In summary
Welcome to your monthly update on Surrey's business news as well as the latest support initiatives! The year 2025 promises to bring new innovations, fresh services, and fantastic opportunities for networking.
If you're keen to be an event speaker, I'd love to hear from you. Also, be sure to mark your calendar for our forthcoming events—it's a great chance to meet the team and engage with like-minded professionals.
Let's make this year truly memorable together! Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Featured news and events
Funding for new apprenticeships now available to Surrey businesses
Businesses can grow their workforce and boost productivity in just a few clicks by getting an apprenticeship funded by Surrey County Council.
As part of the Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Scheme, small and medium enterprises across the county can get fully funded support to train local talent.
Apprenticeships are widely recognised as a cost-effective way to recruit, improving diversity and filling skills gaps. In time, they can also help businesses grow, improve employee retention and support the wider economy.
Funding is available to pay for the training of dozens of new apprenticeships across the county.
It is open to all businesses in Surrey and allocated on a first come, first served basis – meaning those interested should apply swiftly via the Surrey County Council.
Networking at the Login Lounge in Camberley
We are thrilled to introduce an exciting new addition to the 2025 Surrey business event calendar: Networking at the Login Lounge in Camberley!
Starting March 20 and taking place every other month, this vibrant event offers more than just networking—it’s your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow in the heart of Camberley’s bustling town centre.
Join us at the stylish and ever-popular Login Lounge, where you’ll enjoy a delicious continental-style breakfast, engage with like-minded business professionals, and stay ahead of the curve with the latest updates and insights from the FSB Surrey team.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to expand your network and energize your business journey. Mark your calendars and make the Login Lounge your new go-to spot for connection and inspiration!
In other news
Boost Your Business expert guide now available
Boost Your Business in 2025 with this expert guide. Access tips and advice on how to grow your Surrey business in just a few clicks.
Have you started a business in Surrey and looking for help to take it to the next level?
With 110,000 registered businesses in Surrey, you are not alone – with thousands of people in a similar situation.
At Business Surrey, it’s our role to provide free help and support to businesses like yours.
That’s why Surrey County Council have put together this complimentary handy guide, to provide you which some easy-to-access tips to grow your business.
Funding and grants
Business Surrey can provide you with access to available business grants and funding opportunities to help your Surrey company grow.
Unlock your growth potential and help your business prosper
Business Surrey provide information and links to help you access business grants, funding, and support programmes for your business.
From start-up business funding to business growth funding, we help you at all stages of your business journey.
Business Surrey can also help you access the financial support you need to enable your business to prosper and open the door to business growth.
Still in the news
M25 and A3 closures in 2025
National Highways is planning a series of road closures in the first part of 2025 linked to their works at the J10 Wisley Interchange.
A full weekend closure of the A3 will be first. This will be in both directions between the junction 10 interchange and the B2215/A247 near Send and Burntcommon, from 9pm on Friday 17 January to 6am on Monday 20 January. The closure is to install Cockcrow Bridge which will be the UK's first heathland bridge. This means the work is more weather dependent. There's a risk that the works could be called off at short notice if there are strong winds forecast for the weekend. Please check the National Highways website for the most up to date information.
A series of further A3, M25 and gyratory closures are planned until the summer. There will be a number of full weekend closures, as well as ongoing overnight closures.
National Highways will be releasing more detailed information, including dates and diversion routes ahead of each closure. Drivers are advised to keep checking the National Highways website, Facebook and X account for the latest dates when making plans and before travelling.
Read More here: M25 and A3 closures in 2025 - Surrey County Council
Last Chance - Grants still available to grow the rural economy and communities
Businesses and charities in the rural areas of Waverley, and businesses, charities and community groups in the rural areas of Guildford and Tandridge can apply for a Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) grant.
The minimum grant is £2,500 and the maximum grant is £50,000. Grants are up to 50% of the project costs. The programme is financed by the UK Government through Defra and the Rural England Shared Prosperity Fund via the district and borough councils.
The objectives of the grants are to support rural development, jobs, growth and community enterprise.
Who can apply?
The types of eligible applicants are:
- Micro or small businesses (less than 50 employees and annual turnover under £8.5 million)
- Voluntary organisations
- Registered charities
- Community groups
For more Information click here.
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