Business grants

Financial support to new and emerging businesses

The  Business Enterprise Centre in Shepherds Bush offers support and advice to people who have just started a new business, or are thinking of starting one. One of these services is a loan scheme for businesses that are located within certain parts of Hammersmith & Fulham. To find out more, call the centre on 020 8746 0355, email sbbec@lbhf.gov.uk or visit www.bectek.co.uk

In addition, there are over 250 EU, national and regional funding schemes that businesses in the borough are eligible for. Your ability to access individual schemes depends on the nature of your business and the activities you are engaged in.  Hammersmith & Fulham 4 Business is a free to use business funding portal and gives access to:

* 60-second funding search or category browse for easy and quick access 
* 24-hour update for comprehensive funding information
* Full scheme & contact details linking you directly to funding providers
* Local information, support and contact details to help your organisation meet its potential
* Local news bulletins on business issues in your area

Search for business funding on Open4Business.

The UK Government, the national lottery and numerous charitable trusts also provide funding for a wide range of social enterprises. There are over 2500 schemes available in Hammersmith & Fulham. Again, eligibility for individual funds and schemes depends on the nature of your organisation and the activities or projects you are engaged in. 

Hammersmith & Fulham 4 Social Enterprise enables you to search for schemes available that match your business profile. 

Search for social enterprise funding on the Open4SocialEnterprise website.