This Fund closed for applications at 5pm on 4th September 2024. You can no longer submit a new application. Fully complete applications submitted before this deadline will be considered on a first come first served basis. We will fund as many applications as we can from the limited remaining budget. If you have recently applied, please be aware that the fund is oversubscribed and we may be unable to approve your application. You should receive email notification of the availability of funding for your application by 11th September 2024. If additional funding becomes available we will provide an update as quickly as possible.
Before starting to complete the application form please ensure you have the following available:
- A copy of the latest bank statement for the account used to operate the business, clearly showing the account number, name and sort code. If the business is already trading this statement should evidence business income and expenditure
- A cash-flow forecast for the next 12 months for your business. You can to use and a Business Gateway adviser can offer guidance on how to complete it
- A copy of either your company’s Certificate of Incorporation, VAT Registration or letter from HMRC confirming your UTR number (Unique Tax Reference)
- Your Council Tax reference number (for your home address)
- Your Non-Domestic rates number (if you have business premises)
- A list of all the items and cost that you are seeking grant support for
- A copy of photographic ID confirming your name (either your passport or driving licence)
- Details of any public sector support your business has received in the last 3 years