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    Last update 20/07/2025

    2025 Grants and Loans for Small Businesses in Barnsley, UK


    🔹 Introduction

    Barnsley offers robust support for startups and small businesses, including grants, government-backed loans, and expert mentorship. This 2025 guide highlights official programmes and local resources to help you plan, apply, and grow with confidence.


    🔹 Available Grants

    1. Launchpad (Start‑Up Incubator)

     

    2. Business Productivity & Digitisation Grant

     

    3. Net Zero (Green Innovation) Grant


    🔹 Government‑Backed Loans

    💼 Start‑Up Loans

    • Amount: £500–£25,000

    • Interest: Fixed 6%

    • Includes: 12 months’ free mentoring

    • Eligibility: UK residents aged 18+, business under 3 years old

    • Link: Apply Start‑Up Loan – GOV.UK

     

    đź’Ľ Growth Guarantee Scheme


    🔹 Local Council Support

    📍 Enterprising Barnsley (Barnsley Council’s Economic Development Arm)

    Provides:

    • Capital grant support

    • Business coaching & networking

    • Property and premises advice

    • Recruitment and training support

    Link:


    🔹 Eligibility Guidance


    🔹 Application Process

    1. Identify need (e.g. capital, digital, green innovation)

    2. Validate eligibility and deadlines

    3. Prepare documents: business plan, financial forecasts, business diagnostics, audit reports

    4. Engage with advisors or incubators

    5. Apply online or via Enterprising Barnsley

    6. Await notification; timeframes vary by scheme


    🔹 Additional Tips

    • Take advantage of mentoring and incubator programmes (e.g. Launchpad)

    • Use networking platforms such as GMAX Card – business networking

    • Subscribe to updates from Barnsley Council and Enterprising Barnsley

    • Explore alternatives: crowdfunding, angel investors, CDFIs for additional funding


    🔹 Contact & Further Information


    🔹 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

     

    🔹 What services does Enterprising Barnsley offer?
    They provide support for premises, finance, recruitment, training, business coaching, and networking. (Barnsley Council)

     

    🔹 How can I join the Launchpad programme?
    Apply through Barnsley Council’s Launchpad incubator page for fully funded support. (Barnsley Council)

     

    🔹 Can I get a grant for green innovation?
    Yes—Net Zero grants offer up to £10,000 for eligible businesses. (enterprisingbarnsley.co.uk)

     

    🔹 What is the Business Productivity & Digitisation Grant?
    A grant to support SMEs in South Yorkshire driving digital productivity improvements. (enterprisingbarnsley.co.uk)

     

    🔹 Are diagnostics required before applying?
    Yes—diagnostic assessments via Enterprising Barnsley are essential for some schemes.

     

    🔹 What are the requirements for Start‑Up Loans?
    You must be 18+, a UK resident, and have been trading for less than 3 years.

     

    🔹 What’s the Growth Guarantee Scheme?
    A government-backed loan scheme guarantees 70% of SME loans to support business growth.

     

    🔹 What documents will I need?
    Typically: business plan, cashflow forecasts, diagnostics report, green audit if relevant, and IDs.

     

    🔹 Is mentoring included with grants or loans?
    Yes—Launchpad and Start‑Up Loans include free mentoring and support services.

     

    🔹 Where can I receive tailored advice?
    Contact Enterprising Barnsley directly or call 01226 787 535 for guidance.

     

     

     

     

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