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    Last update 21/07/2025

    Grants & Government‑Backed Loans in Hertsmere (2025)


    🎯 Key Funding Opportunities

    🔹 Start‑Up Loans
    Unsecured government‑backed loans up to £25,000. Includes free business mentoring support.
    🔗 Start‑Up Loans UK


    🔹 British Business Bank
    Offers a range of finance options — loans, equity finance, and guarantees tailored for SMEs.
    🔗 British Business Bank


    🔹 Hertsmere Borough Council Community Grants
    Small grants supporting local voluntary/community groups and charities. Not direct business funding.
    🔗 Hertsmere Council — Grants & Funding (startupgrant.co.uk, Hertsmere Borough Council)


    🔹 Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) + Hertfordshire Growth Hub
    County-wide business support including funding navigation, specialist advice, and events.
    🔗 Hertfordshire Growth Hub (Hertsmere Borough Council, hertsgrowthhub.com)


    🏢 Local Support & Advice


    ✔️ How to Access Support

    1. Clarify your funding requirement — e.g. start-up costs, growth, sustainability.

    2. Match schemes to needs — e.g. Start-Up Loans for finance; LEP/Growth Hub for advice.

    3. Register early on Growth Hub to access tools like GrantFinder.

    4. Gather documents — business plan, financials, quotes, ID/address proof.

    5. Engage with advisors from Growth Hub or Wenta before applying.

    6. Apply online via relevant portals (Start-Up Loans, LEP, Council).

    7. Implement and review — carry out your project and update advisors regularly.


    📞 Contact Information


    📘 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

     
    ▫️ Can local businesses apply for Hertsmere Council grants?
    No — the council’s grants are aimed at voluntary groups, charities, and community organisations, not businesses. (hertsgrowthhub.com, startupgrant.co.uk, Hertsmere Borough Council, Hertsmere Borough Council)

     
    ▫️ What amount can I borrow with Start‑Up Loans?
    You can apply for loans up to £25,000, with mentoring included. (startupgrant.co.uk)

     
    ▫️ What support does the Growth Hub offer?
    Free business advice, tailored funding assistance, events, and the GrantFinder tool. (Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal)

     
    ▫️ Is there equity or debt funding available beyond £25k?
    Yes — the British Business Bank offers debt and equity finance through partner schemes.

     
    ▫️ Can I apply for both Start‑Up Loan and Growth Hub support?
    Yes — Start-Up Loans are finance; Growth Hub provides advice and access to other funds.

     
    ▫️ Do I need professional help preparing my application?
    Not required but recommended — advisors can strengthen your business plan and chances.

     
    ▫️ How often are new grants announced?
    Growth Hub newsletters and council updates notify new opportunities; subscribe to stay informed.

     
    ▫️ Where can I find sector-specific support?
    Growth Hub diagnostic tools can direct you to tailored support programmes—for example, retail, tech, or green sectors.

     

     

     

     

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