Support Sector: Food & Drink

The Small Business Commissioner

The Small Business Commissioner was appointed as part of a range of measures implemented by HM Government as part of the Enterprise Act 2016 to tackle late payment, non-payment and unfavourable payment practice in the private sector.

Building Better Opportunities

Investing in local projects to tackle the root causes of poverty, promote social inclusion and develop […]

In2 Youth Support Partnership

In2 is supporting young people aged 15-24 in the Marches who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) or at risk of becoming NEET.

Regional Angels Programme

Regional Angels Programme to help reduce regional imbalances in access to early stage equity finance for smaller businesses across the UK.

European IP Helpdesk

Offering a broad range of informative material, a Helpline service for direct IP support and on-site and online training, the European IP Helpdesk's main goal is to support IP capacity building along the full scale of IP practices: from awareness to strategic use and successful exploitation.

Cyber Essentials

Cyber Essentials aims to help organisations implement basic levels of protection against cyber attack, demonstrating to […]

Invest in Shropshire

The Invest in Shropshire website aims to provide a range of information for businesses looking to relocate, businesses already based in the county that are looking to expand and grow, and investors looking for investment opportunities.

Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) – Business support for SMEs

Energy & Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) offers projects focusing on the adoption of bioenergy technologies and the provision of support to businesses, organisations and local authorities to enable them to make informed bioenergy decisions.

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Advice and guidance on data protection, GDPR and information management.

Assetz Capital

Assetz Capital provides fast and flexible finance to UK SMEs and Property Developers through an established community of lenders

Exceed Partnership Fund

Developed by Midven, this fund provides risk capital and advice to businesses in the West Midlands. The fund can make an initial investment of up to £500,000 and focuses on dynamic businesses with the potential to create a strong competitive position in a large growing market, helping them to achieve their goals and build profitable businesses with attractive exit options.

Harper Adams University

The leading specialist university tackling the future development of our planet’s food production, processing, animal sciences, […]