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    Last update 22/07/2025

    2025 Grants and Loans for Small Businesses in Gedling, UK


    🔹 Introduction

    Gedling Borough supports entrepreneurs and small businesses through a variety of national, regional, and local funding options—including grants, government-backed loans, and expert support from the borough council and D2N2 Growth Hub.


    🔹 Available Grants

    Business Start‑Up Grant

    • Purpose: Assists new businesses (up to 12 months trading) with start-up costs (machinery, marketing, premises).

    • Amount: Up to £2,500 (50% of project costs).

    • Deadline: 1 December 2025.

    • Apply via: Registration form → businessgrants@gedling.gov.uk — advisory support provided by Nottinghamshire Business Advisory Service (gedling.gov.uk, LinkedIn).


    Business Growth Grant

    • Purpose: Helps established SMEs (>12 months trading) improve sales, employment, or productivity.

    • Amount: Up to £2,500 (50% of project costs).

    • Deadline: 1 December 2025.

    • Apply via: Same process as above (gedling.gov.uk).


    Empty Shop Grant

    • Purpose: Encourages business occupancy in vacant shops across Gedling centres (Arnold, Calverton, Carlton Hill, etc.).

    • Amount: Up to £2,500 (50% matching).

    • Deadline: Applications accepted until 31 March 2026 (gedling.gov.uk, LinkedIn).


    🔹 Government-Backed Loans

    Start‑Up Loans (British Business Bank)

    • Amount: £500–£25,000 with fixed 6% interest per annum.

    • Support: Business mentoring and planning assistance.

    • Eligibility: UK residents aged 18+, trading under 36 months.

    • Apply: GOV.UK Start‑Up Loan page.


    Additional Finance

    Gedling-based businesses can also access regional schemes via the D2N2 Growth Hub, including R&D support, capital equipment, and energy-efficiency grants (D2N2 Growth Hub, gedling.gov.uk, D2N2 Growth Hub).


    🔹 Local Support & Business Services

    Gedling Borough Council – Economic Growth Team

    • Services: Advice on grants, planning, recruitment, high street development, and business rates relief (gedling.gov.uk).

    • Contact: EcDev@gedling.gov.uk or call 0115 901 3901.


    D2N2 Growth Hub


    Grant Surgeries & Events

    • Monthly surgeries at Gedling Civic Centre to discuss grants and eligibility (July–Dec 2025).

    • Networking: Gedling Business Support Network events (e.g., 'Sell Smarter' in Jan 2025) funded via UKSPF (derby.gov.uk, gedling.gov.uk, LinkedIn).


    🔹 Eligibility Guidance

    • Use the GOV.UK Business Finance & Support Finder for national funding.

    • Engage with the Growth Hub or Economic Growth Team to check local and regional eligibility.

    • Attend free business grant surgeries to explore scheme suitability (gedling.gov.uk).


    🔹 Application Process

    1. Clarify your project – Start-up, equipment purchase, premises, or sustainability.

    2. Identify funding – Choose from Start-Up Grant, Growth Grant, Empty Shop Grant, or loan schemes.

    3. Check eligibility – Confirm trading status, location, and project scope.

    4. Gather documents – Business plan, quotes, cashflow forecasts, trading proof.

    5. Register/apply – Submit registration forms; meet advisors; complete full applications.

    6. Track progress – Follow deadlines and respond to follow-up requests promptly.


    🔹 Additional Tips

    • Network and Mentor: Use Gedling Council events, Growth Hub surgeries, and GMAX Card networking to connect.

    • Plan Early: Research deadlines and scheme specifics ahead of time.

    • Stay Informed: Subscribe to Gedling newsletters, UKSPF updates, and GOV.UK alerts.


    🔹 Contact & Further Information


    ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

     

    🔹 What grants are available from Gedling Borough Council?
    The council offers:
    Business Start-Up Grant (up to £2,500)
    Business Growth Grant (up to £2,500)
    Empty Shop Grant (up to £2,500).
    All require 50% match funding and share a 1 December 2025 deadline (D2N2 Growth Hub, gedling.gov.uk).

     

    🔹 When can I apply for the Empty Shop Grant?
    Applications are open now until 31 March 2026 (gedling.gov.uk).

     

    🔹 How much can I borrow through Start-Up Loans?
    Between £500 and £25,000, repayable over up to 5 years at a fixed 6% rate.

     

    🔹 Who helps with grant applications?
    Gedling Economic Growth Team and Nottinghamshire Business Advisory Service support applicants via surgeries—register to book (gedling.gov.uk).

     

    🔹 What documents will I need?
    You’ll need a business plan, financial forecasts, quotes, evidence of premises/use, and proof of eligibility (e.g., address).

     

    🔹 Can I access loans or grants regionally?
    Yes. The D2N2 Growth Hub offers access to regional schemes (e.g., capital equipment, energy efficiency, R&D) (gedling.gov.uk, D2N2 Growth Hub).

     

    🔹 How often do grants open?
    Council grants are on a cycle with a 1 Dec 2025 deadline. Growth Hub/UKSPF events run year-round.

     

    🔹 Where should I start?

    1. Define your funding purpose

    2. Choose the most suitable scheme

    3. Check eligibility via Council Growth Team or Growth Hub

    4. Prepare documents

    5. Apply

    6. Follow up diligently

     

     

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