Access to finance and support

Find some initial pointers below.   For more signposting and support on financing your business’ growth, consider joining West London Business.   Start-up membership is just £150+VAT per annum.

Advance London

A holistic programme to enable London SMEs to capitalise on the benefits of the circular economy.  Find out more >>

Better Futures

Supporting small businesses in London developing low carbon or clean technology.  Find out more >>

Bridging the Gap

Supporting London-based newly emerging innovate start-ups to launch, scale and grow.  Find out more >>

Co-Innovate Journeys

The project creates new pathways to enable SMEs to build relationships and access user-orientated research and design facilities and expertise from Brunel University London.  Find out more >>

Help to Grow

Learn new skills, reach more customers and boost your profits with Help to Grow. Two Government – backed programmes are available now.  Find out more >>

Innovate UK EDGE

A programme that supports ambitious, innovative SMEs to accelerate their growth and achieve scale. E-mail Angelina Markousi and find out more >>

London Growth Hub

Developed by the LEAP, London Growth Hub is the gateway to business support in the capital.  Find out more >>

Peer Networks

Peer Networks is designed for business leaders who want to grow and develop their organisation for future success. The programme is available to any SME business that has: Operated for at least one year; At least five employees; A turnover of at least £100,000; and an aspiration to improve.  Find out more >>

R & D Tax Relief and other grants

For support on how to benefit from Research & Development Tax Relief and other grants talk to the team at WLB-member BDO.  Find out more >>

The Business Debtline

Funded by the Department for Innovation & Skills and banks, the Business Debtline provides confidential and independent advice on managing financial difficulties.  Telephone 0800 197 6026 for more information.