-->
Back to Search

Local and national support

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

What are the benefits of employee ownership?

Read on to find out the main benefits of a business being employee owned.

DWP - Support with employee health and disability

This service offers free advice to employers, tailored to the needs of smaller businesses

Tax incentives when employee owned

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

What is Employee ownership and when should you consider it for your business?

More information on Employee ownership.

Corporate Identity Theft

Information and guidance on Corporate Identity Theft and what to do if you fall victim.

Glossary of banking terms

A glossary of banking terms to support your business.

Co-operative & Community Finance

Loans for co-operatives and social enterprises

Employing staff for the first time - Checklists

Information and guides on employing staff for the first time.

DBS - Disclosure and Barring Service

Information on what criminal records checks are and how to have one carried out, which can be mandatory for some job roles and desirable for others.

Capita Procurement Portal

View tender opportunities across the UK.

Disabled Entrepreneurs

Disabled Entrepreneurs assists people with disabilities to move into self-employment.

Persimmon Charitable Foundation

Funding for charities across the UK.

Pay As You Earn for Employers (PAYE)

Your responsibilities as an employer in relation to PAYE.

Deutsche Bank – Made For Good​

The Deutsche Bank enterprise programme for social good,

Business Apprenticeship Grant

Funding towards taking on an apprentice in your business.

International Banking – Making or Receiving Payments

Advice and guidance on sending or receiving money from overseas.

Upskill in Retrofit through Hounslow’s Green Skills Bootcamps

Two GLA-funded Retrofit bootcamps are open for employees from large organizations, delivered by Hounslow and Retrofit Academy CIC.

Facebook Enquiries

TV Licensing for Hospitality

Information and regulations regarding TV licensing for hospitality venues.

National Lottery Community Funds

A range of funds for organisations providing services in their communities

Social Enterprise Newry, Mourne and Down (SENMD)

Advice and guidance on a wide range of topics to support people exploring social enterprise ideas.

Business Lincolnshire Manufacturing Support Programme

The Manufacturing Support Programme is fully funded support designed for businesses that either manufacture, add value or service physical and digital products.

Business Resilience Grant: Renfrewshire

50% match-funded grant from £1,000 up to £10,000
More Local and national support