Setting up a CIC

Information and guidance on how to set up a Community Interest Company.

Introductory webinar to setting up a CIC

The CIC regulator has released a webinar to support businesses looking to start up a CIC.

Useful contacts and resources for overseas businesses setting up in the UK

Setting up a UK Ltd company from overseas

Information and guidance on setting up a company in the UK from overseas.

Business start-up grant - Forest of Dean District Council

Funding to be used towards a variety of business start up activates including: research and development, installing clean technologies, premises, equipment and product/service launch.

Set up a Charity - 6 things to consider

Some initial steps when you are looking to set up a Charity.

SWEF Enterprise & Business Start Up Fund

Up to £500 is available in grant funding to young people in County Durham and Tees Valley who are in the stages of setting up their business and need funds to take their business to the next level.

Department for Business and Trade (previously DIT) - Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS)

Find overseas customers and export opportunities.

Startup School for Seniors

Startup School for Seniors empowers you to turn your life or work experience into a thriving business you love.

Premises in Tunbridge Wells

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

Build Your Business

Programme for start-up businesses in Northamptonshire

VISAs for overseas residents looking to set-up a business in the UK

Information on VISAs for overseas residents looking to set-up a business in the UK

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

West Essex Business Support Programme

West Essex Business Support is a fully-funded business support programme for SMEs in Harlow, Uttlesford and Epping Forest.

Rochford District Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

City of Cardiff Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Broxbourne Borough Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Co-operative & Community Finance

Loans for co-operatives and social enterprises

Start Up to Scale up

Start Up to Scale Up is a business support scheme targeted at established start ups with high growth potential

This is Me

This is Me is a supported employment agency that can help people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or mental health conditions gain support and empowerment.

Swansea City & County Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

NBV Enterprise Solutions

NBV Enterprise Solutions offers start-up workshops as well as one-to-one business advice.

How to register a Charity

Information around how and what you may need to register for charitable status.

START

A programme for people starting tech or digital based businesses in the West of England