FINANCE
Learn where to find grants and finance options to support your business.
As part of Uttlesford District Council's Economic Recovery Plan, we are helping to deliver sustainable economic growth by supporting businesses within our district and by protecting and growing our town centres as economic hubs and increasing tourist spend.
Need help working out which grant or finance option is right for you and your business? There is help available, contact the team and we can refer you to services to help advise you on the best solution for your business.
UDC grants
Current grant schemes offered from UDC
Business Start-up Grant
The Business Start-up Grant is available for start-up and early-stage businesses, i.e., those who have been trading for less than 2 years, in the Uttlesford district.
Business Innovation Grant
The Business Innovation Support Scheme has 2 funds to help local independent businesses to stimulate growth and prosperity and to enhance high street premises.
Rural England Prosperity Fund
Please Note: The Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) is now closed for applications as all the funding has been fully allocated.
Low Carbon Workplace Grant
This scheme offers grants of between £500 up to a maximum of £5,000 (match funded) to Uttlesford businesses wanting to reduce their carbon footprint.
Digital Boost for Business Grant
Please Note: The Digital Boost for Business Grant scheme is now closed for applications as all the funding has been fully allocated.
Seed funding
We are excited to offer seed funding to anyone looking to take part in the Young Entrepreneurs Market organised by Saffron Walden Town Council.
Other grants
Innovate UK
Innovate UK is the UK's national innovation agency. They support business-led innovation in all sectors, technologies and UK regions.
Manufacturing Growth Programme
Supporting SME Manufacturers to grow by identifying, understanding and removing barriers to growth.
Beauty Backed Trust
There are two types of grants available from the Beauty Backed Trust: A start-up grant and a support grant.
Finance advice and support
Explore other options to access funding to help with the initial expenses of setting up and/or the growth of your business.
British Business Bank
We are a government-owned business development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.
British Business Bank - Start Up Loans
Practical business tips and guidance from business advisers and industry experts.
Angels@Essex | University of Essex
The Angels@Essex platform allows entrepreneurs to display their pitch decks to a select number of invited investors.
Government Business Finance Support
Access to finance is a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.
Funding Circle
Whether you're funding exciting opportunities, buying stock or managing cash flow, Funding Circle offers specialist finance to take you further.
Let's Do Business Finance
Offers funding for start-up businesses, businesses wanting to grow and invest in scale up opportunities.
Princes Trust
From training and mentoring support to funding and resources, we're here to help you become the best entrepreneur you can be.
Business Debtline
Free impartial advice from advisors who are experts in debt advice.
The FSE Group
The East of England Regional Growth Loan Schemes, supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, are available to established businesses based within the East of England. The schemes help support eligible businesses that can show strong growth potential and have a medium to long-term funding requirement to deliver that growth.