We are proud to announce the 33 entrepreneurs from Northamptonshire who have been awarded £2,000 start-up grants in the final funding round of the Build Your Business programme.
The initiative, part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, is delivered by both North Northamptonshire Council and West Northamptonshire Council in partnership with the Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire.
The third round of the programme had an overwhelming response, with over 70 entrepreneurs applying for a £2,000 start-up grant. Leveraging the knowledge, skills and tools acquired from the Build Your Business programme, eligible entrepreneurs had the opportunity to submit a business plan as part of the competitive application process. The small business grant panels reviewed the business plans and awarded 18 grants to businesses in West Northamptonshire and 15 grants to businesses in North Northamptonshire.
We are delighted to introduce the 33 entrepreneurs and small businesses who have been selected for these grants.
North Northamptonshire small businesses include:
Susan - The Present Mindfulness
David - Faith Strong Coaching
Natasha - My Happy Play Cafe
Calum - Tandem Recruitment Group Limited
Clare - Little Bear
Princess - Cessa Events Ltd
Ashley - No.1 Smash & Grab
Evgheni - PHLAME
Clare - Clare Sutherland Wills & Trusts
Paul - Orsini Bistro
Quinlan - TADGH & Co
Anna - Owl Accounting Ltd
Andrea and Chloe - Bespoke Bridal Bliss
Arleta - Massage and Beauty Haven
Danny - True Position CNC
West Northamptonshire small businesses include:
Carol – Abington Fitness
Kelly - Melody Woman Music
Amy - Pixie Digital Assistant
William - Harper & Reid
George - Care Launch
Daniel & Robert - Set In Stone Clothing
Damian - AdvantageAI Pro Ltd
Declan - Learn. Inspire. Deliver. Consultancy Limited
Katie - KB Physio
Julia - Antler and Rose
Nicola - Field Farm Flowers
Kirsty - Indigo Mindful Solutions
Lucinda - Eco-Verse
Madeleine - Maddie the Happy Celebrant
Rob & Christopher - Brand Workshop
Louise - Louise White Coaching
Patricia Greaves, Senior Information Manager at the BIPC Northamptonshire, said:
“The Build Your Business programme has been designed to help both start-ups and existing small business owners, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to help them succeed in their business goals. We have been delighted to work with North and West Northamptonshire Councils to deliver this programme supporting entrepreneurs at the start of their business journeys, and wish to congratulate the grant winners.“
Funded by UK Government
This project is part-funded using £600,000 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
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