33 Northamptonshire Entrepreneurs Awarded Build Your Business Grants

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 

• Laura - Little Learners West Northamptonshire and Kettering 

• 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