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    Last update 26/07/2025

    2025 Grants and Government‑Backed Loans for Startups in Tewkesbury


    Local Resources 🏙️

    Tewkesbury Borough Council provides business guidance, grant information, and a sign‑posting service to relevant funding and support channels, even if direct grants are limited.

    🔗 Business Support & Funding – Tewkesbury Borough Council

    This page includes:


    Local Grant Opportunities

    🔹 Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Business Grants

    Capital grants ranging from £3,000 to £20,000 for eligible rural micro and small enterprises in the borough, focused on productivity, innovation, and net-zero initiatives.

    Recent rounds offered up to £24,999 per business for energy improvements and diversification.
    (punchline-gloucester.com)


    Government‑Backed Support

    🔹 Start‑Up Loans Scheme
    UK government programme offering up to £25,000 in loans, mentoring and support to startups under two years old. Delivered nationally but relevant across all regions—including Tewkesbury.
    🔗 Start‑Up Loans – Official Website
    (Wikipedia, startupgrant.co.uk)

    🔹 Business Finance Support Finder
    An official GOV.UK tool that helps you find tailored finance options—grants, loans, equity—for your business.
    🔗 GOV.UK Business Finance Support Finder
    (Tewkesbury Borough Council, startupgrant.co.uk)


    Regional Resources

    🔹 The Growth Hub Tewkesbury (Gloucestershire Growth Hub)
    Located within council offices, offering fully funded business support, workshops, one-to-one mentoring, co-working space, and sign-posting to grants and loans.
    🔗 Growth Hub Tewkesbury Support Services
    (Tewkesbury Borough Council)

    This hub specialises in supporting startups, plus advanced engineering & manufacturing businesses.
    (Tewkesbury Borough Council)


    Additional Tips ✅

    • Clarify your funding goals: Be precise about funding value, purpose, and timing.

    • Choose relevant schemes: Focus on grants and loans specific to your industry, location, and growth stage.

    • Present a strong business plan: Include financial projections, funding plans, and strategic goals.

    • Tap into local networks: Use Growth Hub events, council services, and local newsletters for insights and early leads.


    Tewkesbury Borough Council Contact


    🔎 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

     

    ▫️ Q1: What support does Tewkesbury Borough Council provide to local startups?
    A1: They offer business guidance, grant sign‑posting, an e‑newsletter, and referral to resources like the Growth Hub.
    (Tewkesbury Borough Council)
     

    ▫️ Q2: Are there direct grants available?
    A2: The main available grant is via the REPF (Rural England Prosperity Fund), offering £3,000–£20,000 to eligible rural micro and small businesses.
    (Tewkesbury Borough Council)
     

    ▫️ Q3: How much can I get through Start‑Up Loans?
    A3: Up to £25,000, along with mentoring and support, if your business is under two years old.
    (startupgrant.co.uk)
     

    ▫️ Q4: How can I find the best-fit funding options?
    A4: Use the GOV.UK Business Finance Support Finder to discover relevant grants and loans.
    (startupgrant.co.uk)
     

    ▫️ Q5: What services does Growth Hub Tewkesbury offer?
    A5: Fully funded workshops, 1‑2‑1 guidance, workspace, and referrals to specialist funding support.
    (Tewkesbury Borough Council)
     

    ▫️ Q6: Why is a business plan essential before applying?
    A6: It demonstrates your business model, financial viability, and shows how funding will drive growth.

     

    ▫️ Q7: Can networking help me access funding?
    A7: Yes—attending Growth Hub events or subscribing to council newsletters often provides early alerts about grant openings.
    (Tewkesbury Borough Council, tewkesburybusiness.co.uk)
     

    ▫️ Q8: Who can help write or review my grant application?
    A8: The Economic Development team offers support with application writing and connections to similar community initiatives.
    (Tewkesbury Borough Council)
     

    ▫️ Q9: How can I stay informed about new grant rounds?
    A9: Subscribe to Tewkesbury Council’s Business e‑newsletter and follow the Growth Hub and LEP announcements.
    (Tewkesbury Borough Council, tewkesburybusiness.co.uk)
     

    ▫️ Q10: Is support available across the wider South West region?
    A10: Yes, via the full Gloucestershire Growth Hub network, national Start‑Up Loans, and local LEP or social enterprise bodies like UnLtd, Power to Change, or British Business Bank-backed provisions.
    (startupgrant.co.uk)

     

     

     

     

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