Business Grants

Missed our 2024 grants window? Don’t worry – we’ve got more funding opportunities coming in 2025!

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What’s on offer?

During our grant windows, we provide individual grants of up to £5,000 to help businesses grow and thrive.

Who can apply?

We welcome applications from anyone who meets our eligibility criteria – including both current and former borrowers of the Charity.

Eligibility requirements

To be considered for a business grant, you (or your business) must be:

  • over 18 and under 45 years of age as at 29th August 2025
  • currently resident in Leicestershire or Rutland and operating your business from within this area
  • running your business currently, and have been doing so for at least 1+ year and no more than 5 years
  • have an annual turnover of between £8,000 and £150,000
  • able to demonstrate a real need for the grant and the positive impact receiving it will have on your business
  • a sole trader, partnership or limited company. We regret we are unable to accept applications from registered charities or CICs
  • We regret we are unable to accept applications from any individual / business which was successful in receiving a grant from us in previous years.
"Receiving this grant means the world to a small business like ours"
Samuel BallardClub Voyages
Business Grant Leicester
"I’m so grateful to be receiving the grant. Buying the equipment to allow my wellbeing business to run online and globally"
Emily HalfordInnerspace Wellbeing
Emily
"The grant has given us the opportunity to take cans to local bars, restaurants and shops to open up new wholesale routes"
Harry BriceMill Hill Brew Co
Harry Brice

APPLICATIONS

Once an application is received, we will acknowledge receipt. We may also request additional information or ask you to clarify aspects of your application in more detail. The Grant Committee will consider all eligible applications and you will be contacted via email with their decision after the deadline.

KEY DATES

The scheme will be reviewed in 2025 and a further grants scheme may be launched.

 

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BUSINESS LOANS

UP TO £20,000 INTEREST-FREE PERSONAL LOANS

For applicants aged over 18 and under 45 who are starting or expanding a business in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland.

You will not pay any interest at all on one of our loans – amazing but true!

apply now!

Business Grant success stories