Business support

Finance assistance

Are you looking for financial support for your business? If so, see below for a number of organisations who may be able to help.

Start Up Loans

The Start Up Loans Company is a government funded initiative providing start-up support in the form of a repayable loan together with a business mentor for entrepreneurs across England and Northern Ireland. The initiative operates through a network of delivery partners across the country who support entrepreneurs in all industries and sectors.

The loans are available to people of all age groups.

Find a delivery partner.

Enterprise Ventures

Enterprise Ventures is a provider of venture capital and loans to small businesses in England and Wales. They can provide finance of up to £2 million for businesses in all sectors and at all stages of development - from funding for start-ups to investment to help you grow your business, fund a management buy-out or buy-in and replacement capital.

More information can be found at Enterprise Ventures website.

Frederick's Foundation

Frederick’s Foundation is a charity that helps people who wish to set up or expand their own business as a means of achieving financial independence but are unable to access the finance required from conventional sources. They also look to rebuild confidence and self-esteem. They can help you by providing a comprehensive range of business support and microloan funding for start-ups and small businesses.

More information can be found on the Frederick's Foundation website.

EEN London

The Enterprise Europe Network is a key instrument in the EU's strategy to boost growth and jobs. Bringing together around 600 business support organisations from more than 50 countries, they advise small companies on a range of topics, including how to access funding and finance.

The Network in the UK is funded by the European Commission and Innovate UK.

Find more information on the EEN website.

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Business support

Finance assistance

Start Up Loans

Enterprise Ventures

Frederick's Foundation

EEN London

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