Regional support schemes
Loans for small and medium-sized businesses (less than 249) in Hampshire and Surrey to help them expand. Delivered through the FSE Group - Home | The FSE Group.
Business Growth Loans Business Growth Loans - Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Essex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Norfolk - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Business loans for companies (less than 249) that can't get funding from banks and other mainstream providers. Delivered through Let's Do Business.
Business Advice & Support - this is a good starting point: Business finance and support - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Enterprise Europe Innovate UK Business Growth - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Expert advice for small businesses (less than 249) in the south east of England looking to commercialise new ideas and succeed in international markets. Delivered through Innovate UK.
Superfast Broadband The Hampshire Superfast Broadband Programme · Hampshire Superfast Broadband
Information on Superfast Broadband provision across Hampshire and the latest updates on the Project Gigabit (the government scheme to get ultrafast broadband to hard to reach areas) roll out in East Hampshire.
General business advice and support from Hampshire County Council: Business advice | Business and economy | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk)
National support schemes
Fredericks Foundation Fredericks Foundation - Finance for Social Impact. A not-for-profit Responsible Finance Provider that provides loans to people who want to set up a new business or maintain or expand an existing business. Open to anyone who has a viable business proposition, but cannot obtain mainstream finance
National Skills Academies National Skills Academies - England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Find quality assured training provision for your sector from a National Skills Academy in England.
Enterprise Programme for Young People Enterprise programme for young people - UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Helps young people aged 18 to 30 who want to set up their own business. Delivered through The Prince's Trust.
Better Business Finance Better Business Finance - UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Free, quick and easy access to a directory of approved finance suppliers for UK businesses.
Big Issue Invest Big Issue Invest - UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Helps social enterprises and charities by providing loans and investments.
Funding Circle Funding Circle - UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Peer-to-peer loans for established SMEs.
Horizon Europe Funding: Horizon Europe funding - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Funding for research or innovation that's ground breaking, improves European research standards or responds to challenges like climate change or food security.
WRAP Environmental Business Advice www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/wrap-environmental-business-advice-… confidential advice and support on environmental issues for all UK businesses.
CompeteFor Contract service: CompeteFor contract service - UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Free support to help businesses compete for major public and private sector contracts. Delivered by BiP Solutions.
Funding and Advice for Space Services Funding and advice for space services - UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Funding, technical and business expertise, networks and partnerships for businesses who are looking to develop a space-based service. Delivered through the European Space Agency.
Enterprise Investment Scheme Apply to use the Enterprise Investment Scheme to raise money for your company - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). A Venture Capital Scheme for company’s under 10 years old, with less than £15 million of assets
British Business Bank Discover British Business Bank (british-business-bank.co.uk)
Government-owned organisation that aims to make finance markets work better for small businesses in the UK, working with more than 100 finance partners.
Business Angels Association Home - UK Business Angels Association (ukbaa.org.uk). Trade association for angel and early-stage investment, representing over 160 member organisations and around 18,000 investors
Start Up Loans Start Up Loans - loans for businesses of up to £25,000
Offering government-backed personal loans to individuals looking to start or grow a business in the UK, with mentoring support and range of business offers.
Businesses can get free advice from the government’s Business Support Helpline: Details at: Get help and support for your business - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) or call 0300 456 3565.