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
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 - 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
Advice for social enterprise
- 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
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
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