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Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.

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.

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.

Bedford Rural England Prosperity Fund

Grant funding to support rural businesses in Bedford develop new products and facilities.

East of England Regional Growth Loan Scheme

Growth loans for businesses in the East of England.

Rural England Prosperity Fund - Dover

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

Torridge & North Devon Rural England Prosperity Fund

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

Rural England Prosperity Fund - Somerset

Grant funding for rural businesses.

South Staffordshire Rural England Prosperity Fund

Capital funding to help small business growth, community projects and farm diversification in South Staffordshire.

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.

Test Valley Rural England Prosperity Fund

Grants for capital projects for rural businesses in Test Valley.

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.

Community Energy England

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

Rural England Prosperity Fund - Guildford, Waverley and Tandridge

Grants for rural businesses and community groups in Guildford, Waverley and Tandridge

Stroud District Council Rural England Prosperity Fund

Fund for capital projects in rural areas of Stroud.

Actionable information, tools and resources

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Heart of England offers a helping hand to Women's Aid charities

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Ambitious approach sees Teesside University in top 10% in England for enterprise

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Funding and support on offer to North East England SMEs through Energy Innovation Challenge

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Coventry arts sector provided lifeline through partnership

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Think global and plant local to tackle climate change 

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A world of opportunity for Northern Powerhouse exporters to explore

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£4.5m collaboration to back health innovations for patients

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Significant investment helps AV Dawson service Multi-Million Pound contract

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Polymorph acquisition strengthens cloud services for BCN

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Tyneside Software Business Expands with Barclays Funding

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Teesport becomes first port in Northern Powerhouse to gain international quality mark

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How to Maximise the Value of Your Business

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Continuing support now, but tax rises to pay for this later

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Durham University backs Chamber QES

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How can landlords make the most of their HMOs?

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Recognition for Teesside University for supporting veterans

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£600,000 University of Sunderland Enterprise Zone will help create jobs

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Property agency invests in groundbreaking VR technology

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Bright future for Renovo following investment

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An innovator with plans to embed its technology in a trillion items over the next decade

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Simple steps to support workers who use public transport

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Quick tips for businesses managing their debts

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£35m growth programme opened up to rural businesses

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Zilico support access to cervical cancer screenings in remote areas

Events and webinars

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WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment

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Mythbusting when starting a business

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