Nº 0001 Listed July 2026 Rolling
Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire
About this funding
Access to Finance for Greater Manchester and Lancashire is an expertise and advisory service delivered by the Department for Business and Trade, designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises across multiple sectors including construction, education, health, hospitality, IT, manufacturing, real estate, science and technology, and retail.
The programme provides comprehensive financial guidance encompassing business plan development, assessment of funding requirements, identification of suitable financing options (both debt and equity), and coaching to strengthen investment propositions. Participants benefit from mentoring support and introductions to appropriate financial providers, enabling them to secure the capital needed for growth. Greater Manchester businesses gain access to specialist advisers who understand regional economic conditions and can tailor recommendations to suit their specific circumstances and sector requirements.
Who can apply
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the North West region, particularly Greater Manchester and Lancashire, across eligible sectors including construction, education, health, hospitality, IT, manufacturing, real estate, science and technology, and retail.
How to apply
- Contact details not provided in source material
- applicants should contact the Department for Business and Trade or local Greater Manchester business support services for access to the programme
Common questions
- What is Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire?
- A Department for Business and Trade initiative offering free financial advisory services to North West SMEs, including business plan development, funding product identification, and investor pitch coaching. Participants receive personalised guidance and introductions to lenders and equity…
- How much funding is available?
- Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire offers Not specified (non-monetary advisory service).
- Who can apply for Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire?
- Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the North West region, particularly Greater Manchester and Lancashire, across eligible sectors including construction, education, health, hospitality, IT, manufacturing, real estate, science and technology, and retail.
- What is the deadline?
- Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.
- Who provides Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire?
- Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire is provided by Department for Business and Trade.
- How do I apply for Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire?
- Contact details not provided in source material; applicants should contact the Department for Business and Trade or local Greater Manchester business support services for access to the programme.
Recorded from gov.uk · Entry Nº 0001 of the Manchester Business Services register.