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Local and national support

National Highways

National Highways (formerly Highways England) works with the Department Transport. They operate, maintain and improve England's highways and major A roads.

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National Business Crime Centre

A resource for businesses to learn about preventing and combatting crime.

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Apprenticeships National Insurance Contributions

What National Insurance Contributions need to be paid for apprentices?

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NLW - National Living Wage

Details on national minimum wage rates for employees.

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National Funding Tools

Grants, Finance & Support Schemes - National Portals

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NCS - National Careers Service

The National Careers Service provides information, advice, and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training, and work opportunities.

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National Lottery Community Funds

A range of funds for organisations providing services in their communities

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National Lottery Heritage Funds

Funding for heritage projects.

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National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC)

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors represents member roofing contractors throughout the UK.

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National Association of Funeral Directors - (NAFD)

The National Association of Funeral Directors represents member funeral homes throughout the UK.

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National Careers Service - Skills Toolkit

The National Careers Service has created a finder tool to help you source free skills training.

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ProContract - national contracts register

Offers access to contracts for private and public sector organisations across England.

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National Tooling Loan Fund

The loan fund has been created to help toolmakers and component manufacturers develop and manufacture tooling or the expansion of tooling capacity.

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National Standards Authority of Ireland - NSAI

NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland) is Ireland’s official standards body.

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National Lottery Awards For All Scotland

Awards for All Scotland funds a wide range of community projects based in Scotland.

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The Peak District National Park Authority

Supporting businesses in the Peak District with support and signposting to other services.

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National Lottery Open Fund for Organisations

The fund aims to support organisations who seek funding to undertake creative activity such as a specific project or production, a programme of creative work, or a period of research and development.

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NCSC - National Cyber Security Centre

The NCSC acts as a bridge between industry and government, providing advice, guidance and support on cyber security.

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Pay & Work Rights Helpline & National Minimum Wage

Information and guidance on work rights and national minimum wage rates.

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National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting - (NICEIC)

The National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting regulates the training and work of electrical enterprises throughout the UK.

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The National Digital Inclusion Network - Digital advice centres

Online Centres Network is overseen by the Good things Foundation which is the UK’s leading digital inclusion organisation.

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National Network of Business & IP Centres (BIPC)

A network of Business and Intellectual Property Centres around the country, for businesses to access intellectual property advice. Many also offer general business support too.

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The Solidarity Fund - The National Lottery Community Fund

This funding is for organisations in England tackling the root causes of inequality, such as poverty, discrimination, and disadvantage.

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Food Crime Confidential - The National Food Crime Unit

A reporting facility where anyone with suspicions of about food crime can report their concerns.

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NCSC - National Cyber Security Centre - Reporting and Threats

Details on how to deal with threats and how to report them as well as details on how to reduce the risks.

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National Careers Service - Skills Health Check

Working through the Skills Health Check can help you to decide what kind of jobs or business type might be right for you.

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Police UK

A range of resources and support for businesses from the police service

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Office for Product Safety and Standards

Are responsible for building national capacity for product safety, for the development of products. They work at the front line with businesses, local and national regulators

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Awards for All (Big Lottery)

National Lottery Awards for All offers grant funding for eligible community projects.

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Skills Development Scotland (SDS)

Scotland’s national skills body supporting businesses with skills development.

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Pluss

Pluss are recognised as one of the leading national disability employment specialists in the UK.

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Action Fraud

Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime.

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Counter terrorism support for businesses and communities

Support from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office. who work with businesses and the communities to advise and explain threats from terrorism

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Plug-In Van & Truck Grants

Grant funding for manufacturers and resellers of low emission vans and trucks.

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SWEF Enterprise & Business Start Up Fund

Up to £500 is available in grant funding to young people in County Durham and Tees Valley who are in the stages of setting up their business and need funds to take their business to the next level.

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Digital Boost

A national programme of support to help businesses develop digital skills.

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Portsmouth PatLib Centre

Portsmouth PatLib is part of a national network of Intellectual Property (IP) Information Centres supported by the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) and offer information on all aspects of IP.

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Minimum Wage Rates for apprentices

Details of hourly minimum wage rates for apprentices.

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Help with compliance

A range of guidance documents on the legislation that the Office for Product Safety and Standards are responsible for enforcing.

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Coming to the UK

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Tools and resources

Guidance and publications from the Office for Product Safety and Standards

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Basingstoke and Deane Council

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

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Stay Safe Film

A short film, produced by the police service, advises on the key options to take in the event of a firearms and weapons attack.

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UKAS - United Kingdom Accreditation Service

UKAS access and accredit organisations that provide certification, testing and calibration services.

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Payroll when employing staff

Information on doing payroll for your business.

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Events and networking groups in Chichester

Organisations that help businesses to find Events and Networking groups.

