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    Last update 20/07/2025

    Knowsley 2025: Government‑Backed Loans & Local Funding for Startups & SMEs

    Knowsley Council supports entrepreneurs and small businesses through government-backed loans, regional grants, and the Knowsley Community Fund, offering advice, mentoring, and access to finance.


    🔹 Government‑Backed Loans

    • Start‑Up Loans
      Personal loans of £500–£25,000 with mentoring via the British Business Bank.
      👉 Start‑Up Loans

    • Recovery Loan Scheme
      National support is still available to help businesses rebound from the COVID‑19 impact.


    🔹 Local Support via Invest Knowsley


    🔹 Knowsley Community Fund

    • **Community Seed Grants**
      Annual fund opening June 2025, offering grants up to £2,000 for new projects and startups in disadvantaged wards.
      Total fund allocation: £560,000 across 2025/26 (knowsley.gov.uk)


    🔹 Regional & Liverpool City Region Funding

    • Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
      Offers broader regional funding for SMEs: loans, investment, innovation, export growth via LCRCA (Wikipedia)

    • Angel Investors & Private Capital
      Access to local private investors, ideal for high-growth business opportunities.


    đź’ˇ How to Find the Right Funding

    1. Clarify your goal: startup capital, community grants, regional investment.

    2. Check eligibility: business type, location, project stage, sector.

    3. Engage Invest Knowsley: for tailored advice and help with applying.

    4. Apply for support: Start‑Up Loans, Recovery Loans, Community Fund, regional funding.

    5. Attend local events: Invest Knowsley and Growth Hub host workshops and networking.


    âť“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

     

    🔹 What is Invest Knowsley?
    It’s Knowsley Council’s single front door for business advice—covering startups, growth, funding, skills, networking, and finance.
    👉 [Invest Knowsley Business Support] or call 0151 477 4000 (knowsley.gov.uk, knowsley.gov.uk, knowsley.gov.uk)

     

    🔹 What size are the Community Fund grants?
    You can apply for up to £2,000 for new initiatives. One funding call annually in June 2025, with £560k available total (knowsley.gov.uk)

     

    🔹 How do I access Start‑Up Loans?
    Apply online via the British Business Bank's Start‑Up Loans website for loans up to £25k with mentoring.

     

    🔹 What other support is available?
    Invest Knowsley and the Growth Hub offer free expert consultancy, sector-specific networks, and investment support (Growth Platform)

     

    🔹 How do I contact Invest Knowsley?
    📞 0151 477 4000 | 📧 business@knowsley.gov.uk or visit the [Invest Knowsley website] (knowsley.gov.uk)


    đź§­ Next Steps

    • Visit:

    • Apply for:

      • Start‑Up Loans & Recovery Loans

      • 2025 Knowsley Community Fund (£2k)

      • Regional support via LCRCA and angel networks

    • Contact:

     

     

     

     

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