Search for funding online
- Home – Find a grant
search for government grants - Gov.uk – Business finance and support finder
find government-backed business support and finance - Innovate UK
funding for research & innovation
Advice for business
- Heart of the South West Growth Hub
for businesses in Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and Somerset - Access to Finance SW
join the platform to find out about funding and finance available to growing 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 Business Growth
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 - Devon Delivers
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 - 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 - Active Devon
advice and resources for communities and organisations that are supporting people in Devon to take part in physical activity and sports. Active Devon provides support with accessing grant funding.
Have you thought about Crowdfunding?
- Online fundraising – advice and guidance
information and advice from the fundraising regulator