Business funding information
Hyndburn Borough Council Business Start-Up grants 26/27- Apply for upto £2000 grant funding
Hyndburn Council has launched a new round of business start-up grants to support local entreprenuers, helping to boost the borough’s local economy, create jobs and unlock new private investment. This grant is open to businesses at pre-start or trading for less than 12 months.
To apply for the start-up grant click the links to download the eligibility information and application documents.
Business grants application eligibilty and process- PP
Business Startup Grant application form V2 new 2026
Blank Business Plan
Completed Business Plan Example – Greensprout Kitchens
Cash Flow Forecast Template 2026 v1.1
Completed Cash Flow Forecast Template 2026 v1.1
Supplier selection matrix
Hyndburn Borough Council Business Growth Grants 26/27- Apply for upto £5000 grant funding
Applications are now open for business growth grants to support existing businesses looking to expand or relocate into the borough. To be considered for business growth grants, businesses need to be trading for a minimum of 12 months.
To apply for the growth grant click the links to download the eligibility information and application documents.
Business grants application eligibilty and process- PP
Business Growth Grant application form V2 new 2026
Blank Business Plan
Completed Business Plan Example – Greensprout Kitchens
Cash Flow Forecast Template 2026 v1.1
Completed Cash Flow Forecast Template 2026 v1.1
Supplier selection matrix
If you would like to contact us regarding the Hyndburn Business Grants please email business@hyndburnbc.gov.uk
Other Business Funding
Provides government-backed, unsecured personal loans from £500 to £25,000 to start or grow a new business. They provide 12 months of free mentoring to successful loan recipients, as well as exclusive discounts on many business products, plus there is free support and guidance is available during the application process, to help write a business plan and create a cash flow forecast.
The programme provides 18 to 30 year olds or before there 31st Birthday, all funding is based on their financial situation and personal survival budget. We are looking for young people who are looking to start a business or move into self employment within a year.
The programme includes
- YDL 121 experienced business advisor support until ready to launch business (within a year)
- Access to Test My Business Idea grant up to £500
- Access up to £5000 grant
- Access up to £25k loan at 6%
- Online workshops to support every business need
- Once ready to launch we will provide a business mentor for 3 years
- They can come back to us for further funding within the 3 years after launch to support growth
- Access to Kings Trust Networks and marketing
Rosebud enables Lancashire’s most ambitious businesses to grow. Rosebud offers a range of financial and growth support services, including tailor-made finance packages for companies across Lancashire who are looking to grow and scale.
Eligible businesses can borrow from £25k with interest rates up to 14%, for up to five years.
More information and T&Cs are available at www.rosebudfinance.co.uk