

Specialist support and resources to help businesses cut carbon emissions, save energy and work on new technologies.

Free support to help businesses compete for major public and private sector contracts

Tailored one to one advice and training for businesses in the London Boroughs of Greenwich and Bexley to develop and grow online.

Enterprise Capital Funds (ECFs) bring together private and public money to make investments in high growth, early stage, businesses.

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.

Finance for Enterprise provides loan funding across England. They offer an alternative source of finance ranging from £25,001 to £250,000 for businesses who are looking for additional capital or cashflow.

Fully-funded workshops and 1:1 advice to help businesses successfully bid for contracts with Tier 1 suppliers.

Funding, technical and business expertise, networks and partnerships for businesses who are looking to develop a space-based service.

The Growth Guarantee Scheme is a government-backed scheme designed to support access to finance for UK businesses as they look to invest and grow.

Training to help SME business leaders to increase productivity, seize investment opportunities and grow their business.

Funding to help restore neglected historic buildings and sites and unlock their economic potential.

Funding for research or innovation that's ground breaking, improves European research standards or responds to challenges like climate change or food security.

HSE is a national regulator and government department that supports employers, businesses and employees.

Expert advice for businesses looking to commercialise new ideas and succeed in international markets

A programme to help businesses overcome the challenges of renting commercial property

Loans of between £50,000 and £400,000, for projects such as premises refurbishment, building works and equipment purchases that will lead to increased productivity, job creation and business growth.

Grants for the repair and conservation of historic buildings, monuments and landscapes.

Business advice and subsidised training for businesses in Kensington and Chelsea.

Shaw Trust is a national charity that supports disabled and disadvantaged people to prepare for work, find jobs and live more independently.

Information, seminars and workshops to help start-up and growing businesses.

FSE offers a range of loans and equity finance for innovative growth companies.

Supports access to loans and other trade finance facilities for businesses that sell internationally via government guarantees.

Confidential advice and support on environmental issues for all UK businesses

Young Enterprise offers initiatives for all ages from 4 to 25 to help start a business in the UK.