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Finance and Funding Toolkit

Sourcing finance and funding is a vital part of any business's growth journey, whether you’re a sole trader, SME or large business. This toolkit is designed to help you build the knowledge and confidence to apply for finance, identify where you can get finance and funding support in the region, and how you can raise other sources of income from grants, tax credits, loans and other products.

Useful resources  

Explore useful information about finance and funding below:

Find a grant

Explore grants available in our region.

Find a loan

Explore loans available in our region. 

Find equity investment

Explore equity investment available in our region.

New digital tool to support businesses with VAT registration

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a digital tool to help non-VAT registered businesses estimate what registering for VAT may mean for them, and their profits.

The VAT Registration Estimator, which is available for free on gov.uk, has been designed to show businesses when their turnover could require them to register for VAT, and what the impact might be on profits.

A VAT-registered business must charge VAT on eligible sales and can usually reclaim it on eligible purchases. The VAT Registration Estimator lets businesses estimate what VAT might be owed or reclaimed when they register. It also links to further information about the registration process. 

News and insights

Talk to one of our team who will help you connect to the support you need to grow and develop your business.

if your local authority isn't listed above, you can view details of how to get in touch with your local Growth Hub

Finance and funding schemes 

Find out more about the finance and funding schemes on offer across the region.

Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS)

Designed to support access to finance for UK smaller businesses as they look to invest and grow.
Finance & funding Loan Newcastle upon Tyne Sunderland County Durham Gateshead South Tyneside North Tyneside Northumberland

NatWest Accelerator Pitch

Pitch your business and you could win a share of £1m
Finance & funding Grant Newcastle upon Tyne Sunderland County Durham Gateshead South Tyneside North Tyneside Northumberland

Create Berwick Cultural Resource Hubs

Grants available for temporary ‘pop-up’ or time-limited cultural resource hubs in Berwick.
Finance & funding Grant Start-up Trading business Northumberland Finance

Creative Impact Grant

Shaping the skills and knowledge of our creative industries
Finance & funding Grant Newcastle upon Tyne Finance

Northstar EIS Growth Fund

The Northstar EIS Growth Fund is a tax-efficient fund that gives investors the opportunity to invest in innovative businesses with high growth potential.
Finance & funding Newcastle upon Tyne Sunderland County Durham Gateshead South Tyneside North Tyneside Northumberland

Growth Impact Fund

Investing in... Your social mission. What makes you different. Growing your organisation.
Finance & funding Equity Newcastle upon Tyne Sunderland County Durham Gateshead South Tyneside North Tyneside Northumberland

Flexible Finance Fund

The Flexible Finance Fund by the Social Investment Business, The Ubele Initiative, and Create Equity offers a blend of grants and loans to Black and Racially Minoritised-led charities and social enterprises in England.
Finance & funding Grant Loan Newcastle upon Tyne Sunderland County Durham Gateshead South Tyneside North Tyneside Northumberland Finance

Amazon Sustainability Accelerator

Are you a sustainable start-up looking to maximise your impact?
Finance & funding Grant Start-up Newcastle upon Tyne Sunderland County Durham Becoming Net Zero Gateshead South Tyneside North Tyneside Northumberland

Finance and funding events

Discover finance and funding events available throughout the region.

North East Fund Drop-In

The North East Fund provides finance to start-up, small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) based in South Tyneside and across the region. To date the North Ea...
  • Jarrow Business Centre
  • Free
  • Finance & funding

Managing your business finances

Understanding the financial considerations when starting & running a business is a vital part of the planning process. This session will cover the key phrase...
  • Online
  • Free
  • Finance & funding, Start-up

North East Fund Drop-In

The North East Fund provides finance to start-up, small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) based in South Tyneside and across the region. To date the North Ea...
  • Free
  • Finance & funding