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    Last update 21/07/2025

    Grants & Government‑Backed Loans in High Peak (2025)


    Key Funding Opportunities

    🔹 Start‑Up Loans

    Unsecured government-backed loans up to £25,000 with 12 months of free mentoring.
    🔗 Start‑Up Loans UK


    🔹 British Business Bank

    Provides a variety of financing options, including loans, equity finance, and guarantee schemes.
    🔗 British Business Bank


    🔹 High Peak Borough Council Business Development Grant

    Funded via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund → grants up to £10,000, with 80% funding rates; includes a rural ring-fenced fund.
    🔗 Business Development Grant (HPBC) (highpeak.gov.uk, startupgrant.co.uk, British Business Bank, Visit Peak District & Derbyshire)


    🔹 High Peak Accelerator (via D2N2 Growth Hub)

    Supports business start‑up and growth with mentoring, workshops, funding advice, and diagnostic support until March 2026.
    🔗 High Peak Accelerator (D2N2 Growth Hub)


    🔹 Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF II)

    Provides debt finance (£25,000–£2 million) and equity investment (up to £5 million) for businesses across the Midlands—including High Peak.
    🔗 D2N2 Growth Hub – MEIF II (D2N2 Growth Hub)


    Local Support & Services


    How to Access Support

    1. Clarify your funding goal—e.g. start-up capital, innovation, rural expansion.

    2. Match appropriate schemes based on your sector, location, and business stage.

    3. Engage early: join HPBC or D2N2 webinars, accelerators, or info sessions.

    4. Gather your documents: business plan, cash-flow forecasts, at least two supplier quotes, proof of ID/address.

    5. Apply via official portals before deadlines. For example, HPBC closing date is 15 June 2025.

    6. Implement funded projects and submit post-project reports as needed.


    Contact Information


    📘 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

     
    ▫️ What size are the HPBC grants?
    Up to £10,000 per applicant with up to 80% funded—some rural-specific allocations apply (Visit Peak District & Derbyshire, startupgrant.co.uk, highpeak.gov.uk, businesspeakdistrict.com).

     
    ▫️ Who can apply for High Peak Accelerator?
    Businesses across High Peak seeking to start, sustain, grow, or innovate; support lasts through March 2026 (D2N2 Growth Hub).

     
    ▫️ What finance does MEIF II offer?
    Debt £25,000–£2 million, equity up to £5 million for SMEs in the East/South East Midlands (D2N2 Growth Hub).

     
    ▫️ Can I mix multiple funds?
    Yes—combining grants, loans, and regional finance is allowed if eligibility is satisfied.

     
    ▫️ Which documents should I prepare?
    A clean business plan, detailed forecasts, quotes, and proof of identity and location.

     
    ▫️ Are workshops mandatory?
    Not always, but attending informational sessions is strongly advised and often beneficial.

     
    ▫️ When is the deadline for HPBC grants?
    Typically 15 June, but check the HPBC site as dates may change (British Business Bank).

     
    ▫️ How long until I get a decision?
    Grants usually take several weeks; larger MEIF decisions may take longer, depending on the provider.

     
    ▫️ Is follow-up support available?
    Yes—HPBC and D2N2 offer ongoing mentoring, peer networking, and accelerator sessions.

     
    ▫️ Where do I begin?
    Start at the HPBC funding search page or call D2N2 on 0333 006 9178 to schedule support.

     

     

     

     

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