Funding for business
The majority of businesses will need funding to start and/or grow. Identifying what is needed is often the easier task. Understanding how you can access the right financial support and what types are available to you can be harder to navigate. These resources and information will help you in that process – covering available sources of funding, peer-to-peer lending, external investment for your business, crowdfunding, and funding sources in a crisis.
Find out about funding
There’s a range of funding available for new and existing businesses – from loans to grants and funding for specific items or services.
If you are looking for an alternative route to financing your business, peer to peer lending (P2P) is one of the choices open to you.
External investment for your business
Once you have decided that you would benefit from some external investment, your next step is to find the right source of finance.
Crowdfunding has become very popular. But what is it, and what are the different types of crowdfunding?
If your business is at risk of crisis or bankruptcy, there are emergency sources of financial assistance available.
Digital Adoption Grant - Apply Now
The Digital Inclusion Capital Grant aims to support businesses to adopt new technologies and resources, in order to increase innovation and productivity. The fund opened for applications on Monday 16 June 2025 and will close at 5pm on Monday 14 July 2025.
YNY Equity Hub: Are you investor ready?
Soon we'll be launching the YNY Equity Hub - take a look at the available resources to ensure you're investor ready. The platform will offer a user-friendly portal where businesses can effectively present their investment opportunities and highlight their growth potential to investors nationwide.
£1.9 million to be invested in making York and North Yorkshire businesses more sustainable
Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith is investing £1.9m of UKSPF funds to help decarbonise businesses in the region.
Successful Applicants Announced For Phase One of Mayor’s High Street Fund
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, has announced the successful applicants from Phase One of the Vibrant and Sustainable High Street Fund.
A record 299,419 returns filed in the first week of the new tax year
Self Assessment customers can submit their tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year between 6 April 2025, the first day of the new tax year, and the deadline on 31 January 2026.
Innovation Supper - Funding Opportunity
York Business School, Patch York and the Growth Hub are delighted to bring you our first ever Innovation Supper. The basic idea is that we provide some supper, and charge a small entry fee, we then invite local community projects to pitch for the proceeds and hold a vote to select the winner - It’s that simple!
Grant Programme Launched for Aspiring North Yorkshire Social Enterprises
As part of our wider programme of support for Social Enterprises, the Growth Hub are excited to launch a Micro-Grant programme, in partnership with Social Vision. This builds on their previous experience delivering a similar programme in Selby.
Business Essentials: What is a Tax Deductible Expense?
As a business owner, it can be daunting when you are trying to work out what you can and can’t claim as tax deductible expense. Other business owners will give you their opinion but is that the right advice for you and your business? You can search online, but this can be confusing and often contradictory. So, what can you claim?
Financial Management – Do you know your numbers?
One of the most important things a business owner should know, is “their numbers”. Do you know how well your business is performing and in which areas? Do you know who you owe and who owes you? Can you afford to make upcoming payments and meet your financial obligations?
Bookkeeping for Business Owners
Business owners often handle their own bookkeeping when they first start out, as they are time-rich but money poor. However, bookkeeping isn’t a skill you acquire simply by registering a business. But with a robust process, great software, a little training, and someone to call when you’re unsure, it is possible to do this well, even as a novice.
Pricing for Maximum Profit
Are you charging enough for your products or services to allow you to provide a service you are proud of and that allows you to not become a busy fool? Are you confident that you are charging the correct price for your goods or services?
Navigating the Latest Budget: A Survival Guide for Small to Medium Businesses
The Budget announced on October 30th will bring substantial changes for many organisations, resulting in increased costs. So, how can we navigate these changes and still maintain profitable businesses?
Events
19th June 20251:30 pm - 3:30 amFREE
Funding, Finance & Business Support Roundup for North Yorkshire Businesses
Discover support for your business in North Yorkshire from a range of organisations - join our event to explore grants, funding and advice.
25th June 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
Webinar: Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund Phase 2 Launch
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is launching the second phase of the Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund. Join us for this webinar to find out more.
25th June 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
Business Basics Series: Webinar Recordings & Blogs
Delivered by Jo Tomlinson of Business Works UK, these resources provide a guide to key subjects such as bookkeeping, pricing, VAT, company structure, and the responsibilities associated with owning a business.
25th June 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
2022 Seminar Recordings
We have recently hosted a programme of in-person seminars and other events, some of which were professionally recorded and can now be viewed on our website.
25th June 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
Seminar Recording : Access to finance: Funding growth
This workshop will provide guidance on cost based pricing, calculating your costs before deciding an appropriate margin, as well as covering market based pricing asking questions such as: What value do you add? What are you worth? How do you position yourself?
25th June 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
Seminar Recording : Access to finance: Funding growth
This seminar recording with GAP coaching will provide you with a summary of all the commercial funding options available to businesses, with details on how to make your business more attractive to funders.
25th June 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
Featured Webinar Playlist: Finance
A free playlist of webinars focused on finance, including business basics such as forecasting cash flow and setting prices, as well as ways to fund your growth