Search for funding online
- 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
Advice for business
- 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 - Innovate UK Edge
specialist support to help innovative businesses to grow, including funding advice - SWIG Finance
business loans and advice on accessing finance for businesses in the South West - 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
Advice for social enterprise
- Devon Communities Together
information and guidance for social and community enterprises - Dartington School for Social Entrepreneurs
training programmes for social entrepreneurs
Advice for the voluntary sector
- 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
Have you thought about Crowdfunding?
- Online fundraising – advice and guidance
information and advice from the fundraising regulator