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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.
You must be registered as an Authorised Corporate Service Provider (ACSP, also known as an authorised agent), or a user for an ACSP.
Browse a list of available government grants and see if you're eligible to apply for them.
This document details Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) and Harmonised System (HS) codes that are eligible for BICS.
This guidance explains how to apply for support through the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) ahead of applications opening on 1 October 2026.
How to account for VAT if you buy in and resell travel facilities as a principal or undisclosed agent.
A free-to-access short online programme to help you start a business or become self-employed in England.
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.
Funding to support UK-based projects that strengthen critical mineral supply chains and develop innovative capabilities across the critical minerals sector.
Supports innovative UK businesses to realise the potential of new technologies, develop ideas and make them a commercial success.
Loans to help small and medium-sized businesses develop and grow.
Let’s Do Business Finance can support businesses across the South and East of England to access finance of up to £250k.
Funding for research or innovation that's ground breaking, improves European research standards or responds to challenges like climate change or food security.
Free, quick and easy access to a directory of approved finance suppliers for UK businesses.
Access to finance is a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.
Training to help SME business leaders to increase productivity, seize investment opportunities and grow their business.
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.
Able Futures is a funded service that helps employees, self-employed people and employers manage mental health at work.
Financial support for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Yorkshire and the North East.
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.
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