Finance by region: East of England

These support schemes and networks are available in the East of England:

• Central Bedfordshire Scholarship and Grant Programme: businesses based in Central Bedfordshire can apply for fully funded scholarship places on a variety of Cranfield University’s prestigious courses for business leaders. Participants who attend will then have the opportunity to apply for grant funding to implement their business growth and decarbonisation plans.
• East Suffolk UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to provide small grants to local SME businesses to become more environmentally sustainable and energy efficiency grants.
• Net Zero Business Advisor Service – free advice for Suffolk-based businesses is provided by a team of expert and impartial advisors. Support matches the business needs and covers everything from carbon reduction plans to accessing funding, and is highlighted alongside Suffolk County Council’s Climate Change Commerical Ask.
• West Suffolk County Council offers advice, support and funding for businesses to improve their energy efficiency.
• West Suffolk grants through the Growth Hub – grants of between £5,000 to £10,000 are being made available to SMEs in West Suffolk through the Growth Hub. The grants, which require businesses to match fund what they are applying for, are available on a first come first served basis and can be used to support businesses in their development, such as through marketing, web design or the purchase of new equipment. They are funded by West Suffolk Council, using part of the money it was allocated from Government under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF). SMEs can contact the New Anglia Growth Hub at www.newangliagrowthhub.co.uk/contact-us or by phoning 0300 333 6536.