The wider ecosystem
Useful Orgs
Organisations, networks, and support bodies worth knowing about — from local Stroud resources to national funding bodies.
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Regional
Gloucestershire Growth Hub
Free, impartial business support for Gloucestershire businesses at every stage of growth.
SupportFunding
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Local
Stroud District Council Business
Local authority support, business rates guidance, and economic development resources for Stroud businesses.
LocalGrants
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National
Federation of Small Businesses
The UK's largest business organisation, representing the interests of small businesses and the self-employed.
AdvocacySupport
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Funding
Innovate UK
UK's national innovation agency, providing funding and support for R&D and innovation projects.
GrantsR&DTech
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Funding
Start Up Loans
Government-backed personal loans for starting or growing a business in the UK, with free mentoring.
LoansStartups
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