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Finance & grants
Grants for business investment
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Michelin loans
No Limits Business Investment Deals
(Please note - this link will direct you to an email address)
e: ishwer.tailor@lancashire.gov.uk
t: 01772 536600
No Limits Eureka Process Innovation support
No Limits Eureka Product Development support
No Limits Finance for Growth grants
(You can also email the Finance for Growth team - financeforgrowth@pendle.gov.uk)
No Limits Get Set Grants
Rosebud loans & equity funding
Award winning Rosebud Finance has helped nearly 650 businesses across Lancashire.
Rosebud is a complete financial solution whether as a loan or equity based investment. We aim to support businesses whether they are starting up or expanding especially where projections demonstrate ambition, growth and innovation.
The finance is available to those located, or thinking of relocating, to Lancashire County Council administrative areas. Rosebud is not just finance; it also offers support and advice from mentors, non-executive directors and other professionals.
Small loans for businesses
Transitional loan funds
Venture Capital loan fund
Business Premises & Room Hire
Business premises
Business premises in Burnley & Pendle
Meeting room facilities in Burnley & Pendle
Rent a desk facilities in Burnley & Pendle
Other National Business Support
British Franchise Association
The British Franchise Association is the voluntary self regulating governing body for franchising.
Business Link North West
Business Link is an easy to use support, advice and information service funded by the government and managed by the regional development agencies. It helps new and existing businesses to locate private, public and voluntary business support services.
Chartered Institute of Marketing
CIM is the leading international body for marketing and business development.
Community Development Finance Association
CDFIs are independent organisations which provide loans and support to businesses and individuals.
Companies House
Companies House incorporates and dissolves limited companies; holds records on companies and makes the information available to the public; and provides advice on the statutory obligations of company directors, such as filing annual returns and accounts.
Data Protection
The UK's independent authority set up to promote access to official information and to protect personal information.
East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
The East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce provides support for international trade, information, training and commercial services, with substantial member discounts.
Health and Safety Executive
HSE's job is to protect people against risks to health or safety arising out of work activities.
Northwest Development Agency
The NWDA leads the economic development and regeneration of England's northwest. As a business-led organisation, the NWDA provides a crucial link between the needs of business and Government policies.
Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust delivers a range of support to encourage young people to take responsibility for themselves. One project being 'the business programme' which provides money and support to help young people start up in business.
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA is a leading adviser in the small business community. It's the largest and fastest growing international accounting body. Over half of ACCA's members either work in, or service, small to medium-sized businesses.
The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
BIS's central purpose is to help ensure business success in an increasingly competitive world. It is the voice for business across Government and covers the following key areas: Company Law, Trade, Business Growth, Employment Law, Regional Economic Development, and Consumer Law.
Trading Standards
Trading Standards exists to promote and protect the success of a modern vibrant economy, and to safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of citizens by enhancing the professionalism of members in support of empowering consumers, encouraging honest business and targeting rogue traders.
Our Partners
Burnley Borough Council
Burnley Vision
(Please note this will direct you to visionboard@burnley.gov.uk)
Business Link North West
Lancashire County Developments
No Limits
Northwest Development Agency
Pendle Borough Council
Pendle Vision
Rossendale Borough Council
Local Enterprise Agencies
Hyndburn Enterprise Trust
National Federation of Enterprise Agencies
Ribble Valley Enterprise Trust