Grants and finance

Tourism Connect Grant

Tourism Connect awards grants to small tourism accommodation providers in rural areas of Greater Manchester so they can improve design and quality standards.

Grants are especially for raising interior design standards, including upgrading bedrooms, bathrooms, living space, conference facilities, and landscaping.

The minimum grant available is £20,000 and the maximum is £50,000, which needs to be matched to the value of 60%.

Grants are subject to availability.

The North West Fund

The North West Fund is a £185 million evergreen investment fund established to provide debt and equity finance from £50,000 to £2 million to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the Northwest of England

Northwest Business Angels

Northwest Business Angels supports entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital and businesses moving into high growth by putting them in touch with a network of private investors looking for investment opportunities.

Small loans for business

A loan scheme designed to help new individuals, small business owners and social enterprises to start a new business or expand and established one.

You must have a viable business plan and have been unable to secure all or part of your finance from commercial sources.

Loans range between £3,000 and £50,000.


Business Team

Get in touch to find out how we can help your business.

Tel 0161 770 2077