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Local and national support

CASE

CASE offers practical support and advice to help grow co-operatives, social enterprises and community businesses.

Northumbria Student Law Office

A free legal advice service to individuals and businesses in the North East.

IP for Business

Collection of tools for intellectual property

Advanced Learner Loan (19 years +)

An Advanced Learner Loan can help with the costs of a college or training course.

Ambition Tees - East Durham College

Free digital learning courses for business owners and employees.

Durham University

Durham University provides a great number of services to support businesses.

Learning Curve Group

Learning Curve has available a wealth of courses to support employers, learners and education providers.

CommLaw Legal Clinic (University of Sheffield)

CommLaw is a student-led pro bono project which prepares and delivers free commercial legal advice.

East Sussex Growth Hub

Information on the support provided by the Growth Hub covering East Sussex.

Open To Export - Getting Started

Information and guidance on starting to export for the first time.

York Carbon Negative Challenge Fund

Funding that aims to reduce carbon footprint across York and North Yorkshire.

Torbay Shared Prosperity Support

Free business support schemes for businesses in Torbay to help them start, grow, and innovate.

IPO - Intellectual Property Office

The official government body responsible for granting Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the UK.

West Lothian Council Innovation Grant

A grant fund to help businesses in West Lothian with innovation.

North of Tyne Digital Skills Innovation and Leadership Project

Funded short courses to build digital skills.

Lloyds – Supporting black-owned businesses

Lloyds are supporting black business owners navigate the world of business.

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

Practical guidance and resources for businesses through guides, case studies, articles and videos.

Fit for Net Zero programme

Through Wiltshire Council’s Fit for Net Zero programme they are currently offering SMEs in Wiltshire free energy efficiency surveys to help decarbonise your business and save money on energy bills.

BPP Enterprise Clinic

Free legal advice to those looking to start a business or with existing businesses in England.

Corporate Identity Theft

Information and guidance on Corporate Identity Theft and what to do if you fall victim.

NCSC - National Cyber Security Centre

The NCSC acts as a bridge between industry and government, providing advice, guidance and support on cyber security.

East Hertfordshire District Council Business grants

Grants of up to £3000 are available for businesses planning to open a new trading premise or businesses looking to expand their current premises in the district.

UK Business Climate Hub

The UK Business Climate Hub is an opportunity to join thousands of other businesses tackling climate change.
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