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Grow your business with funding and support

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From business advisory boards to grants to fight shoplifting. Access support and funding to take your next step.
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We can help you access training, coaching, and mentoring to develop as a leader.
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From innovation to your digital presence, unlock support, advice and funding to reach new customers and develop new products and services.
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We can help you equip your employees with new skills and knowledge, so your business can thrive.
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Just starting up a business, have less than three employees, or find you're ineligible for our other support?

Reduce your business’ impact on climate and nature

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Explore tailored carbon surveys to identify areas for improvement in your business.
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Be recognised for promoting biodiversity and supporting pollinators in your business.
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Get support to install heat pumps and lower your business’s carbon emissions.
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Funding to reduce carbon emissions and save money on energy bills. Applications currently closed.
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Receive financial support to install rooftop solar panels and cut your energy bills. Applications currently closed.
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From getting started and forming a strategy, through to accessing funding and building your network.
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Use these resources to align your business practices with environmental sustainability.
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Access expert advice and support to retrofit your business for energy efficiency.
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Currently closed, this fund improves biodiversity by funding community-led initiatives for pollinators.
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This simple guide explores how the climate crisis is affecting the West of England.

Develop the skills of your workforce

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Join a community committed to elevating work conditions, employee wellbeing, and business success.
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Develop the skills of your workforce or recruit qualified new employees with Skills Bootcamps.
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Develop skills in your business by providing apprenticeship opportunities.
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Find the right training and development opportunities to advance your career or business.

Frequently asked questions

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority primarily funds these services, with additional support from central government for certain initiatives. In some cases, The Combined Authority collaborates with both the Unitary Authorities (local councils) and with private sector partners.

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority provides services to benefit businesses registered in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Check out the map (PNG, 0.5MB) to cross reference your location.

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