Throughout the week of 7-11 November 2022 the British Business Bank, along with well-respected business support partners from across the UK, are working together to host the inaugural Business Finance Week 2022. During five days of nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, the British Business Banl are helping smaller businesses learn all about the […] Read more
The Government has announced new financial support for all businesses, and particularly those in the leisure, hospitality, and cultural sectors. Read more
Discover digital and let your business thrive! There’s no better time to kickstart your business’ growth with some great events that are lined up this month. Grant funding is also available! Read more
SELEP are offering grants of up to £2000 for businesses in Essex, East Sussex and Kent from October 18th 2021. Find out how you can prepare for this latest round of funding here. Read more
Voluntary and community sector organisations, community groups and schools in Essex can apply for up to £20,000 of funding to deliver activities that respond to key climate challenges in Essex. Read more
The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) launched on 6 April 2021 and supports access to finance for UK businesses as they recover and grow following the Covid-19 pandemic. RLS aims to help businesses affected by Covid-19 and can be used for business purposes, including, managing cash flow, investment, and growth. It is designed to support businesses […] Read more
Braintree District Council has been allocated £1.15 million to help businesses impacted by the recent extension in COVID-19 restrictions. This discretionary scheme seeks to help businesses in certain sectors who have had their trade severely impacted by the extension of COVID-19 restrictions, regardless of whether they pay business rates or not. Read more
The SELEP COVID-19 Recovery Funds Programme is a £4.4 million programme of support in the areas of business support and skills. It will be used to support the recovery of the economy in 2021, investing directly in those areas across the South East most affected by the pandemic, and providing businesses with the tools they need to build back […] Read more
The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses in reopening safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Grants are available from 1 April 2021. Eligible businesses in the non-essential retail sector may be entitled to a one-off cash grant of up to £6,000 from their local council. Eligible businesses in the hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym sectors […] Read more
Essex County Council has given Chelmsford City Council £286,000 to support businesses to adapt their premises and operations in order for them to continue to function in a Covid-secure way. Read more
