The Alternative Dispute Resolution for Consumer Disputes Regulations 2015

The options for businesses, and the information requirements, for resolving disputes out of court.

Trading for Good

Funded programmes for people who want to improve our world.

Distance Sales Consumer Contracts Regulations

Government regulations that came into force in 2014 and apply to most businesses selling goods, services or digital content to a consumer.

Deutsche Bank – Made For Good​

The Deutsche Bank enterprise programme for social good,

UK International Consumer Centre (UKICC)

Free advice and assistance with international disputes between consumers and traders.

Good Things Foundation

Good Things Foundation is a charity that helps to tackle digital and social exclusion by providing people with the skills and confidence they need to access digital technology.

Consumer Contracts Distance Sales - Misleading and aggressive selling

Guidance for business and consumers on rights for consumers who have experienced misleading or aggressive selling.

Good Growth - Cornwall & Isles of Scilly

A range of funding opportunities for organisations in Cornwall & Isles of Scilly

Consumer Contracts Distance Sales - Unfair contract terms

Consumer Rights Act 2015: guidance for businesses

Useful information and guidance on consumer rights and how to comply with the law.

Working Minds - good mental health in the workplace

A programme of resources and training to help employers support good mental health in their employees

Online Business Support Programme

A programme of webinars and and guidance for businesses making or selling consumer products in the UK.

General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR)

The EU's new GPSR replaces the 2001 GPSD, effective 13 Dec 2024, with key changes impacting UK-EU trade. It applies to non-food goods but excludes Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales).

Consumer Contracts Distance Sales - Faulty goods

A guide to the rights and obligations that arise when a trader supplies goods to a consumer.

British Retail Consortium

British Retail Consortium is the Trade Association for retailers in the UK.

Retail Start Up Grant

The Retail Start Up Grant is available to new retail, hospitality and leisure businesses across Durham county.

Town Centre Retail Grant & Shop Frontage Grant

Grant funding to help businesses who want to improve their shopfront in Stockton.

Town Centre Loan Fund - Swansea

Interest-free loans available to eligible businesses to fund the acquisition and redevelopment of premises.

TV Licensing for Shops and Offices

Information for shops and offices regarding regulations around TV licensing.

Town Centre Improvement Loans - Wrexham

Interest-free loans available to eligible businesses allowing key properties to be acquired and redeveloped.

Plug-In Van & Truck Grants

Grant funding for manufacturers and resellers of low emission vans and trucks.

Property reuse and conversion interest free loan

An interest free property reuse and improvement loan to encourage purchase or improvements to retail premises across County Durham.

Targeted business improvement grant

A non repayable grant for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure businesses in County Durham to use on improving premises.

North Devon Town Centre Enhancement Scheme

Independent town centre businesses in North Devon can apply for a small grant for improving shop fronts or other potential enhancement projects.