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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.

Start-up Idea of The Year

Apply for the Monzo x Enterprise Nation small business grant to win up to £10,000 and accelerate your business idea, product or growth strategy.
Finance & funding Grant Start-up Newcastle upon Tyne Sunderland County Durham Gateshead South Tyneside North Tyneside Northumberland

Green Tourism Programme

Gain a globally recognised sustainability certification
Finance & funding Newcastle upon Tyne Sunderland County Durham Becoming Net Zero Gateshead South Tyneside North Tyneside Northumberland

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

Future Frontiers Fund

The Future Frontiers Fund (FFF) at Cranfield University is enabled by a generous donation from Green Future Investments Ltd (GFIL).
Finance & funding Grant Newcastle upon Tyne Sunderland County Durham Becoming Net Zero Gateshead South Tyneside North Tyneside Northumberland

Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs

For 32 years the Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs has helped creatives bring their ideas and business goals to life.
Finance & funding Grant Business support Start-up Trading business Newcastle upon Tyne Sunderland County Durham Gateshead South Tyneside North Tyneside Northumberland Finance Leadership

SWEF Enterprise & Business Fund

Supporting young people in County Durham and Tees Valley grow their businesses
Finance & funding Grant Trading business County Durham Finance

SWEF Enterprise & Business Start Up Fund

Supporting young people in County Durham and Tees Valley grow their start ups
Finance & funding Grant Start-up County Durham Finance

The Immersive Arts Programme

A funding initiative aimed at supporting UK-based artists working with immersive technologies.
Finance & funding Grant Newcastle upon Tyne Sunderland County Durham Gateshead South Tyneside North Tyneside Finance

Finance and funding events

Discover finance and funding events available throughout the region.

UMi Makes it Easy... to Get Funding – Webinar Series

Navigating the world of grants, finance and investment can be complex and overwhelming. With many ways to finance your business from grant funding to equity ...
  • Online
  • Free
  • Finance & funding

Finance for Beginners Masterclass – Sunderland

Join us for an insightful, face-to-face Finance Basics Workshop at Diego’s Joint CIC in Sunderland, hosted by our resident financial expert, Ernest Dodds. T...
  • Diego’s Joint
  • Free
  • Finance & funding

Finance for Beginners Masterclass – Durham

Join us for an insightful, face-to-face Finance Basics Workshop in Durham, hosted by our resident financial expert, Ernest Dodds. This free, fully accessibl...
  • Oakerside Community Centre
  • Free
  • Finance & funding