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Local and national support

Food and drink

Certificates of Free Sale are issued by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to accompany certain food and drink products upon export

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Scotland Food and Drink

Information and resources for food and drink businesses looking to grow.

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The West of England Food and Drink Support Initiative

The West of England Food and Drink Support Initiative (WoEFDSI) is open to food producers, manufacturers, hospitality venues, and food service businesses based in the area.

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Food Drink Devon

Free membership to a supportive network for businesses in the food and drink sector.

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Sustaining Shropshire

Support for innovating businesses in the food and drink or agri-tech sectors of Shropshire.

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Independent Retailer Grant

The Independent Retailer Grant is a grant offered to new and established independent retailers that move into vacant premises in Andover and Romsey town centres.

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Wolverhampton Independent Retail Loan Fund

If you have been unable to access finance via the bank, loans are available to retail businesses in Wolverhampton.

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Stafford High Street Boost

Support and funding for retail businesses in Stafford.

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Grow Your Own Programme

The Grow Your Own programme is supporting pre-start and small food or hospitality businesses to help them grow and develop with fully funded tailored and bespoke support.

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North Devon Town Centre Enhancement Scheme

Independent town centre businesses in North Devon can apply for a small grant for improving shop fronts or other potential enhancement projects.

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Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC)

The BDC is an open-access R&D centre working to develop, scale-up and help commercialise bio-based products and processes.

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Eden Business Support Fund

Eden Business Support Fund provides loan finance from £10,000 to £150,000 to support growth and development plans.

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SRC - South Region College

A team of 11 Innovation & Technology Specialists and Business Development Executives work with SRC and industry to bring the latest research and design from classroom to commerce.

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Acumen - InterTradeIreland

The Acumen programme aims to enhance the capacity and capability of SMEs to take the first formal steps onto the export ladder by helping to fund an experienced and skilled sales resource.

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North Warwickshire Shop Front Improvement Grant

Grant for North Warwickshire businesses to improve their shop fronts.

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Invest to Grow

A mixture of loans and grants towards projects creating long-term jobs in your business.

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Finance for Enterprise

Finance for Enterprise provides loan funding across England.

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Strategic Regeneration Grant

Grants towards projects to help your business grow.

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Trade Export Pathway - InterTradeIreland

If you are at the early stage of developing a cross-border business plan, this programme could help you prepare to export for the first time.

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Business Growth Grant - East Ayrshire

The Business Growth grant is available to support the eligible costs of implementing growth plans.

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The Shetland Business Start-Up Grant Scheme

The Shetland Business Start-Up Grant Scheme provides funding to newly established businesses in Shetland.

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Boost Business Lancashire Growth Hub (DS)

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Lancashire.

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Net Zero Worcestershire grants

Grant funding to help Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Worcestershire to implement energy saving initiatives.

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Growth Guarantee Scheme

Loans to help businesses to invest and grow.

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Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator

Loans and investment for high growth businesses in key sectors.

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Events and networking groups in East Hampshire

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Test Valley

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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Certificate of Free Sale

Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) are issued by various Government departments to exporters.

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Events and networking groups in Hart District

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Havant

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Rushmoor

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Southampton

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Eastleigh

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Winchester

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Gosport

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in New Forest

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Portsmouth

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Basingstoke and Deane

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Fareham

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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MyHACCP Food Safety Management System

MyHACCP is a free web tool that will guide you through the process of developing a food safety management system.

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Events and networking groups in Exeter

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Mid Devon

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Plymouth

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in South Hams

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Teignbridge

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Torridge

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in Torbay

Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in West Devon

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in East Devon

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Events and networking groups in North Devon

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Maidstone Rural England Prosperity Fund

Grants between £500 and £15,000 towards capital investment for rural businesses in Maidstone.

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Organising Voluntary Events, Procurement and Business Support

Planning and procurement information for community/voluntary sector.

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New Business Start Up Grant - Orkney Islands Council

The aim of the Business Start up Grant is to increase the survival rates of new businesses.

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Boost - Marketing Support York & North Yorkshire

A marketing support programme for York and North Yorkshire tourism and hospitality businesses.

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Importing and exporting goods with Northern Ireland

Guidance on what the arrangements are when trading goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Rural England Prosperity Fund - Somerset

Grant funding for rural businesses.

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Toilet and Sanitary Provisions

Information and legislation for businesses regarding toilet and sanitary provisions.

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Premises in Herefordshire

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

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Nottinghamshire County Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

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Regulations for Packaging Producers

Information on the regulations that apply to producers of packaging, including plastic packaging materials.

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Third Sector Support - Community, Heritage, Social Enterprise and Charity Support

A useful collection of funding resources, search tools and consultants for people starting and running a non profit, community, heritage, social enterprise or charity.

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Third Sector Support for the North East - Community, Heritage, Social Enterprise and Charity Support

A useful collection of funding resources, search tools and consultants for people starting and running a non profit, community, heritage, social enterprise or charity in the North East.

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Simpler Recycling Regulations

Workplace recycling regulations due to come into force from 31st March 2025.

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Business & IP Centre (BIPC) - British Library

Business & IP Centre at the British Library support small business owners, entrepreneurs and inventors.

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Community Shares Unit

Community Shares Unit provides resources and guidance via the website including a directory of businesses with Community Shares and listings for news and events.

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