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    Last update 20/07/2025

    2025 Grants & Loans for Start‑ups & Small Businesses in Denbighshire, UK


    Introduction

    Denbighshire County Council offers a range of financial support designed to help local startups, micro-enterprises, and small businesses thrive. Explore the key grants and government-backed loans available in 2025.


    Available Grants

    🔹 Transforming Towns Property Development Grant

    • Purpose: Revitalise commercial properties in Rhyl, Denbigh, or Corwen town centres.

    • Amount: £5,000–£50,000 per project (denbighshire.gov.uk)

    • Eligibility: Freehold or leasehold owners (minimum 7-year lease) in designated centres; match funding required. (Business News Wales)

    • Status: Accepting Expressions of Interest; funds limited and awarded first-come, first-served (denbighshire.gov.uk, Business News Wales)

    • Apply: Submit an Expression of Interest online via Denbighshire Council. (denbighshire.gov.uk)


    🔹 Prosperous Denbighshire Shared Prosperity Fund

    • Purpose: Supports micro and small enterprises to innovate, adopt low-carbon practices, and introduce new products/processes. (cadwynclwyd.co.uk)

    • Amounts:

      • Micro-business grant: 100% revenue cover, up to £2,000 (min £1,000)

      • Larger project grant: 70% funding, up to £35,000 with £50,000 spend (cadwynclwyd.co.uk)

    • Eligibility: Existing or new micro/small businesses and social enterprises in Denbighshire. (cadwynclwyd.co.uk)

    • Apply: Online via Cadwyn Clwyd (contact: Donna Hughes at 01490 340500). (cadwynclwyd.co.uk)


    🔹 Denbighshire Community Key Fund

    • Purpose: Strengthens third-sector/community organisations via capital and revenue grants. (DVSC)

    • Funding: 2023–25 saw £1.25 million distributed; capital grants averaged ~£25k, revenue ~£17k (DVSC)

    • Eligibility: Voluntary/community groups, charities, CICs, public bodies.

    • Status: Include in Council support; rounds may continue under UKSPF cycle.


    🔹 Commuted Sums

    • Purpose: Developer-paid grants for outdoor public space improvements.

    • Available To: Community, voluntary, sports, and councils in specified wards (e.g. Rhyl, Ruthin) (denbighshire.gov.uk, cadwynclwyd.co.uk)

    • Deadline: Applications by 12 April 2025.


    Government‑Backed Loans

    🔹 Development Bank of Wales

    • Funds ranging from £1,000 up to several million, in loans and equity.

    • Ideal for businesses in growth/investment phase. (cadwynclwyd.co.uk)


    🔹 Start‑Up Loans Wales

    • Personal loans between £500–£25,000, includes 12 months mentoring support.


    Key Resources

    • Business Wales: National support, mentoring, funding guidance.

    • Denbighshire Council – Grants & Financial Assistance: Local funding pages and eligibility criteria.

    • Cadwyn Clwyd: Local delivery agency for Shared Prosperity grants.

    • Denbighshire Leisure / Community Grant Scheme: Funds for sports, arts & wellbeing groups (up to £15,000) until 28 July 2025 (cadwynclwyd.co.uk, Business News Wales)


    Council Contact Information


    Application Advice

    1. Engage early with Business Wales, Denbighshire officers, or Cadwyn Clwyd.

    2. Verify eligibility and match-funding requirements.

    3. Prepare clear proposals with robust forecasts and cost quotes.

    4. Submit via specified portals before deadlines.

    5. Seek support via masterclasses or mentoring sessions.


    Additional Insights

    • The Transforming Towns grant has funded refurbishments—such as Victorian building conversions—with WG funding up to £650k (Welsh Government News)

    • North Wales PDG scheme invested c.£1.5 million across ten towns, refurbishing 45 properties (Welsh Government News)

    • The Community Key Fund also offered free training, coaching, and capacity-building for community organisations (DVSC)


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

     
    🔹 How much can I apply for via the Transforming Towns Property Grant?
    Between £5,000 and £50,000, with projects evaluated in order of complete applications. (denbighshire.gov.uk)

     
    ▫️ Can businesses in Denbigh or Corwen apply, or just Rhyl?
    Eligible commercial properties must be in Rhyl, Denbigh or Corwen town centres. (denbighshire.gov.uk)

     
    🔹 What support does Prosperous Denbighshire offer?
    It includes micro grants up to £2,000 and larger grants up to £35,000, focusing on innovation, low-carbon investment, and new products. (cadwynclwyd.co.uk)

     
    ▫️ How can community groups apply for Commuted Sums funding?
    Complete the application form before 12 April 2025, available via the council’s website. (denbighshire.gov.uk)

     
    🔹 Who qualifies for the Denbighshire Community Key Fund?
    Voluntary, community, or third-sector organisations applying via DVSC under UKSPF. (DVSC)

     
    ▫️ How much funding did Community Key Fund provide?
    Over £1.25 million across three rounds; capital grants averaged £24,957. (DVSC)

     
    🔹 Can I get a loan from the Development Bank of Wales?
    Yes—loans from £1,000 to several million are available, typically for business growth and investment. (cadwynclwyd.co.uk, cadwynclwyd.co.uk)

     
    ▫️ Do Start‑Up Loans include mentoring?
    Yes—12 months of mentoring is provided alongside financial support.

     
    🔹 What enhancements have happened in town centres?
    Transforming Towns grants refurbished shopfronts in Rhyl (~£130k), protected historic façades, and converted vacant units. (Business News Wales, Welsh Government News)

     

     

     

     

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