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    Last update 26/07/2025

    2025 Grants and Government‑Backed Loans for Startups in Tendring


    Local Resources

    Tendring District Council delivers a business support service, Tendring4Growth, offering advisory sessions, signposting to grants, and funding opportunities.

    🔗 Tendring4Growth – Grants & Funding
    Access grants and funding opportunities and business support (tendring4growth.com)


    Available Local Grants

    • Shopfront & Events Grants
      Tendring4Growth hosts grant schemes such as:

      • Revenue Repair & Refresh Shopfront Grant (£1,000–£5,000)

      • Events Grant (up to £1,000)
        These support high street improvements and small-scale cultural or community events. (tendring4growth.com, Brightlingsea Town Council)

    • **Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF)**
      Provides capital grants of £5,000–£20,000 for eligible rural businesses (excluding Clacton/Holland‑on‑Sea). Projects must be matched by at least 25%.
      Next application deadline: 4 August 2025. (tendring4growth.com)


    Government‑Backed Support

    🔹 Start‑Up Loans Scheme
    Offers up to £25,000 per business for those under 2 years old, plus mentoring and planning support.
    🔗 Start‑Up Loans – Official Website (tendringdc.gov.uk)

    🔹 Business Finance Support Finder (GOV.UK)
    Tailors recommendations for grants, loans, and equity finance based on your business profile.
    🔗 GOV.UK Business Finance Support Finder (tendringdc.gov.uk, Brightlingsea Town Council)


    Regional Resources

    🔹 Backing Essex Business & BEST Growth Hub
    Partnerships between Tendring4Growth and Colbea / Backing Essex Business offer:


    Additional Tips

    ✅ Be clear about funding purpose, amount, and timelines.
    ✅ Apply only to relevant programmes aligned with your sector and stage.
    ✅ Prepare a professional business plan—with forecasts and funding allocation.
    Join local networks and attend Tendring4Growth events to stay ahead of funding updates. (Brightlingsea Town Council)


    Contact – Tendring District Council & Business Support

    🌐 Tendring4Growth / Tendring Council main site: https://tendring4growth.com or https://www.tendringdc.gov.uk (tendring4growth.com)
    ☎️ Council general enquiries: 01255 686868

    For funding enquiries: email tendring4growth@tendringdc.gov.uk (tendringdc.gov.uk, tendring4growth.com)


    🔍 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

     

    ▫️ Q1: What types of local grants are available through Tendring4Growth?
    A1: Includes Revenue Shopfront Grants (£1,000–£5,000), Events Grants (up to £1,000), and capital grants via REPF (£5,000–£20,000 for rural businesses). (tendring4growth.com)

     

    ▫️ Q2: Who qualifies for REPF business grants?
    A2: Rural businesses (excluding Clacton/Holland-on-Sea) applying for capital works to diversify, develop, or adopt technology. Grants require 25% match funding. Closing 4 August 2025. (tendring4growth.com)

     

    ▫️ Q3: How much can I borrow under Start‑Up Loans?
    A3: Up to £25,000, with mentoring and business planning support. Open to startups under two years old. (tendringdc.gov.uk)

     

    ▫️ Q4: How can I find relevant grants and loans?
    A4: Use the GOV.UK Business Finance Support Finder to filter funding by business type and location. (tendringdc.gov.uk)

     

    ▫️ Q5: What support does Backing Essex Business offer?
    A5: It delivers free business advice, peer networking, and access to growth support through Tendring4Growth and Colbea. (tendringdc.gov.uk)

     

    ▫️ Q6: How can I prepare an effective business plan?
    A6: Include your mission, market insights, revenue forecast, expenses, and clear funding application use cases.

     

    ▫️ Q7: Is local networking useful for finding grants?
    A7: Yes. Attending workshops and newsletters from Tendring4Growth often reveals new opportunities. (Brightlingsea Town Council)

     

    ▫️ Q8: Does Tendring Council offer direct grants to startups?
    A8: No direct start-up grants, but they help access wider funding streams (e.g., REPF, events, shopfront). (tendringdc.gov.uk)

     

    ▫️ Q9: How do I stay updated about funding availability?
    A9: Subscribe to Tendring4Growth newsletters, Essex funding alerts, and GOV.UK business updates. (Visit Harwich)

     

    ▫️ Q10: Are there broader regional funding options available?
    A10: Yes—funding and growth support is available via Essex County Council, national schemes like Start‑Up Loans, and Growth Hub programmes. (tendringdc.gov.uk, Backing Essex Business)

     

     

     

     

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