Funding and Grants

Finance Support

Need financial assistance?

We provide FREE independent support and signposting to new and existing businesses and to individuals who have an idea for a business but do not know where to start with the financial side of things.

British Business Bank 

British Business Bank is a government-owned business development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.

Whether you’re looking for finance to start a business, grow to the next level, or stay ahead of the competition, they deliver greater volume and choice of finance.

The Start up, Scale up and Stay ahead programmes may help to steer you in the right direction. 

A range of current business funding opportunities can be found by visiting the British Business Bank website here. In addition to this, Doncaster Council offers its own discretionary grant for companies looking to invest and create jobs.

Start-up businesses

We provide support in accessing finance for your business, present the opportunities available now and in the future and assist with the development of a case for grant funding, loans, equity or consultancy support.

The Business Enterprise Fund is a not for profit social enterprise, set up to provide loans to SME businesses that will help them thrive and grow when other lenders can’t fully assist.

To learn more visit www.befund.org call 0800 080 3145 or email: info@befund.org

Established businesses

Our Key Account Managers understand how complex the world of finance can be when you are looking to invest. They are here to offer support and hands on guidance to assist and help you manage your business finances.

We offer help with any aspect of business finance and work closely with national, regional and private sector partners to pull together the right funding package for your business. Our comprehensive support also includes:

  • Business health checks
  • Investment readiness
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Understanding business finance options
  • Access to finance - traditional and non-traditional

Available funding

Click on the headers below to find out more about current funding opportunities.

For further support from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority click here:

For more information contact Sue Harrison

Last updated: 25 April 2024, 22:19