Grants and Funding

Grants and Funding

There are a number of reasons why a business looks for grants and funding opportunities:

  • Starting a business
  • Working capital
  • Asset purchase
  • Growing a business
  • Debt restructuring
  • And many more

There are a number of financing and grant options that can be explored. 

However, no matter the option it will mean presenting your business idea to potential investors, so you will need to be confident and know your business model inside and out.  Ensure you have a strong business plan in place.

 

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Business Support Programme

UKSPF Business Support Programme, a mix of support activities, 121 guidance and grants for eligible west Cheshire businesses.

Find out more about the projects being delivered through this programme, eligibility and registering your enquiry.

British Business Bank

The British Business Bank is a government-owned business development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.

Whether you’re looking for finance to start a business, grow to the next level, or stay ahead of the competition.

Find out more.

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