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    Last update 22/07/2025

    2025 Grants & Loans for East Hampshire, UK


    🔹 Introduction

    East Hampshire District Council supports rural and urban businesses through government-backed loans, local grants, rural workshops, and high-growth funding partnerships. This includes programmes funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and tailored support for rural enterprises.


    🔹 Government‑Backed Loans

    Start‑Up Loans (British Business Bank)

    • Amount: £500–£25,000

    • Interest: Fixed 6% p.a., includes mentoring support

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

    • Apply via: 👉 GOV.UK – Apply for a Start‑Up Loan


    🔹 Local Grants & Support

    East Hampshire Rural Grant Scheme


    Grow Up! Rural Business Network & Workshops


    FSE Group Growth Loans


    🔹 Regional & Enterprise Support

    Enterprise M3 Growth Loan Fund

    • Purpose: Growth loans (£50k–£300k) and equity funding (£100k–£300k) via FSE for businesses in Hampshire, Surrey, and Sussex region (GOV.UK)

    • Eligibility: Established businesses with growth potential in eligible sectors

    • Apply via: 👉 Enterprise M3/FSE Group scheme (via GOV.UK or FSE)


    🔹 How to Access Support

    1. Define your need – start-up finance, rural projects, high-growth scale-up.

    2. Confirm eligibility – location (East Hampshire), trading period, rural status, business sector.

    3. Prepare documentation – business plan, financial projections, cost quotes.

    4. Apply via appropriate route:

      • Start‑Up Loans via GOV.UK

      • Rural Grants via East Hampshire Council

      • Grow Up! Network via council events page

      • FSE Group for growth funding and loans

      • Enterprise M3 fund via FSE/GOV.UK

    5. Engage and follow up – attend workshops, liaise with advisors

    6. Meet deadlines – e.g., Rural Grants close 27 August 2025


    🔹 Additional Tips


    🔹 Contact & Further Information


    ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

     

    🔹 How much can I get from the Rural Grant Scheme?
    Up to £50,000 for capital-based rural business and community projects; current round open until 27 August 2025 (Liphook Herald).

     

    🔹 What is the Grow Up! Rural Business Network?
    A UKSPF-funded initiative offering free advice, workshops, and networking for rural enterprises across East Hampshire (East Hampshire District Council, Business East Hants).

     

    🔹 Can I access loans over £25k?
    Yes—FSE Group provides loans & equity from £25,000–£5 million for high-growth businesses. Enterprise M3 fund covers loans of £50k–£300k (The FSE Group).

     

    🔹 Are there equity investment options?
    FSE Group supports both debt and equity financing for SMEs aiming to scale (PitchBook, The FSE Group).

     

    🔹 Who is eligible for Start‑Up Loans?
    UK residents aged 18+ with businesses trading under 36 months; loans up to £25,000 at fixed 6% interest with mentoring.

     

    🔹 Can I apply for multiple schemes?
    Yes—as long as you meet each programme’s eligibility and comply with funding rules.

     

     

     

     

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