Funding

Government Find a Grant Service

Search for Government grant opportunities.

You can use this service to find a grant that matches your needs, find out if you are eligible to apply and obtain information about the application process.

Sir Thomas White Loan Charity

Interest-free business & education loans.

The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity provides loans to new and existing business owners and postgraduate students across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

• Personal loans for business start-ups, development and postgraduate education.
• Generous 9-year loan term.
• Repayable by equal instalments after 3 years.
• Support on hand from start to finish.

King’s Trust Enterprise Programme

Join the 91,000 young people helped to start a business.

The King’s Trust Enterprise Programme helps young people aged 18 to 30 in the UK start and grow their own businesses through training, mentoring and access to funding. Applicants should have a business idea and a commitment to developing it, though no prior business experience is required.

British Business Bank

Explore finance options with practical guidance and resources.

Helping smaller businesses across the UK access the finance they need to grow by working with partners, offering guidance and supporting a stronger, more inclusive finance market.