Funding, Finance and Investment

Workshops

Whether you're seeking guidance on project funding or kickstarting your business, we've got you covered.

Discover the essential dos and don’ts when making funding applications’. We'll delve into various funding options, including support from friends and family, banking solutions, alternative sources like loans and crowdsourcing, and much more.

Plus, we offer specialised assistance for applying for funding at different times in the year, visit Funding Support for more information.

Finding funding

Government grants

• J4B Grants
• Funding Central
• New Enterprise Allowance

Crowdfunding

• Funding Circle
• Crowd Funding
• Kickstarter
• Indiegogo
• Crowd Cube
• Start-up Loans

Business angels

• The UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)
• The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
• Angel Investment Network
• FSE Group Investor Network
• Northwest Business Angels
• Oxygen Investors (formerly Central England Business Angels)

Further funding resources

• UnLtd
• Business Growth Hub
• Startup Donut
• Startups
• Startup Britain
• Top small business grants in the UK