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Kirklees 2025: Loans & Grants for Startups and Small Businesses

Kirklees Council supports entrepreneurs through government-backed loans, local and regional grants, and digital transformation schemes, designed to help businesses launch, grow, and thrive.

🔹 Government‑Backed Loans

Start‑Up Loans
Offers £500–£25,000 at a fixed rate with 12 months of mentoring via the British Business Bank.
👉 Start‑Up Loans
Recovery Loan Scheme
Offers accessible finance to help businesses recover from the economic impact of COVID‑19.

🔹 Kirklees Council – Local Business Support

Kirklees Council Business Support
Provides tailored advice, signposting to funding, and grant information for SMEs and startups.
👉 Kirklees Council Business Support

🔹 Regional Funding & Digital Grants

UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
West Yorkshire Combined Authority has allocated £1.75 million to Kirklees for 2025/26 to support business growth and innovation.
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West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Offers grants for SMEs in innovation, low-carbon initiatives, and workforce skills.
👉 West Yorkshire Combined Authority
Digital Enterprise Grants
Provides 50% funding for technology improvements:
- Digital Accelerator Grant: up to £10,000
- High‑Impact Grant: up to £35,000
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🔹 Community & Third Sector Support

Kirklees Council Grants
Include local schemes like retail support and community funding.
👉 Council grants page
TSL Kirklees (Third Sector Leaders)
Supports charities and social enterprises with small grants (<£10k), funding fairs, and bid-writing workshops.
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🔹 How to Access Funding

Define your goal – e.g., startup, digital upgrade, community project.
Check eligibility – ensure you meet the requirements for each scheme.
Engage support services – connect with Business Kirklees or the Growth Hub.
Apply – prepare strong business plans, cost estimates, and supporting documents.
Attend workshops – bid-writing, Digital Enterprise, and Growth Hub events.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

🔹 What help does Kirklees Council offer businesses?
Through Business Kirklees, you receive advice, funding, signposting, workshops, and grant application support.
Visit the council’s Business Support page.

🔹 What regional funding is available?
Over £1.7 million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is available in 2025/26 via the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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🔹 Are there grants for digital upgrading?
Yes—Digital Enterprise offers up to 50% funding: up to £10k for basic projects, and up to £35k for high-impact digital transformation.
The programme runs until March 2025.
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🔹 How can third-sector organisations access funding?
TSL Kirklees provides small grants (<£10k), fairs, and workshops tailored to charities and social enterprises.
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🔹 What business rates relief is available?
Retail and hospitality businesses may be eligible for 2025/26 relief up to £110,000.
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🧭 Next Steps

Explore:
Contact:
- Kirklees Council Business Support: 01484 221000
- TSL Kirklees: 01484 519 053
Apply:
- Start‑Up & Recovery Loan Schemes
- UKSPF regional grants
- Digital Enterprise and community grants
Attend events:
- bid-writing workshops, digital support clinics, funding fairs

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What is Value Ad?

Value Ad is an innovative policy designed to foster a mutually beneficial relationship between two key groups: new businesses and service providers. This policy helps startups save significantly on essential services while enabling service providers to gain valuable traction and growth opportunities.

How is it a Win-Win Deal?

For New Businesses:

Cost Savings: Startups can save 50% to 80% on essential services such as website development and marketing. This means they don’t need to invest heavily upfront, making it easier to launch and grow their business.

Alternative Investment: The money saved through these discounts can be reinvested into other critical areas of the business, acting as an alternative investment that fuels further growth and development.

For Service Providers:

Initial Customer Base: Service providers, often tech startups themselves, can attract a significant number of initial customers by offering their services at a discounted rate. This helps them build traction and demonstrate value, which is crucial for attracting venture capital (VC) funding and other opportunities.

Marketing Efficiency: By providing affordable services, service providers do not need to spend heavily on marketing to acquire new customers. The discounted services themselves become a powerful marketing tool, bringing in customers who can spread the word and enhance the provider’s reputation.

Growth and Expansion: Attracting more customers through Value Ad helps service providers expand their client base and build long-term relationships, which can lead to increased revenue and business growth.

Alternative Investment for New Businesses:

For new businesses, the significant cost savings achieved through the Value Ad policy effectively serve as an alternative investment. Instead of spending large amounts on website development and marketing, they can leverage the affordable services provided by service providers. The saved funds can be redirected into other strategic areas of the business, enhancing overall growth and sustainability.

Benefits for Service Providers:

Service providers benefit from the Value Ad policy by gaining access to a ready pool of new customers who are drawn by the discounted rates. This initial customer base is crucial for:

Building Traction: Demonstrating product or service viability to potential investors.

Securing Funding: Enhanced customer traction and a growing user base can make the service provider more attractive to venture capitalists and other funding sources.

Market Penetration: Establishing a presence in the market quickly and efficiently without heavy marketing expenditures.

In Summary:

Value Ad is a strategic policy designed to create a win-win scenario for both new businesses and service providers. By offering significant discounts on essential services, startups can save and reinvest those savings, while service providers gain crucial initial customers and market traction. This mutually beneficial arrangement supports the growth and success of both groups, making Value Ad a powerful tool for business development and investment.

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