Looking for funding to start up or
develop a business? Here you'll discover a range of
funding opportunities open to businesses in West Lancashire.
Access to finance NW
Access to Finance NW (external link)
offer an impartial, independent and free service to eligible small
to medium size enterprises (some sector restrictions
apply). The service is individually tailored to meet the
needs of your company, helping to match your business with the
right finance.
Email: info.edu@westlancs.gov.uk
Online:
Business Support Enquiry Form
Accelerating business growth in Lancashire
Regenerate Pennine Lancashire
(external link) has secured funding to deliver a capital
investment scheme across Lancashire to help businesses bring
forward investment for expansion projects e.g. premises, plant and
machinery, which will create sustainable jobs. The scheme is due to
be launched soon and we are keen to hear from businesses who may
have plans in the pipeline and are interested in learning more
about this funding opportunity. To submit your interest:
Email: info.edu@westlancs.gov.uk
Online:
Business Support Enquiry Form
Rural business grants
Funding is now available across the rural
areas of Lancashire through the Rural Development Programme for
England, offering support for a range of business
improvement ideas. The programme runs from April 2009 until
December 2013. To find out more contact Karen
Kerrigan on:
Tel: 07875 185532
Email: karen.kerrigan@lancashire.gov.uk
Web: Rural
business grants (external link)
Lancashire small rural scale renewables scheme
This scheme is a simple accessible capital
grant fund to assist businesses in Lancashire that wish to install
small scale renewable energy generation
equipment.
Web: Lancashire
Small Scale Renewables Scheme (external link)
Sefton and West Lancashire Visitor Economy Project
Sefton Council and West Lancashire Borough Council have
successfully secured funding from the Local Sustainability
Transport Fund to deliver a visitor economy project across the two
councils, in partnership with West Lancashire CVS and Sefton
CVS. The area covers the Sefton coast from Waterloo to
Southport, and inland to incorporate western parts of West
Lancashire, including Ormskirk and Burscough.
The funding will concentrate on 5 key
elements:
- Leisure routes and facilities
- Improved facilities for walking and
cycling
- Developing and promoting the visitor
offer
- Southport Cycle Hire
- Southport eastern park and ride
For further information visit Sefton Council (external
link)
Climate change
There are a range of local and national schemes
offering help and funding for businesses. Visit our climate
change pages to find out more.
Rosebud
Rosebud is a complete financial solution whether as a loan or
equity based investment. Support is available for businesses
whether they are setting up or expanding especially where
projections demonstrate ambition, growth and innovation.
The finance is available to those located, or thinking of
relocating, to Lancashire County Council administrative areas.
Rosebud is not just finance, it also offers support and advice from
mentors, non-executive directors and other professionals.
Web:
Rosebud (external link)
Tel: 01772 536652
Business Finance North West
Specialising in providing loan finance for start-ups and
existing businesses looking to develop to the next level.
Tel: 01204 391400
Web: Business Finance North West
(external link)
Resource Efficiency Programme
Groundwork Pennine Lancashire are currently offering free
advice and support to businesses on how to improve resource
efficiency. For further details about the programme call
01254
669045 or download Resource Efficiency
Programme (Adobe PDF format, 143kb).
Download a case study on Cleanbake Ltd (Adobe
PDF format, 1.2mb), a local bakery refurbishment business
who have recently been supported by the Resource Efficiency
Programme.
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