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Local and national support

Natural England

Natural England is the government’s advisor on the natural environment.

Made Smarter - West of England

Made Smarter is a programme for manufacturing companies in the West of England area.

Free courses in England

Free training for business owners and those who are looking to start up.

Community Energy England

Space North East England

Space North East England offers opportunities and partnerships to unlock market opportunities within the North East of the England.

Business Support Service for England

You can contact the government’s Business Support Service for free advice.

Sport England - Movement Fund

Grants for non-profit organisations with projects aiming to help people take up sports.

West of England Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Bristol, Gloucestershire and Somerset in the South West.

Rural England Prosperity Fund - Dover

Fund is being used to introduce a new grant scheme for rural businesses and communities

East of England Regional Growth Loan Scheme

Growth loans for businesses in the East of England.

Torridge & North Devon Rural England Prosperity Fund

A range of grant funds for rural businesses in the area.

Repair Grants for Heritage at Risk - Historic England

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

Rural England Prosperity Fund - West Yorkshire

Grants are available. Grant support of between £10,000 and £50,000 is available for eligible projects at intervention rates ranging from 40% to 100%, depending on the nature of the project.

Construction Industry Training Board - (CITB) England, Scotland and Wales

A useful source of support offering training and provide knowledge workshops, set policies and offer guidance to enhance sector performance.

Invest North East England

Invest North East supports businesses looking to locate, relocate or expand to the region.

UKSE (North of England)

UKSE provide loan and equity funding across many business sectors in Tees Valley.

Social Enterprise East of England (SEEE)

Advice on starting and running a social enterprise in Luton & Bedfordshire.

Rural England Prosperity Fund - Surrey

Businesses and charities in the rural areas of Waverley, and businesses charities and community groups in the rural areas of Guildford and Tandridge can apply for a Rural England Prosperity Fund grant

Visit Britain's Visit England - Business Advice Hub

Practical tips, legal obligations and local support for businesses in the tourism sector.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

Membership organisation that provides a wealth of useful resources and insights for accountancy professionals, and businesses.

UWE Bristol Pro Bono Business Advice Clinic (University of the West of England)

A variety of legal advice services are available, including choosing a legal structure for your business.

ProContract - national contracts register

Offers access to contracts for private and public sector organisations across England.

Awards for All (Big Lottery)

National Lottery Awards for All offers grant funding for eligible community projects.

Simpler Recycling Regulations

Workplace recycling regulations due to come into force from 31st March 2025.
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