Growing Your Business

UK Shared Prosperity Fund/Rural England Prosperity Fund

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The Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) for 2025 to 2026 will provide over £1m funding to Derbyshire Dales District Council as an extension to the 2023 - 2025 funding programme.

Details of the grant scheme that forms part of the overall Programme have not yet been finalised and further details are awaited from the East Midlands Combined County Authority who will receive the funds on our behalf, from Central Government.

As soon as we are able to launch the UKSPF Programme, we will inform businesses via our business newsletter.

In the meantime, please register your interest if you are would like to accessing business advice or make an application for grant support. We advise that you first read our Registration Form Guidance before starting your registration.

PLEASE NOTE - COMPLETION OF THIS REGISTRATION FORM IS NOT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING

Registration Form

Help for Your Business

Starting Your Business

When setting up your own business, preparation is key - we're here to provide guidance and signposting to ensure you are well equipped to deal with the journey ahead. Get the information you may need when starting up and running your business, as well as further advice and useful links.

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Running Your Business

Setting up and running a business can be a challenge but help is on hand from Derbyshire Dales District Council and others to help make the journey as painless as possible. Established businesses can get help directly from our business adviser and many other useful resources.

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Growing Your Business

Once your business is well-established and profitable you may want to grow and expand it further. If you are not satisfied with maintaining your current operation and want to increase your market share, and profits, you'll need to develop a solid strategy for business growth.

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Funding Your Business

Whether you are looking to launch a start-up, expand your current business, or become more resource efficient, you will most likely need some financial support. Business funding can come in many forms and we are ideally placed to advise you on the latest and most suitable options.

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