Finance and support for your business

Loan fund for SMEs in the manufacturing supply chain who are looking for investment to grow and support job creation.

Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.

Offers funding for civil aerospace research and technology development in the UK.

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.

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, workshops and loans for those looking to start a business and businesses trading less than 2 years in Norfolk, Suffolk and London.

1:1 advice, signposting, start-up services, training and premises.

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.

A programme offering grants, free 1-2-1 business advice and skills training to anyone thinking of starting a business in Central Bedfordshire

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

Capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.

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.

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

Grant contribution to pay towards upgrading business broadband to a high-speed capable connection.

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.

Supports innovative UK businesses to realise the potential of new technologies, develop ideas and make them a commercial success.

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

A free-to-access short online programme to help you start a business or become self-employed in England.

Finance for SMEs in the UK with no fixed payments, fixed terms or security required. The advance is repaid as a percentage of future card sales.

Loans to finance growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the east of England.

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

A support programme for ambitious small businesses with potential for high growth in Norfolk and Suffolk

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

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

Fully-funded specialist Net Zero support for businesses with ambitions to reach net zero. Offering free 1-2-1 advice, skills and support.

Fully-funded Net Zero support for businesses, aimed at reducing Co2 emissions. Free 1-2-1 advice, support & training towards net zero.

Fully-funded Net Zero support, 1-2-1 advice and training for businesses, aimed at reducing Co2 emissions as part of the Watford De-carbonisation project

Fully-funded Net Zero support for businesses, aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. Free 1-2-1 advice, training and carbon footprinting.

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.