Funding opportunities
Community and business funding
Find out about funding opportunities available to local community groups, organisations, and businesses.
It includes details of schemes such HS2 Business Grants funding, aimed at supporting businesses affected by the HS2 development, helping them adapt and thrive during infrastructure changes, find out more.
British business bank start-up loan
The programme offers loans (from £500 to £25,000, at 6% interest) alongside free mentoring and support to individuals who are starting a new business or who have been trading for less than three years.
Further details can be found here.
The Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire growth hub
The Stoke-on-Trent & Stafforshire growth hub provides expert guidance, funding options, and tailored support to help businesses start, grow, and thrive.
From financial advice to connecting with local resources, the hub empowers entrepreneurs and SMEs with tools and mentoring for sustainable success across the region.
Staffordshire business loan fund
Staffordshire County Council partners with BCRS to offer loans of £10,000 to £150,000 for small and medium-sized businesses that are viable but unable to secure funding from banks.
Eligible businesses must be based in Staffordshire, have fewer than 50 employees, and use the loan to support growth or development. Loans are repayable up to a three-year period.
Business loans from BCRS
BCRS business loans was established as a non-profit distributing co-operative lender to support the growth of SMEs with a dedicated business loan fund. They provide loans from £10,000 to £250,000 to businesses across the West Midlands who are unable to secure funding through mainstream lenders.
Green Solutions programme
Green Solutions is a programme that offers support to businesses in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to enable you to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
You can access Business Energy Advice Service support with free energy assessments. Find out more.