Local and national support
Funding Scotland
Find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise using this free online search engine.
Read MorePathways to Funding
Open to businesses and socially trading enterprises operating across Newcastle, Northumberland and North Tyneside, Pathways to Funding will improve how regional businesses can secure investment.
Read MoreUMi Get Funding
UMi Get Funding simplifies access to grants, finance, and investment with expert advice and tailored support, making business funding clearer, faster, and easier for UK SMEs.
Read MorePeer-to-peer funding
Peer-to-peer funding is mainly loan funding and is available for businesses that are already trading. Platforms are available to help with the search.
Read MoreTools and resources
Understanding the different types of business finance
There are many ways to finance your business from grant funding to equity investment and everything in between. Here, we list the main different finance options for your business and explain how they work.
Your essential finance glossary
BUNDLE: A guide to grants
PODCAST: Richard Bearman on what support is available when starting a business?
Inspiration
When to turn funding down
Jenny Robertson, a corporate partner at law firm Stevens & Bolton, explains how businesses can work out how to get the best deals on finance and funding.
Funding a recruitment drive
Logistics fleet gets investment funding
Funding opportunity for sustainable Scottish businesses
Events and webinars
UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready
WATCH: How do we encourage more entrepreneurship?
WATCH: A guide to business loans
WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment
