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For Limited Companies (Limited by Shares, LTD)

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  1. Innovate UK: Funds business-led innovation and research. Innovate UK offers grants and support for innovative projects. Innovate UK

  2. British Business Bank: Provides financial support through various schemes and works with lenders to help businesses access finance. British Business Bank

Additional Resources:

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For Grants

  1. Funding Central: A comprehensive resource for voluntary sector organizations, providing access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities. Funding Central.

  2. Grants Online: Lists available grants for various types of businesses and projects across the UK. Grants Online.

  3. Grant Finder: An online platform that provides access to a comprehensive database of grant opportunities. Grant Finder.

  4. Trust Funding: Offers detailed information on grant-giving charities and trusts in the UK. Trust Funding.

  5. Charity Excellence Framework: Provides a range of free resources, including a comprehensive directory of grant-makers. Charity Excellence Framework.

For Loans

  1. 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).

  2. Start Up Loans: Provides government-backed loans and mentoring to start or grow a business. Start Up Loans

Hackney specific:
 

  1. 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)​.

  2. 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/ )

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