UK Shared Prosperity Fund Business Support Programme
Updated 17 April 2024
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New Digital Connectivity Project Grant funding for digital connectivity projects in rural west Cheshire community building/spaces. This project will support eligible rural west Cheshire community buildings/spaces with free installation of a 5G Ready Antenna and a pre-loaded sim-card to cover data usage for a period of 12 months. Before completing the Expression of Interest Form (EOI) below please use the Magic website, DEFRA's online mapping platform, to check that your building/space is in a rural location, as defined by the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) boundaries. Building/spaces that are not classed as rural by the REPF will be ineligible for the grant. This link provides instructions on how to navigate the Magic website.
Digital Connectivity Grant EOI (before completing the EOI please ensure you have checked rural eligibility using the Magic website - more details above) |
We are launching our Year 3 UKSPF Business Support Programme on the 16 May at the Macdonald Portal Tarporley. You can learn more about the event and register your place here.
In the meantime there is still support available through:
- West Cheshire Start up Club - delivered in partnership with West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce, offering this fully funded service to both members and non-members of the Chamber.
- Race to Zero (Decarbonisation Project - delivery partner Groundwork) - access online, telephone and in person (for larger energy users) information, advice and support from sustainable business experts.
- Business Tapas - whether you are just starting up, a seasoned entrepreneur or a large-scale business expand your knowledge through curated bite-sized, actionable business insights, all in one place.
- Workshops - visit our events page for information about upcoming events.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. Visit UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus for more information.
Visit the Cheshire West and Chester Council website for information on the UKSPF Communities and Place, and People and Skills projects.
Learn about some of the businesses in the west Cheshire area
West Cheshire businesses
Learn about previously funded business support programmes and hear from businesses that have accessed the support.
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