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Better Business for All

Better Business for All helps you to find what you need to do to achieve or maintain compliance for your business.

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Crawley Borough Council

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

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Dover District Council

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

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Rother District Council

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

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Employing staff for the first time - Checklists

Information and guides on employing staff for the first time.

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Pay As You Earn for Employers (PAYE)

Your responsibilities as an employer in relation to PAYE.

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British Chambers of Commerce

The British Chambers of Commerce help firms of all sizes to achieve more.

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General Support Technology Programme (GSTP)

The General Support Technology Programme (GSTP) is an ESA programme aimed at the development of new and innovative space technologies

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Business Surrey (DS)

Free and accessible support for all businesses in Surrey.

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Liverpool City Region Export Support

This programme is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and offers export support to established or new to export business.

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Unlocking Space for Business

Unlocking Space for Business is a new UK Space Agency programme supporting companies to deliver operational, customer and environmental benefits..

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Central Social & Recreational Grant

Funding for sports facilities to benefit young people under 21 years old.

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Roe Valley Enterprises

Roe Valley Enterprises Ltd (RVE) is a local enterprise agency in the Causeway Coast & Glens council area.

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Belfast Ambassador Circle

Inviting more companies and leaders to visit Belfast and Northern Ireland can bring new opportunities and investment.

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Apprenticeships.Scot

Support with apprenticeships from Skills Development Scotland.

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Tax incentives when employee owned

Information on Tax and Employee Share Schemes from gov.uk.

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East Ayrshire Council

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

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Suffolk Chamber of Commerce

Membership organisation offering business support, events and networking.

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NavISP - Navigation Innovation Support Programme

NavISP is the European Space Agency (ESA) research and development programme for space positioning, navigation and timing products and services.

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Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce

Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce helps businesses to start and grow.

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Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards

The Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards represents, promotes and supports the 15 Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) across the UK.

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Natural England

Natural England is the government’s advisor on the natural environment.

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UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)

Key information, training and networking from the trade association for angel and early-stage investing.

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West Midlands Growth Company (previously Marketing Birmingham)

Information for businesses who are looking to grow in the West Midlands area.

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Waltham Forest Borough Council

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

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Staffordshire Moorlands Council

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

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Sevenoaks District Council

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

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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

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

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Enfield Council

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

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Community Funding Advice and Opportunities - Herefordshire Council

For businesses that are not-for-profit organisations, Herefordshire Council offers support and a regularly updated list of funds to help organisations in their area.

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Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) Growth Hub (DS)

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Leicestershire & Rutland.

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Tourist Accommodation Quality Grading Scheme

The TNI Quality Grading Scheme is designed to give visitors a clear idea of the standards of accommodation, service and cleanliness, which they can expect during their stay.

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Graduate Entrepreneurs - Support Options

For graduates who are considering self-employment as a career option there are several areas of specialist support.

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Boost Business Lancashire Growth Hub (DS)

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Lancashire.

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Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Business Growth Hub (DS)

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Stoke of Trent and Staffordshire.

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Tees Valley Supply Chain

Support for Tees Valley businesses to engage with suppliers and tender for contracts.

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Shop front and high street improvement grant scheme

The Retail Improvement Grant Scheme can offer small grants of up to £5,000 aimed at supporting businesses in making key improvements to their premises and retail operations.

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HMRC Employers Helpline

HMRC's helpline providing information and guidance on a range of topics.

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Nottingham City Starting in Business Programme

Workshops for individuals looking to start a business in Nottingham City.

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Salford Skills for Business Apprenticeship Fund

Support for apprenticeship training for Salford businesses.

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Scottish Land Fund

Grant funding available to support community ownership in rural and urban Scotland.

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Derry City and Strabane District Council

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

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The Hampshire Growth Hub (DS)

Information on the support provided by the Growth Hub covering Hampshire.

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West Oxfordshire District Council

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

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Buckinghamshire Business First (BBF) Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Buckinghamshire.

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Premises in East Suffolk (formerly Waveney)

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

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ISBN - International Standard Book Number

If you wish to sell your publication through major bookselling chains, or internet booksellers, you will be legally required to have an ISBN

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HSE - Health and Safety Executive

The Health and Safety Executive provides a range of information, resources and webinars for businesses.

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Reward-based crowdfunding platforms

Reward-based crowdfunding is for individuals to donate to a project or business with the expectation of receiving a non-financial reward in return. Platforms are available to and raise funds.

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Apprenticeships

Support for apprenticeships and traineeships in England.

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Enterprise Oxfordshire (DS)

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Oxfordshire.

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The HEY Growth Hub

Information on the support provided by the Growth Hub covering the Hull and East Yorkshire.

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Berkshire Growth Hub

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Berkshire.

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Inclusive Supply Chain Programme

Programme for SMEs in London to improve their access to larger supply chains.

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