2024/25 Business Support Programmes
Start-Up Support
Start-up support and guidance is available through the programmes below, our dedicated pages and through contacting our pre-start and start-up specialists.
| Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
| Start and Grow York | Momentic | Ongoing | This programme is only available to businesses in the City of York Council area. |
| Strive Live Start-Up Incubator | Enterprise Cube | January | Delivered online to York and North Yorkshire businesses |
| Business Essentials for Holistic and Beauty Therapists | Ruth Gordon Associates | January (Northallerton) | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
Peer-to-Peer Programmes
The York and North Yorkshire Growth Hub and City of York Council are launching fully-funded peer support business support programmes to offer North Yorkshire businesses a structured and collaborative environment to work on their business with the people who know best – other business leaders. By participating in regular sessions amongst a small group of non-competing peers, attendees can gain impartial advice, fresh perspective, and tailor-made solutions to take their business to the next level. There are more groups to be confirmed soon. If none of the below suit you, you can register your interest to be informed about future announcements by signing up here.
| Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
| Innovate York | University of York | Ongoing | This programme is only available to businesses in the City of York Council area. |
| Peer-to-Peer Board Sessions For Hospitality Leaders – Scarborough | Business HorsePower | Start date TBD | This programme is only available to organisations based in the North Yorkshire Council area |
| Business Sustainability Peer Networks (Harrogate) | Yorkshire Leadership Group | Fully subscribed | ***Fully booked*** |
| Your Small Business Board – Whitby | Your Small Business Board | Starts 5 December | This programme is only available to organisations based in the North Yorkshire Council area |
| Courageous Females – Malton | Andrea Morrison Coaching | Starts 4 February | This programme is only available to organisations based in the North Yorkshire Council area |
Marketing Support
Businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area have the chance to supercharge their social media and dial up their digital marketing with fully funded support. Whether you’re a tourism business looking ahead to next year, a local business looking to up your social media game, or want to transform your business so it’s ready for the digital world, our support can help you on your marketing journey and improve your reach.
| Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
| 1:1 Social Media Support | Catch Design | 1:1 support available now with sessions arranged to suit attendees | ***Fully booked*** |
| BOOST – a free programme of activities to support your tourism business | The Tourism Network | On-demand content now available, with in-person events schedule from September | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
| Social Media Webinars | Hot Toddi | Six-part series, held monthly August 2024-January 2025 | Held online, open to all |
| Build a Website Workshop – Northallerton | Purple Creative | Three part workshop – 14th, 21st, 28th November | ***Fully booked*** |
| Digital Marketing Workshops – Northallerton | Purple Creative | Two part workshop – 12, 19th November | ***Fully booked*** |
| Business Booster: Marketing Planning for 2025 | The Tourism Business | Scarborough – 13th November Harrogate – 19th November Northallerton – 20th November Leyburn – 26th November | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
| How to get higher in Google (Northallerton) | Ink Gardener Copywriting | 15 January | ***Fully Subscribed*** |
Skills Bootcamps
Need to boost skills but not break the bank? Skills Bootcamps offer a wide range of business support programmes in areas such as digital marketing, construction, and green energy – reflecting the diverse needs of the modern economy. YNYCA has secured funding from the Department for Education to deliver the programme, which runs until the end of March 2025. More course details to follow in the coming months.
| Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
| CAD for Construction | HBXL | Ongoing | Individuals, self-employed and businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
| Construction Management | HBXL | Ongoing | Individuals, self-employed and businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
| Excavator | HBXL | Ongoing | Individuals, self-employed and businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
| Mixed Plant | HBXL | Ongoing | Individuals, self-employed and businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
| Immediate Impact digital bootcamp | Enterprise Made Simple | June – November | Self-employed and businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
| Scaffolding Supervisor Training | Northern Regeneration CIC | August | Individuals, self-employed and businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
| HGV | Wetherby Training Ltd | August | Individuals, self-employed and businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
| Quality Engineering | Corecom Technology Academy | September | Individuals, self-employed and businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
| Social Media | Harrogate College (Luminate Group) | September | Self-employed and businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
| Software Development | Primed Talent | September | Individuals, self-employed and businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
| EV & Hybrid Car Repairs | TEC Partnership/Scarborough TEC | September | Individuals, self-employed and businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
| Unreal Engine and Virtual Production Technologies | Academy of Live Technology Ltd (Production Park) | September | Individuals and self-employed in York and North Yorkshire |
| Technical Production | Academy of Live Technology Ltd (Production Park) | September | Individuals and self-employed in York and North Yorkshire |
| Quality Management | Clear Quality | September | Businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
| Digital Skills for Screen | Screen Yorkshire | October | Individuals, self-employed and businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
| Heat Recovery and Transfer | Heart of Yorkshire Education Group | October | Businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
| Graduate Work Ready Game Industry | Game Republic | October | Individuals and self-employed in York and North Yorkshire |
| Level 3 AAT Bookkeeping | York Learning | November | Individuals, self-employed and businesses in York and North Yorkshire |
Made Smarter
If you’re a manufacturing business that is looking to increase the use of technology and expand your business capabilities, the Made Smarter programme could help you access advice, support and even grant funding.
| Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
| Made Smarter | Made Smarter | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in York and North Yorkshire. |
Decarbonisation
| Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
| Decarbonising the Business Base in York | Green Economy | Ongoing | This programme is only available to businesses in the City of York Council area. |
Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD)
The Leadership Excellence and Development (LEAD) Programme is tailored for business owners who want to strengthen their leadership skills and drive business growth. Over six months, this programme covers key areas essential for your success, delivered by experts in their fields through a mix of workshops, coaching, and consultancy.
| Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
| LEAD | Various | Ongoing | This programme is available to businesses in North Yorkshire. |
Finance
| Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
| North Yorkshire Stars | Lifted Ventures | From October | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
| Smart Farm Business Planning | Agricultural Business Training | 4 February – Leyburn | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
Tourism
| Programme | Provider | Dates | Availability |
| BOOST | The Tourism Network | Ongoing | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
| Business Booster: Marketing Planning for 2025 | The Tourism Business | Scarborough – 13th November Harrogate – 19th November Northallerton – 20th November Leyburn – 26th November | This programme is only available to businesses in the North Yorkshire Council area. |
You can find more workshops and business support programmes on our Events page.
If you have any questions, want to find out more or want to register for any of the above programmes, please contact our Helpdesk inbox.
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21st November 202410:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
Social Media Webinar Series: 21 November- Getting started on Instagram
As part of a six-part social media webinar series delivered by Caroline Wilson of Hot Toddi, this webinar look at how to best use Instagram for your business.
21st November 202410:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
21 November Webinar Series: Unlocking Commercial Potential: Strategic Tools and Insights for Business Growth
Join us for an in-depth exploration into commercialisation strategies designed to drive business success. This interactive session will delve into essential topics such as market analysis, customer profiling, and strategic planning techniques. You'll learn how to identify commercial opportunities, engage stakeholders, and create value for your customers, all while assessing the impact of these actions on your brand, both internally and externally.
26th November 202410:00 am - 11:30 amFREE
Webinar: Inclusion Training for Hospitality and Retail Businesses
Join us for an essential webinar to boost your business by embracing inclusivity. This session will cover key areas like disability awareness, inclusive communication, the impact of the Equality Act, and the potential of the "Purple Pound"—a market worth billions in untapped spending power.
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Webinar Recordings: Unlocking Commercial Potential: Strategic Tools and Insights for Business Growth
Join us for an in-depth exploration into commercialisation strategies designed to drive business success. This interactive session will delve into essential topics such as market analysis, customer profiling, and strategic planning techniques. You’ll learn how to identify commercial opportunities, engage stakeholders, and create value for your customers, all while assessing the impact of these actions on your brand, both internally and externally.
Webinar Recording: Getting started on LinkedIn
As part of a six-part social media webinar series delivered by Caroline Wilson of Hot Toddi, this webinar looks at getting started on LinkedIn for your business.
Webinar Recording: How to create Engaging Content
As part of a six-part social media webinar series delivered by Caroline Wilson of Hot Toddi, this webinar will look at how to create engaging content.
