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
Read MoreScotland Food and Drink
Information and resources for food and drink businesses looking to grow.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreFood Drink Devon
Free membership to a supportive network for businesses in the food and drink sector.
Read MoreSustaining Shropshire
Support for innovating businesses in the food and drink or agri-tech sectors of Shropshire.
Read MoreIndependent 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.
Read MoreWolverhampton Independent Retail Loan Fund
If you have been unable to access finance via the bank, loans are available to retail businesses in Wolverhampton.
Read MoreGrow 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.
Read MoreNorth 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.
Read MoreBiorenewables 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.
Read MoreEden Business Support Fund
Eden Business Support Fund provides loan finance from £10,000 to £150,000 to support growth and development plans.
Read MoreSRC - 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.
Read MoreAcumen - 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.
Read MoreNorth Warwickshire Shop Front Improvement Grant
Grant for North Warwickshire businesses to improve their shop fronts.
Read MoreInvest to Grow
A mixture of loans and grants towards projects creating long-term jobs in your business.
Read MoreTrade 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.
Read MoreBusiness Growth Grant - East Ayrshire
The Business Growth grant is available to support the eligible costs of implementing growth plans.
Read MoreThe Shetland Business Start-Up Grant Scheme
The Shetland Business Start-Up Grant Scheme provides funding to newly established businesses in Shetland.
Read MoreBoost Business Lancashire Growth Hub (DS)
Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Lancashire.
Read MoreNet Zero Worcestershire grants
Grant funding to help Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Worcestershire to implement energy saving initiatives.
Read MoreThames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator
Loans and investment for high growth businesses in key sectors.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in East Hampshire
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Test Valley
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Read MoreCertificate of Free Sale
Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) are issued by various Government departments to exporters.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Hart District
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Havant
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Rushmoor
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Southampton
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Eastleigh
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Winchester
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Gosport
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in New Forest
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Portsmouth
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Basingstoke and Deane
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Fareham
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreMyHACCP Food Safety Management System
MyHACCP is a free web tool that will guide you through the process of developing a food safety management system.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Exeter
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Mid Devon
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Plymouth
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in South Hams
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Teignbridge
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Torridge
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in Torbay
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in West Devon
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in East Devon
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreEvents and networking groups in North Devon
Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.
Read MoreMaidstone Rural England Prosperity Fund
Grants between £500 and £15,000 towards capital investment for rural businesses in Maidstone.
Read MoreOrganising Voluntary Events, Procurement and Business Support
Planning and procurement information for community/voluntary sector.
Read MoreNew Business Start Up Grant - Orkney Islands Council
The aim of the Business Start up Grant is to increase the survival rates of new businesses.
Read MoreBoost - Marketing Support York & North Yorkshire
A marketing support programme for York and North Yorkshire tourism and hospitality businesses.
Read MoreImporting and exporting goods with Northern Ireland
Guidance on what the arrangements are when trading goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Read MoreToilet and Sanitary Provisions
Information and legislation for businesses regarding toilet and sanitary provisions.
Read MorePremises in Herefordshire
Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.
Read MoreNottinghamshire County Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Read MoreRegulations for Packaging Producers
Information on the regulations that apply to producers of packaging, including plastic packaging materials.
Read MoreThird 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.
Read MoreThird 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.
Read MoreSimpler Recycling Regulations
Workplace recycling regulations due to come into force from 31st March 2025.
Read MoreBusiness & IP Centre (BIPC) - British Library
Business & IP Centre at the British Library support small business owners, entrepreneurs and inventors.
Read MoreCommunity 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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