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    Last update 22/07/2025

    2025 Grants and Loans for Small Businesses in East Staffordshire, UK


    🔹 Introduction

    East Staffordshire Borough Council supports entrepreneurs via government-backed loans, locally funded grants, and growth‑focused business programmes, primarily funded under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund heading into 2025.


    🔹 Government‑Backed Loans

    Start‑Up Loans (British Business Bank)


    🔹 Local Grants & Support

    Boosting Business Programme

    • Purpose: Supports business growth and start‑ups

    • Amount: New firms: £500–£5,000; existing firms: up to £10,000

    • Match funding: Applicants must provide 40–60% match depending on stage (Stoke on Trent Staffordshire Growth Hub, LinkedIn, Wordsmith)

    • Funding pool: £100,000 in 2024–25, part of £770,000 UKSPF allocation (greaterbirminghamchambers.com)

    • Process: First-come, first-served; contact Enterprise team to apply


    Step‑Up Loans

    • Purpose: Interest-free support for growth-stage businesses (2–5 years)

    • Amount: Up to £5,000

    • Funding source: UKSPF via Growth Hub pilot (LinkedIn)


    Green Loan Fund (Staffordshire-wide)

    • Purpose: Interest-free loans for sustainable improvements (e.g., energy upgrades)

    • Amount: £5,000–£200,000 repayable over 2 years, interest free (staffordshire.gov.uk, staffordshire.moderngov.co.uk)

    • Access: Through Staffordshire County & City Growth Hubs; open in East Staffordshire district


    🔹 Regional & County Business Support

    Staffordshire Growth Hub & “Staffordshire Means Business”


    🔹 Eligibility Guidance


    🔹 Application Process

    1. Define your business need clearly

    2. Match your project to the correct scheme

    3. Check for eligibility and match funding requirements

    4. Gather supporting documentation (plan, quotes, forecasts)

    5. Contact Enterprise Team (Boosting), Growth Hub (Step‑Up/Green Loans)

    6. Apply early—the boosting programme is first‑come, first‑served

    7. Attend diagnostic sessions and follow up with advisors


    🔹 Additional Tips

    • Act fast—Boosting funding often closes quickly (Stoke on Trent Staffordshire Growth Hub, content.govdelivery.com)

    • Use Growth Hub diagnostics to tie your proposal to scheme requirements

    • Use Green Loans to finance half-cost energy-efficient upgrades

    • Engage with networking events and peer mentoring programmes through Growth Hub


    🔹 Contact & Further Information


    âť“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

     

    🔹 How much can I get from the Boosting Business Programme?
    Start‑ups: £500–£5,000; established businesses: up to £10,000 (with 40–60% match funding) (Stoke on Trent Staffordshire Growth Hub)

     

    🔹 Is match funding required?
    Yes—Boosting Business requires match funding (40–60%). Step‑Up loans and Green Loans do not require match funding.

     

    🔹 What are Step‑Up Loans?
    Interest-free loans up to £5,000 for businesses trading 2–5 years in East Staffordshire (Stoke on Trent Staffordshire Growth Hub, LinkedIn)

     

    🔹 How do I get a loan for energy upgrades?
    Apply via Staffordshire Growth Hub. Green Loan Fund offers interest-free loans (£5k–£200k) repayable in 2 years to match-energy grant funds (staffordshire.gov.uk)

     

    🔹 Can I apply for multiple schemes?
    Yes—as long as eligibility for each is met.

     

    🔹 Where can I get help preparing my application?
    Staffordshire Growth Hub and East Staffordshire Enterprise Team offer diagnostic sessions and mentoring via Staffordshire Means Business (Startup Grant)

     

    🔹 Who do I call to start?

    • Boosting Business & Step‑Up: 01283 508625/508592

    • Growth Hub & Green Loans: 0300 111 8002

     

     

     

     

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