Funding & support resources

A £20 million fund offering development funding to SME house builders, construction and property development companies

The Key Fund invests in incorporated Community and Social Enterprises that have traditionally been excluded and turned down by mainstream lenders; particularly those in disadvantaged areas.

Through the North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme, funded by the North East Combined Authority, Creative UK are investing £1.5m in loans in the North of Tyne’s cultural and creative industries.

Through the North of Tyne Culture and Creative Investment Programme, funded by the North East Combined Authority, Creative UK are investing £625k of equity finance in the North of Tyne’s cultural and creative industries.

As part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II NEL are offering Smaller Loans from £25,000 to £100,000

Working with UKSE gives you more than just finance. Benefit from the support and knowledge of people who have been there before.

Government support towards the up-front costs of the purchase and installation of electric vehicle chargepoints.

As part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II NEL are offering Debt Finance from £100,000 to £2m

A £35 million commercial property fund that supports developers in the North East.

Eligible businesses in Northumberland can apply for a grant between £10,000 - £300,000.

Support for businesses looking to expand or establish new operations in the North East Combined Authority areas.

The new Start-up Support Programme is available to new retail, hospitality and leisure businesses across County Durham

As part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II Maven are offering Equity finance up to £5 million for ambitious businesses located across the North East of England.

This grant programme will help local growing businesses to access high quality external expertise to deliver business improvement projects.

The Energy Resilience Fund is an initiative assisting community businesses in retrofitting their buildings with energy-saving measures.

A fund designed to drive economic growth by helping businesses to access external expertise to implement business growth and improvement plans.