Funding

Hackney Business Venture »
Supporters of all types of businesses and self-employed entrepreneurs in East London. 

East London Small Business Centre »
Helps entrepreneurs in the East London area to start up and develop successful businesses. Has a special loan fund for Muslim clients in Tower Hamlets and Newham.

Community Development Finance Association »
CDFA is the UK trade association for Community Development Finance Institutions, sustainable, independent financial institutions that provide capital and support to enable individuals or organisations to develop and create wealth.

Government Grants »
Comprehensive website on government grants.

The Prince's Trust »
If you are aged 18-30, unemployed, have an idea for a business but can't raise all the cash you need from anywhere else, the Prince's Trust could help you get up and running. 

Grants Website »
Comprehensive information on government grants for both business and voluntary groups which is updated daily.

Inner City Entrepreneurs Fund »
A new funding initiative which will invest in senior management and staff training within businesses based in some of London's most deprived areas.

Shell Live Wire »
Encouraging young people to start and develop their own business.