investsefton - developing opportunities delivering success

Providing routes to finance or assisting with finance applications is a key area of activity for the Invest Sefton team. If you do need to secure funding for your business, we can give you a quick view of the likelihood of public funds or grants that may meet your needs. If an appropriate funding stream is available we will either help with the application or introduce you to appropriate funding bodies.

For businesses or individuals that meet certain criteria, Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council has access to funding for new start, existing businesses or inward investors. These include:

• Existing or new businesses in the Linacre and Derby wards under the Stepclever initiative click here
  • Stepclever, Enterprise Gateway Business Start-Up Fund up to £1,500. For more information click here
  • Stepclever, Enterprise Gateway Business Start-Up Fund - £1,500 to £10,000. For more information click here
  • Stepclever, Enterprise Gateway Business Development / Expansion Funds - £100 to £20,000. For more information click here

• Sefton Integrated Business Support (SIBS) for existing businesses or those wishing to start a business in Sefton's WNF qualifying areas click here to view the SIBS Application Guidance and Notes

Business Link Northwest can provide advice and guidance on funding that may be available for your business. For more information click here

The Northwest Development Agency offers financial support to business from a range Grants, Loans and Equity Finance products. For more information click here

BUSINESS SUPPORT: ACCESS TO FINANCE