Regional support schemes
Enterprise M3 Loan Scheme www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/enterprise-m3-expansion-loan-scheme…
Loans for small and medium-sized businesses (less than 249) in Hampshire and Surrey to help them expand. Delivered through the FSE Group
Enterprise M3 Growth Fund www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/m3-enterprise-growth-fund-surrey-an…
Growth funding for businesses in parts of Surrey and Hampshire. Delivered through the FSE Group
Business Growth Loans www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/business-growth-loans-sussex-kent-s…
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 www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/business-advice-and-support-south-e…
Free advice, planning and on-going support for business start-ups (less than 50 people) in south-east England, delivered through Enterprise First
Enterprise Europe www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/enterprise-europe-network-south-eas…
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
Sustainability Loan Fund www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/sustainability-loan-fund-south-east…
A loan fund to support businesses in the South East that try to reduce carbon emissions. Delivered by the FSE Group
Superfast Broadband www.hampshiresuperfastbroadband.com/business/switch-on
Information on Superfast Broadband provision across Hampshire
General business advice and support from Hampshire County Council www.hants.gov.uk/business/tradingstandards/businessadvice
National support schemes
Fredericks Foundation www.fredericksfoundation.org
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 www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/national-skills-academies-england
Find quality assured training provision for your sector from a National Skills Academy in England
Start Grow Digital Support Platform www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/start-grow-digital-business-support…
Online platform offering resources to help people to start and grow a business
Enterprise Programme for Young People www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/enterprise-programme-for-young-peop…
Helps young people aged 18 to 30 who want to set up their own busines. Delivered through The Prince's Trust
Business Cash Advance www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/business-cash-advance-uk
Alternative financing for UK small business owners, who take over £2500 a month in credit or debit card payments, and have been trading for over 4 months. Delivered through Liberis
Better Business Finance www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/better-business-finance
Free, quick and easy access to a directory of approved finance suppliers for UK businesses
Big Issue Invest www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/big-issue-invest-uk
Helps social enterprises and charities by providing loans and investments
Funding Circle www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/funding-circle-uk
Peer-to-peer loans for established SMEs
Innovate2succeed www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/innovate2succeed-uk
Up to 7 days of specialist innovation help for small and medium-sized businesses. Delivered through Enterprise Europe Network
Horizon 2020 www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/horizon-2020-business-grants-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 www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/competefor-contract-service-uk Free support to help businesses compete for major public and private sector contracts. Delivered by BiP Solutions
Funding and Advice for Space Services www.gov.uk/business-finance-support/funding-and-advice-for-space-servic… Funding, technical and business expertise, networks and partnerships for businesses who are looking to develop a space-based service. Delivered through European Space Agency
Enterprise Investment Scheme www.gov.uk/guidance/venture-capital-schemes-apply-for-the-enterprise-in…
A Venture Capital Scheme for company’s under 10 years old, with less than £15 million of assets
British Business Bank www.british-business-bank.co.uk/what-the-british-business-bank-does
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 www.ukbaa.org.uk
Trade association for angel and early-stage investment, representing over 160 member organisations and around 18,000 investors
Start Up Loans www.startuploans.co.uk
Offering government-backed personal loans o 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: www.gov.uk/business-support-helpline or call 0300 456 3565