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Grow your business with funding and support

Funding and support to grow your business

From business advisory boards to grants to fight shoplifting. Access support and funding to take your next step. Access financial and business support.

Access leadership training, coaching, and mentoring

We can help you access training, coaching, and mentoring to develop as a leader. Get leadership and management training.

Technology advice and funding

From innovation to your digital presence, unlock support, advice and funding to reach new customers and develop new products and services.
Unlock tech and innovation support.

Equip your employees with new skills and knowledge

We can help you equip your employees with new skills and knowledge, so your business can thrive. Start developing your workforce.

Getting started in business - startup resources

Just starting up a business, have less than three employees, or find you're ineligible for our other support? Read startup guides and resources.

Reduce your business' impact on climate and nature

Understand and reduce your carbon footprint

Explore tailored carbon surveys to identify areas for improvement in your business. Take a carbon survey today.

Unlock funding to make your business greener

Access grants that help you reduce energy costs and carbon emissions. Apply for a Green Business Grant.

Go solar and reduce your energy costs

Receive financial support to install rooftop solar panels and cut your energy bills. Apply for a rooftop solar grant.

Celebrate your efforts in pollinator protection

Be recognised for promoting biodiversity and supporting pollinators in your business. Apply for the Bee Bold Awards.

Transition to clean, energy-efficient heat

Get support to install heat pumps and lower your business’s carbon emissions. Apply for a heat pump grant.

Your guide to increasing sustainability

From getting started and forming a strategy, through to accessing funding and building your network. Start your green journey here.

Incorporate nature into your business strategy

Use these resources to align your business practices with environmental sustainability. Explore the nature and business toolkit.

Make your business premises energy efficient

Access expert advice and support to retrofit your business for energy efficiency. Get Retrofit West support.

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Support local pollinator-friendly projects (closed)

Currently closed, this fund improves biodiversity by funding community-led initiatives for pollinators. Discover the Community Pollinator Fund.

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Discover the impact of the climate crisis on the region

This simple guide explores how the climate crisis is affecting the West of England. Discover the impact of our changing climate.

Develop the skills of your workforce

Elevate employee work conditions and wellbeing

Join a community committed to elevating work conditions, employee wellbeing, and business success. Become accredited as a good employer.

Develop your workforce with Skills Bootcamps

Develop the skills of your workforce or recruit qualified new employees with Skills Bootcamps. Start developing your workforce.

Boost your workforce with apprenticeships

Develop skills in your business by providing apprenticeship opportunities. Learn more about apprenticeships.

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Enhance employee wellbeing with Thrive at Work

Access resources to support mental health and wellbeing in your workplace. Discover workforce mental health and wellbeing support.

Connect to the skills you need to succeed

Find the right training and development opportunities to advance your career or business. Explore Skills Connect.

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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