Kent County Council and Kent & Medway Growth Hub
Robust support for businesses that are keen to deliver measurable and sustainable improvements to their business
If your charity or social enterprise have been trading for at least 3 years, employ 5+ staff, has a turnover of at least £100,000 and have the capacity and ambition to grow we have a programme for you
We have funding to work with 10 high-potential organisations. We will provide 36 hours of subsidised professional business support between when you start and October 2025. The normal cost is £3,000 and Kent County Council will pay for 80% of this cost, so you only pay £600 + VAT. You can pay as a lump sum or quarterly in advance.
Whether you’re looking to develop or support an individual or a team we can support you. If you want to streamline your operations, explore new market opportunities, or develop a strategy for growth, the enhanced business support programme will offer you valuable insights and guidance to help you achieve your goals.
Eligibility criteria apply.
Are you eligible?
Eligible businesses will need to be a VCSE located in Kent and Medway, have been trading for at least 3 years, employ 5+ staff, a turnover of at least £100,000 and have the capacity and ambition to grow.
Interested? What to do next:
Simply complete the expression of interest form below by the 24th of September 2024. One of our Business Navigators will be in touch to explain the onboarding process for the programme which starts in early October 2024.
Costs are 80% Subsidised by Kent County Council. Participants pay £50 per month +VAT, payable quarterly in advance.
How could this help?
The previous programme participants collectively benefitted from increased growth including:
• Creation of 218 Jobs
• Helping them access 83 new local supply chain providers
• Creating a total of £9,094,846 of turnover growth
• Assisting access to £2,011,381 of investment
Click the links below, to see for yourself how these types of programmes have helped Kent based businesses Warp Design and Simply Ice Cream.
Michael Roberts
SENIOR BUSINESS ADVISOR
Bringing over three decades of extensive business experience to the table, Michael is a seasoned professional with a diverse background. His journey began as a social entrepreneur, where he successfully built and later sold his own business. Michael’s career trajectory has been marked by significant contributions to multinational food companies, showcasing his expertise on a global scale. Armed with a master’s degree in business administration and a postgraduate qualification in sustainability, Michael combines academic acumen with practical insights and he enjoys working with the VCSE sector to support them to succeed and thrive!
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