GC Angels

Support for entrepreneurs based in the North West with raising equity between £25,000 - £2m to grow and scale their businesses.

Equity crowdfunding

If you have a business already trading then equity crowdfunding could be for you, there any many portals available to use.

YFM Equity Partners

Equity investment for early-stage small businesses with growth potential.

Alternative Business Funding

Alternative Business Funding's online platform can help wherever you are in your business journey.

Funding Accelerator Support - Dorset

Businesses, that are looking to raise equity investment. The LEP is partnering with Dorset-based funding specialist

National Funding Tools

Grants, Finance & Support Schemes - National Portals

BVCA - British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

An industry body for the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK.

Funding Scotland

Find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise using this free online search engine.

Scottish Funding Portal

You can use the portal to find a range of different support and funding options available.

Wigan Council Community Funding

Funding available for eligible community and voluntary organisations in Wigan.

Wolfston Foundation - Funding for Places

Grant funding for registered charities and local authorities.

Breckland Community Funding

A summary of funding support from the local council for community projects.

Regional Selective Assistance funding

RSA is a discretionary grant aimed at encouraging capital investment and job creation in Assisted Areas of Scotland

UKRI Funding Guide

Information and funding finder tools showing a range of funding options from research organisations.

Peer-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.

Skills Funding - Folkestone & Hythe

Funding towards training and qualifications for businesses in Folkestone & Hythe.

IP Advance Grant Funding

Funding for businesses towards making the most of their intellectual property.

Thames Valley Berkshire Funding Escalator

Loans and investment for high growth businesses in key sectors.

Funding search tools/resources for community and voluntary support

Tools and resources to support access to finance.

Lancashire County Council and Funding Circle

Loan finance for businesses with an annual turnover above £100,000, looking to grow and create jobs in Lancashire.

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.

Highland Venture Capital

Highland Venture Capital aims to source equity finance for new-start or growing businesses.

NPIF 2 - Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund 2

Offers loans to businesses that struggle to obtain finance in the primary finance markets.

Scottish Venture Fund - Scottish Enterprise

Equity funding for businesses in Scotland to develop products and/or move into new markets.