New Funding Initiative for North Dorset Small Businesses

A new Economic Growth Fund has been launched to help small businesses, social enterprises and community/charity groups in North Dorset to develop the local economy.

North Dorset District Council has allocated funding to encourage and support economic growth to create opportunities and promote commercial activity.

Cllr Val Pothecary from NDDC said “If you run a small business or you are brimming with innovative ideas, I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity.  The money can be used for capital or revenue costs for grants of up to £5000 per application.”

The fund is open to small and start-up businesses; social enterprises and co-operatives;voluntary and community groups, as well as charities.

There is a simple application process, reducing red tape and time, which helps new projects to get off the ground quickly and chieve results faster.

For an application form or further information contact:

Susan Sullivan at NDDC on 01258 454005 or email [email protected] 

to develop the local economy.