Loans and Finance

Whether you are a new business starting out, an existing business looking to grow or would like to develop your workforce, there may be a suitable source of funding available to help.

Better Business Finance

Provides neutral information and support in looking to raise finance for business customers.

British Venture Capital Association

Dedicated to promoting the private equity industry for the advantage of entrepreneurs, investors, practitioners and the general economy.

Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS)

Aims to help small, early-stage companies to raise equity finance by offering significant tax relief to individual investors who purchase new shares in those companies.

The Prince’s Trust

Provides support including business training, key skills, confidence and motivation mentoring and financial assistance for people aged 13-30 years in the start up of their own business.

UK Business Angels Association

The national trade association representing angel and early stage investment in the UK.

South West Investment Group

A not-for-profit organisation investing in businesses throughout the South West of England through grants and soft loans.

Shell LiveWIRE

As the UK's biggest online community for young entrepreneurs (aged 16-30), this provides online support and funding for starting up or growing a business.

Start up Loans: 18-30

A new scheme launched by the Government offering loans to young entrepreneurs to help them start-up successful businesses.

Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG)

The EFG offers lending to businesses that lack the security needed to secure a traditional loan. EFG financing is available through your bank. While the Government guarantees the lender for most of the loan, the Government does not have any impact on the loan decision process.

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