The Revi-VE 100% grant fund is part of a wider package of support, funded by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP), to help deliver long-term resilience and adaptation to a post-COVID world for the visitor economy in East Sussex, Essex, Kent, Medway, Southend and Thurrock. Read more
This weekend – the 3rd & 4th July 2021 – is Independents’ Day UK, an annual campaign that encourages consumers to shop with independent retailers. Read more
The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses in reopening safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Grants are available from 1 April 2021. Eligible businesses in the non-essential retail sector may be entitled to a one-off cash grant of up to £6,000 from their local council. Eligible businesses in the hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym sectors […] Read more
The Together for Our Planet ‘Business Climate Leaders’ campaign encourages small and micro businesses to commit to cutting their emissions in half by 2030 and to net zero by 2050 or sooner through the new UK Business Climate Hub. Read more
Chelmsford City Council has now received confirmation that it will receive further funding for the Additional Restriction grant. If you applied for the Additional Restriction grant by Sunday 13th June 2021 and your business was eligible, they will pay for the period up to 26th April 2021. Read more
Essex County Council are looking for business proposals to provide employment for people with a learning disability and/or Autism. This is currently a pilot, to provide grant funding of up to £25,000 to new and existing businesses, helping to open or expand businesses, and create paid jobs for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Read more
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is now open for Essex business applicants. The Queen’s Award is one more of the highest honours a business can receive, it provides high profile publicity, global marketing recognition, and is valid for five years. Read more
As part of their work on the Blueprint to a Circular Economy Project, Essex County Council is launching a new Circular Economy Directory. This new service will list a fantastic range of brands, organisations, and charities across the UK project areas (Essex, Brighton, Peterborough and Kent) that are helping to change how we treat our […] Read more
The UN Food Systems Summit competition ‘Best Small Business: Good Food for All’ will identify the best SMEs from across the world transforming food systems for a better tomorrow. Win a share of £100k! Read more
