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    Last update 19/07/2025

    2025 Grants and Government‑Backed Loans for Startups in Enfield (UK‑Wide Guide)


    Introduction

    Enfield supports startups and small businesses through a mix of national loan schemes and local advisory and digital support. Explore the latest funding options below, with direct links to official services.


    Local Support

    🔹 Enfield Council Business Support

    • Provides advice, training, digital support, mentoring, and connections to funding sources.

    • Contact: 020 8379 1000

    • Find details at Business Support Programmes on Enfield Council’s website (Startup Grant, enterprise-enfield, Enfield Council).

    🔹 Enterprise Enfield (LEA Accredited)

    🔹 BIPC Enfield (British Library)

    • Free entrepreneurial support: workshops, networking, one-to-one sessions, IP advice, COBRA, and GrantFinder tools (Enfield Council).

    • Located at Edmonton Green Library; email bipc@enfield.gov.uk or call 020 8132 1058 (Enfield Council).


    National Government‑Backed Schemes

    🔹 Start‑Up Loans

    🔹 Recovery Loan Scheme & Bounce Back Loan Scheme

    • Previously offered significant support but are now closed to new applicants.


    Other Local & National Funding

    • UK Shared Prosperity Fund: E‑Business Programme via Enterprise Enfield for digital growth (Wikipedia, Startup Grant, Enfield Council).

    • Past ARG discretionary grants were offered during COVID‑19 for SMEs (Enfield Council).

    • Enterprise Finance Guarantee supports bank lending for viable small businesses (Wikipedia).

    • Social Investment Business offers combined loans and grants for social enterprises (Wikipedia).


    Eligibility Guidance

    • Start‑Up Loans: UK-resident founders with viable plans and suitable credit.

    • E-Business Programme: London-registered SMEs (<251 employees), borough-wide (Enfield Council).

    • LEA programs: Enterprise Enfield-based support available to Enfield businesses.


    Application Process

    1. Identify suitable support (loan, digital programme, advisory).

    2. Prepare your business plan, forecasts, and necessary documents.

    3. Apply via GOV.UK (for loans) or through the council/Enterprise Enfield portals.

    4. Attend sessions, workshops, or interviews as needed.

    5. Receive funding and ensure compliance with reporting obligations.


    Additional Tips

    • Network: Attend Enfield networking events via Enterprise Enfield and BIPC.

    • Mentoring & Training: Engage with women’s programmes and digital support services.

    • Access Tools: Use COBRA and GrantFinder through BIPC to identify funding.


    Contact & Further Information


    FAQs

    ▫️ What support does Enfield Council provide?
    Business support programmes, digital training, mentoring, and links to funding sources (Enfield Council).

     

    ▫️ How can I apply for a Start‑Up Loan?
    Via GOV.UK; mentoring included post-application (Wikipedia, GOV.UK).

     

    ▫️ Are Recovery or Bounce Back Loans still available?
    No—both schemes are now closed.

     

    ▫️ What is Enterprise Enfield?
    A LEA offering free advice, digital workshops, mentoring programmes, and workspace (enterprise-enfield, Enfield Council).

     

    ▫️ Can I attend digital business workshops?
    Yes—through the UKSPF-funded E-Business Support Programme (Enfield Council).

     

    ▫️ What is BIPC Enfield?
    A branch of the British Library offering business support, IP guidance, networking, and funding tools (Enfield Council).

     

    ▫️ Who is eligible for E-Business support?
    SMEs registered in Enfield with fewer than 251 employees (Enfield Council).

     

     

     

     

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