Applications are to be made via the Walsall Council Website. The Additional Restrictions Grant is for businesses that have been severely impacted by the national restrictions between Thursday 5 November and Wednesday 30 December 2020, and are not eligible for the Local Restrictions Support Grants.

Applications are to be made via the Dudley City Council Website. The Additional Restrictions Grant is for businesses that have been severely impacted by the national restrictions between Thursday 5 November and Wednesday 30 December 2020, and are not eligible for the Local Restrictions Support Grants.

Applications are to be made via the Wolverhampton City Council Website. The Additional Restrictions Grant is for businesses that have been severely impacted by the national restrictions between Thursday 5 November and Wednesday 30 December 2020, and are not eligible for the Local Restrictions Support Grants.

It is a one-off grant payment available to eligible premises. The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses that are predominantly reliant on delivering in-person services for the general public in the non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses sectors in England.

It is a one-off grant payment available to eligible premises. The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses that are predominantly reliant on delivering in-person services for the general public in the non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses sectors in England.

It is a one-off grant payment available to eligible premises. The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses that are predominantly reliant on delivering in-person services for the general public in the non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses sectors in England.

It is a one-off grant payment available to eligible premises. The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses that are predominantly reliant on delivering in-person services for the general public in the non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses sectors in England.

For Community Interest Companies and Social Enterprises we find, fund and support social entrepreneurs. UnLtd is here to help you realise your potential, build on your ideas and grow your impact. Whether you’re just starting up or are ready to scale up, UnLtd is here to offer you support. Support from our team is exclusive to our award winners. If you are not an award winner, check out our Learning Resources, free to anyone who wishes to use them.

Aerospace Unlocking Potential (Aerospace UP) is a £20M three-year project (2020 to 2022) which aims to support the aerospace supply chain in the Midlands by helping to unlock its innovation potential. The project is being delivered by the University of Nottingham and the Midlands Aerospace Alliance. Aerospace UP is supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which helps businesses to access funding and expertise to improve their performance through innovation in all aspects of their enterprise. As a pan-Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) project, Aerospace UP is available to SMEs in 8 Midlands LEP areas.

The Small Business Commissioner (SBC) is an independent public body set up by Government under the Enterprise Act 2016 to tackle late payment and unfavourable payment practices in the private sector. The SBC covers the whole of the UK - England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

We offer investment from £5k to up to £300k to community and social enterprises operating in the North of England and the Midlands.Details of our standard funds can be found below, but we are committed to providing the right kind of money at the right time, so please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your needs. We have £17 million in loan and grant to deliver over the next 3 years.

The government has introduced a new Kickstart Scheme in Great Britain, a £2 billion fund to create hundreds of thousands of high quality 6-month work placements aimed at those aged 16 to 24 who are on Universal Credit and are deemed to be at risk of long term unemployment.

The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will repay employers the Statutory Sick Pay paid to current or former employees. Who can use the scheme, You can use the scheme as an employer if, you’re claiming for an employee who’s eligible for sick pay due to coronavirus, you have a PAYE payroll scheme that was created and started on or before 28 February 2020, you had fewer than 250 employees on 28 February 2020, across all your PAYE payroll schemes

Dow Schofield Watts Angels brings together early-stage technology businesses with experienced entrepreneurs and investors. Our angels understand the challenges facing growing businesses and have been through the entire growth cycle of building and selling a business themselves, and are now willing to invest time and money in helping others. We are looking for promising early-stage technology companies with inspired founders, particularly those with early revenues but which may fall short of the size required by most technology venture capitalists.

The FSE Group invests in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have the potential for significant growth. Can invest in pre-revenue companies also.

Grants at this present time are available up to £3,000. The Foundation is opening the fund to constituted groups with an income below £250,000 who are providing, but not limited to the following services, Food banks or social eating projects, Delivery of emergency food/medicine parcels to those isolated due to the virus, Street Pastors or those engaging in outreach activities, Befriending services supporting the elderly or vulnerable through isolation.

Businesses will be able to borrow between £2,000 and £50,000 and access the cash within days. Loans will be interest free for the first 12 months, and businesses can apply online through a short and simple form

Science in Industry Research Centre supports companies to develop new science based products 

Grant funding to train/recruit employees and improve IT in preparation for Brexit.

Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 to help deliver employment programmes to the hardest to reach communities

Short term business loans up to the value of £20,000 for a maximum period of 12 months.

Business Support and Funding for Innovative Ideas either through grants or competition-based funding.

Investment funding for charities and social enterprises

Later stage equity funding of upto £2million for businesses with ambitious plans for growth.

Eager to re-build your business, stabilise, then look for new opportunities, Ready to join like-minded businesses to explore new markets, new ways to do business and be ready for the new world. Prepared to commit the time to make this a reality over the next 2-4 months. Then the free part EU funded AIM for GOLD Programme could be for you.You must have been trading for at least 12 months to join the Programme; most sectors are eligible though retail, construction, banking and insurance, estate agents and social care are excluded; for the finance element there must be evidence of trading statements covering at least 2 years.

ScreenSkills offers bursaries  of up to £1,000 to those working in feature film, high-end TV and television. High-end TV refers to big-budget television content and major drama productions

Innovation Networks is a grant scheme offering grants of up £10,000 to SMEs who are working with at least 2 other businesses to develop innovative new products, processes or services.

Early Stage Equity Funding up to £750,000 for businesses looking to get their product off the ground

Eager to re-build your business, stabilise, then look for new opportunities, Ready to join like-minded businesses to explore new markets, new ways to do business and be ready for the new world. Prepared to commit the time to make this a reality over the next 2-4 months. Then the free part EU funded AIM for GOLD Programme could be for you.You must have been trading for at least 12 months to join the Programme; most sectors are eligible though retail, construction, banking and insurance, estate agents and social care are excluded; for the finance element there must be evidence of trading statements covering at least 2 years.

Business loans from £100,000 to £1.5 Million fior companies with up to 250 employees that can demonstrate areas for growth.

BGF is an investment partner for growing companies in every sector of the economy. We provide the tools you need to grow, from funding to expertise, while letting you set the course.

The fund provides a variety of lending services to support the growth plans of SMEs including Up to £250,000 overdraft limit for working capital for manufacturing businesses  

BCRS Business Loans was established as a non-profit distributing co-operative lender to support the growth of SMEs with a dedicated business loan fund. We provide loans from £10,000 to £150,000.  

We manage funding streams acquired from government and use this to effectively support a whole range of projects in the Black Country, with the goal of maximising growth in the region  

A Start Up Loan is a government-backed personal loan available to individuals looking to start or grow a business in the UK.  

Princes Trust Enterprise Programme, Eligibility Criteria 18 - 30 years of age, Employed or studying part time, The Princes Trust offer a 4 day training course called Explore Enterprise that allows the individual to explore if self employment is right for them. Loans can be provided from £500 - £5000 with 6%apr (this is subject to application and credit checks) Grants are a maximum of £1500

National Construction College Providing a range of funding for upskilling the workforce within the construction industry