Are you looking to access funding to support your business? Small Business UK has compiled a list of grants available that your business could apply for right now. View the full list here. If you are looking for more support around accessing finance, please contact our team here to find out how we can help. Helping your business #start #survive and #thrive!

Highlight and celebrate the work of the Armed Forces community using the digital Armed Forces Week toolkit. The toolkit includes logos and resources, event toolkits, official imagery, and learning resources. If you wish to support the campaign, please use #ArmedForcesDay, #ArmedForcesWeek, and #SaluteOurForces.

The Tees Valley Business Hub powered by the SME Centre of Excellence is proud to sponsor the Unsung Hero award category as part of the Tees Tech Awards taking place on 1st July. Read the full article here.

Pitch Perfect – Investment Readiness Programme for Growing SMEs Businesses from across the Tees Valley are being supported in raising investment capital to fuel their growth plans as they look to seize the opportunities in a post-pandemic world. Through the Tees Valley Pitch Perfect – Investment Readiness programme, businesses with high-growth potential can secure access to a team of experienced investment professionals with a track record in helping entrepreneurs grow their

On Monday 17th May, the Government eased restrictions allowing more businesses to re-open and start serving customers. General rules include: You can now visit indoor venues in a group of up to 6 people or a larger group from 2 households COVID secure rules including social distancing, remain in place within the workplace, businesses and public venues. Indoor areas at hospitality venues can re-open Indoor entertainment venues can re-open To find out how this could impact your

Mental Health Awareness Week begins next Monday, and takes place from 10–16 May. The team have created new assets and social copy you can use to mark this week. Please find the Mental Health Awareness campaign toolkit here. For posts directing towards the Mind Plan quiz, please use this link: bit.ly/MindPlanN. For posts directing towards the COVID-19 hub, please use this link: bit.ly/EveryMindN2.

View and download the latest EU settlement scheme monthly statistics here. The deadline for applications for the EU Settlement scheme is 30th June 2021. A range of EUSS information is available to support applicants, including translated mainstream guidance and translated EUSS factsheets. If your organisation is helping vulnerable EU citizens complete their EUSS application, the Delegation of the European Union to the United Kingdom can offer further legal advice, free of cha

A first-of-its-kind partnership has been formed to increase support for entrepreneurs and SMEs in kickstarting the growth of the UK economy post-pandemic. To help boost the bespoke support to the businesses which will be so vital to economic recovery, the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IOEE) - the UK’s leading professional learning institute specialising in business enterprise and business support - has formed an alliance with the SME Centre for Excellence (SME Co