The GOV.UK website [3] provides a range of information on grants, finance and loans, and business support such as mentoring, consultancy and funding for small and medium-sized businesses and start-ups.

• The British Business Bank [4] is 100% Government owned, but independently managed, and brings expertise and Government money to the smaller business finance markets. They do not lend or invest directly. Instead, they work with over 80 partners such as banks, leasing companies and web-based platforms to make finance markets work better for small businesses in the UK.

• Enterprise M3 Funding Escalator [5] - the scheme consists of an expansion loan scheme, a short-term loan scheme and an equity growth fund that provides eligible companies with funding for activities that will delivery high-growth and employment opportunities across the EM3 area. 

• J4B Grants [6] provide information on all the latest European grants, UK Government grants and other sources of funding to help start and grow your business.

• A Start Up Loan [7] is a government-backed personal loan available to individuals looking to start or grow a business in the UK. In addition to finance, successful applicants receive 12 months of free mentoring and exclusive business offers to help them succeed.

• Startups [8] is the UK’s leading independent, online resource for anyone starting or growing a business.

• Fredericks Foundation [9] is open to anyone who has a viable business proposition but cannot obtain mainstream finance. Start-ups can attain a maximum of £15,000. For established businesses with a financial track record of at least three years, the maximum loan is £35,000.GRANTfinder

• GRANTfinder [10] is Europe’s leading provider of grants and policy information and has been providing support to UK organisations since 1985. It is a user-friendly, accurate, and professional funding tool, which has helped its users to facilitate the securing of millions of pounds’ worth of support.

• Grants Online [11] is trusted by hundreds of organisations to keep them up to date with the latest funding opportunities. By providing up to date grant funding information, alerts and newsletters, they help businesses maximise funding potential.

• TechRound [12] is an online news site covering news and developments in UK start-ups, entrepreneurs, tech businesses as well as digital government policies and developments across politics affecting the digital and tech industries in the UK and beyond. With regular articles, insights, interviews and how-to-guides. Tech Round are always open to collaborations and news releases from other writers and journalists as well as media comments and appearances.

• Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant - closed at midday on 18 March 2022. Final payments will made by 31 March 2022.
• Omicrom Additional Restrictions Grant (Discretionary) - closed at midday on 28 February 2022. Final payments will made by 31 March 2022.
• Extended Restrictions Grant Scheme
• Restart Grant (main scheme)
• National Restriction Support Grant (16 Feb - 31 March 2021)
• Additional Restrictions Grant (Discretionary Restart scheme)
• Local Restrictions Support Grant for Hospitality and Leisure businesses adversely affected between 2 – 25 December 
• Local Restrictions Support Grant (for businesses forced to close 5 Nov-1 Dec AND from 26 Dec-5 Jan)
• The Additional Restrictions Grant (Phase 2)
• The Additional Restrictions Grant (Phase 3 ) 
• The Christmas Support Payment for Wet-Led Pubs