We have launched a new fund to support micro, small, and medium sized independent businesses located within the town centre ‘high streets’ of Stafford, Stone or Eccleshall as part of the High Street Boost campaign.
A limited fund of £125,000 is available with grants from £2,000 to £20,000 on offer. Applications are open until 28 February 2025, subject to funds still being available and projects must be completed before 21 March 2025.
Funding will not automatically be offered and all applications will be carefully assessed with those that have the greatest impact on local economies being considered first. Please note we cannot fund products or services that have already been purchased.
Please do not apply if you have already received a UKSPF/REPF grant directly from Stafford Borough Council.
Examples of eligible projects:
- Website design and digital projects
- Marketing materials, advertising and publicity, social media campaigns
- Specialist Advice to help grow the business
- Capital equipment such as new kitchen equipment, furnishings, IT kit, office equipment
- Funding for training and skills
- Costs associated with taking on new or additional business space such as refurbishment, display equipment, furniture and fixings
Eligible businesses:
- Independent businesses based in the ‘high street’ or adjoining streets of Stafford, Stone or Eccleshall town centres.
- Currently trading and can provide one years certified trading accounts or 12 months management accounts.
- Have less than 250 full-time equivalent employees and a turnover of less than £36 million
Documents required to support full application:
- Completed application form.
- 1 years certified accounts
- Companies House number or a Unique Tax Reference (UTR) code if sole trader/self employed
- Bank statement clearly showing name of bank, account name, number and sort code for grant to be paid into
- Quotations for product/services*
*For items/services less than £2,499 only one quote will be required. Three quotes are required from different suppliers for products/service to be funded for one item or the sum of many items from one supplier if between £2,499 and £24,999. A tender process will need to be in place for values above £25,000.
NB: Quotes should not be from people or businesses connected to your business, directors or shareholders.
You can contact a member of the Business Growth Team at Stafford Borough Council about your application - email economy@staffordbc.gov.uk or telephone 01785 619584
Please read the policy before applying.
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