For Limited Companies (Limited by Shares, LTD)
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Innovate UK: Funds business-led innovation and research. Innovate UK offers grants and support for innovative projects. Innovate UK
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British Business Bank: Provides financial support through various schemes and works with lenders to help businesses access finance. British Business Bank
Additional Resources:
For Grants
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Funding Central: A comprehensive resource for voluntary sector organizations, providing access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities. Funding Central.
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Grants Online: Lists available grants for various types of businesses and projects across the UK. Grants Online.
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Grant Finder: An online platform that provides access to a comprehensive database of grant opportunities. Grant Finder.
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Trust Funding: Offers detailed information on grant-giving charities and trusts in the UK. Trust Funding.
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Charity Excellence Framework: Provides a range of free resources, including a comprehensive directory of grant-makers. Charity Excellence Framework.
For Loans
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Recovery Loan Scheme: Available until 2024, this scheme helps SMEs access loans and finance to recover from the pandemic, offering up to £2 million per business group. The government guarantees 70% of the finance to the lender (Hackney Council).
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Start Up Loans: Provides government-backed loans and mentoring to start or grow a business. Start Up Loans
Hackney specific:
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Hackney Wick and Fish Island Creative Enterprise Zone: This program supports creative businesses through the Space Makers Grants, providing funding to improve premises and community offerings. It aims to preserve creative workspaces and support innovation in the area​ (Hackney News)​.
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SWEF Enterprise Fund :This fund has been created to support young entrepreneurs (aged 18-30) to help develop their business and gain support with business investment that they would otherwise not be able to afford. If you are working on an early-stage business or commercial activity, the SWEF Fund may be for you. Applications that clearly explain how a grant will transform your business and take it to the next stage are the most likely to be successful. (https://eastendcf.org/hackney/ )