South West Enterprise Fund helps Somerset Start Ups

Local News 2 Aug 2023

The South West Enterprise Fund can help to pay for what you need in order to get your business running

Somerset Community Foundation have launched South West Enterprise Fund which can be utilised to pay for the equipment, materials, stock and services you need in order to get your business running (you cannot apply for salary/your own living costs) from £500 to £2,000.

You can only apply if you:

  • Are aged 18 to 35
  • Currently live in the counties of Somerset, North Somerset or BaNES
  • Want to start your own business and know what products or services you want to provide or have been trading for under 2 years.

As part of your application, you will need to tell Somerset Community Foundation about your business and provide a business plan and sales forecast. If you are unable to provide these please let the team know and they can put you in touch with an organisation that can help.

For more information or to get in touch with someone from the team, visit their website.


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 Ruth Lambert

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