Finance and support for your business

Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.

Mentoring and online support to help SME business leaders improve the performance of their businesses.

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.

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

A programme of specialised support for aspiring and existing tech entrepreneurs

The Prince's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

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

Peer-to-peer loans for established SMEs in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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

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.

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

Specialist resources and advice to help manufacturers reduce their energy consumption and increase profitability.

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.

A collaborative network and range of resources and events for manufacturers wanting to focus on sustainability.

Confidential advice and support on environmental issues for all UK businesses