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Retail Grants and Funding

The UK retail sector has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years, from high street decline to the rapid acceleration of e-commerce, prompting government and industry bodies to launch targeted support programmes focused on digital transformation, sustainability initiatives, and business resilience. Retail grants typically emphasise modernising point-of-sale systems, developing omnichannel capabilities, improving energy efficiency, and supporting skills development as traditional retailers adapt to changing consumer behaviours.

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Up to £100,000 (business loan; this case study references a £100k loan via the Recovery Loan Scheme)Rolling

Recovery Loan Scheme – Funding Boost for Plant-Based Restaurant (Seed Sip Case Study)

This page describes how Plymouth-based Seed Sip used the British Business Bank's... Sign in to read more

DevonEnglandExeter+5 moreHospitalityFood and Beverage+1 more

Heart of the South West Growth Hub

Up to £5,000 for Retail Unit Improvement grants; up to £3,000 for Start Up grantsRolling

Torbay Enterprise Fund – Retail Unit Improvement Grant & Start Up Grant

Torbay Council is offering two types of grants for local businesses: up to £5,00... Sign in to read more

DevonEnglandExeter+5 moreRetailHospitality+1 more

Heart of the South West Growth Hub

Up to £2,000, with specific amounts: £1,000 for Intermediate, £1,500 for Advanced, and £2,000 for Higher and Degree Apprentices.Open

Boost for Worcester City Apprenticeship Grant scheme

This grant scheme offers financial support to businesses in Worcester City looki... Sign in to read more

EnglandUK WideWest Midlands+2 moreDigitalTourism+10 more

Worcestershire Growth Hub

Free 18 hours of facilitated learning and 3.5 hours of one-to-one support.Rolling

Worcestershire Peer Networks programme

This free programme offers 18 hours of facilitated group learning and 3.5 hours ... Sign in to read more

EnglandUK WideWest Midlands+1 moreAll SectorsCyber+7 more

Worcestershire Growth Hub

Grants from £1,000 to £10,000 on a match-funded basis — business must contribute at least 60% of the total project costUpcoming

Elevate Worcestershire – Elevate Growth Programme 2025

Elevate Growth is a business support programme for established SMEs in Worcester... Sign in to read more

EnglandUK WideWest Midlands+1 moreManufacturingConstruction+10 more

Worcestershire Growth Hub

Fully funded support available for some programmes; funding levels vary by programmeRolling

Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub Programmes

Business Lincolnshire offers a range of free and funded business support program... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandGreater Lincolnshire+2 moreAll SectorsManufacturing+5 more

Greater Lincolnshire Growth Hub

Free programme — no funding amount, but provides free training resources and toolsOpen

Retail Accelerator Programme

The Retail Accelerator Programme is a free online learning programme from Busine... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLincolnshire+1 moreRetail

Greater Lincolnshire Growth Hub

Amount variesOpen

Practical AI for Retail & Hospitality (4-Part Series)

This program offers practical guidance for retail and hospitality businesses on ... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLincolnshire+1 moreRetailHospitality

Greater Lincolnshire Growth Hub

Up to 50% of capital equipment purchase cost, to a maximum of £5,000. A cash boost of up to £10,000 towards equipment purchase may also be available.Rolling

The Centre for Food and Fresh Produce Logistics

This programme offers fully funded business support to food and supply chain bus... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLincolnshire+1 moreFood and Drink ManufacturingLogistics+7 more

Greater Lincolnshire Growth Hub

Up to 90% of the total cost of works, from a total fund of £222,368Open

NKDC Sleaford Shopfront Grant Scheme

This grant offers funding to owners and occupiers of commercial properties in Sl... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLincolnshire+2 moreRetailProperty+2 more

Greater Lincolnshire Growth Hub

Fully funded programme — no cost to participantsOpen

eBay AI Activate

eBay is offering a free AI training and tools programme for UK business sellers,... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLincolnshire+1 moreRetailEcommerce+1 more

Greater Lincolnshire Growth Hub

Free programme — no financial grant, but free access to mentoring, events, webinars, and specialist supportRolling

North Northamptonshire Council Retail Business Mentoring & Support Programme

A free business support programme for businesses and entrepreneurs based in Nort... Sign in to read more

BedfordshireEast MidlandsEngland+4 moreRetail

SE Midlands Growth Hub

Fully funded (free to eligible businesses)Open

Support for High Street Businesses – Time to Think, Plan and Grow

A fully funded programme for established high street business owners that includ... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreRetailHigh Street

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Free registration service — no cost to register your food businessOpen

Food Standards Agency - Food Business Registration Guidance

The Food Standards Agency provides free guidance and registration for new and ex... Sign in to read more

DerbyDerbyshireEast Midlands+5 moreFood and DrinkHospitality+1 more

D2N2 Growth Hub

Fully funded — all workshops and 1-to-1 consultations are free of chargeRolling

High Street Heroes

High Street Heroes offers free workshops, one-to-one consultations, and practica... Sign in to read more

BarnsleyDoncasterEngland+5 moreRetailHospitality+3 more

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Up to 50% of eligible costs, maximum £3,000 (maximum £1,500 in the West Craven area)Rolling

Pendle Town Centre Premises Grants

This grant helps businesses in Pendle's main town centres improve their shop fro... Sign in to read more

Blackburn With DarwenBlackpoolBurnley+7 moreRetailHospitality

Boost Lancashire

Fully funded — valued at £3,000 per placeOpen

Retail Renaissance Programme

A fully funded training and mentoring programme worth £3,000 per place, designed... Sign in to read more

Blackburn With DarwenBlackpoolBurnley+6 moreRetail

Boost Lancashire

Amount determined on a case-by-case basis depending on business needs, location and circumstancesRolling

Durham County Council Retail Start-up Grant

This grant supports new retail, hospitality, and leisure businesses in County Du... Sign in to read more

County DurhamEnglandNorth East+1 moreRetailHospitality+1 more

North East Growth Hub

No financial grant — membership-based business support networkOpen

Food and Drink North East (FADNE)

Food and Drink North East (FADNE) is a community interest company offering a bus... Sign in to read more

County DurhamEnglandGateshead+7 moreFood and DrinkHospitality+3 more

North East Growth Hub

Free programme — no financial grant, but includes training, marketing support, promotions and discountsRolling

eBay for Change

eBay for Change is a free support programme run by eBay and Social Enterprise UK... Sign in to read more

County DurhamEnglandGateshead+7 moreSocial EnterpriseRetail+1 more

North East Growth Hub

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