Business Awards & Grants
The Council is committed to encouraging innovation and supporting existing companies that want to grow, as well as helping
those planning to move to the area.
Links for sources of funding to help your business:
www.princes-trust.org.uk
A UK charity that offer start up grants to help unemployed 18-30 year olds set up their own businesses.
www.berr.gov.uk
The Department for business, enterprise and regulatory reform.
www.j4b.co.uk
Comprehensive database of business grants and loans
www.blleics.co.uk
Business Link Leics details information in “sources of finance” to help
businesses seek opportunities for financial assistance.
Business Link East Midlands
Business Link provides access to all the independent information, advice and support needed to start, maintain or grow a business.
www.leicestershirecreatives.org.uk
Support for small arts, design and media businesses.
A number of local grant schemes and initiatives are also available :-
Vibrant Villages Grant Programme
Financial support for rural post offices and retailers. Vibrant Villages
Grant Programme
Leicestershire Heritage Economic Regeneration Scheme
Programme
Scheme of grant aid to provide regeneration through repair and refurbishment of historic commercial and community buildings
and public open spaces in selected rural conservation areas.
Contact Elaine Caswell, Rural HERS Project Officer, Leicestershire County Council Tel: 0116 2657091
Social Enterprise Business Support Programme
Social Enterprise Business Support is a programme of seminars and workshops organised by SEEM for pre-start, start ups,
and established social enterprises in the East Midlands. There is also a grant available for the purchase of business support.
Business Support Programme
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