Useful Links

Search for funding online

Funding Central
grant search facility for the voluntary and community sector
Gov.uk – Business finance and support finder
find government-backed business support and finance
Better Business Finance
help with finding sources of business finance
Innovate UK
funding for research & innovation

Heart of the South West Growth Hub
for businesses in Devon and Somerset
Business & Intellectual Property Centre – Exeter Library
advice and information for business owners, entrepreneurs and inventors
Informi – Association of Accounting Technicians
advice and support for start-ups and small businesses, including tools and templates
South West Investment Group
business loans and advice on accessing finance
Start-Up Loans Company
finance and support for new businesses, including start-up guides and business planning templates
Invest Devon
advice and support for businesses thinking of moving to Devon
University of Exeter Business Service
access to services and facilities
Enterprise Europe Network South West
advice and support on doing business in Europe and accessing EU funding

Enhance Social Enterprise
business support and advice for new and established social enterprises within the Heart of the South West LEP area
Devon Communities Together
information and guidance for social and community enterprises
Dartington School for Social Entrepreneurs
training programmes for social entrepreneurs
The Fruit Tree
consultancy services on starting or developing a social enterprise

Devon Voluntary Action
advice and support to voluntary and community groups through the network of District CVSs: many of the CVSs also provide funding updates and bulletins. Find your local CVS
District councils
most of the Devon districts provide advice to community groups seeking funding and offer small grants to not-for-profit organisations.
Devon Communities Together
advising communities and supporting projects throughout rural Devon
GRIN
grants and funding consultancy services