Funding and Support

Whether you are looking to launch a start-up, expand your current business or make your operations more resource efficient, you will most likely require some financial support.

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to start, run and grow your business in Wychavon. This is the number one priority for us and we're doing all we can to help you. We work with Worcestershire Growth Hub to bring all aspects of business support into one place, making it clear and simple for businesses to access and find the help they need.

If you are starting or growing your business, developing skills, looking for commercial property, or finance, or looking for networking opportunities, free support and guidance is available at any stage of your business life-cycle. For more information, visit the Worcestershire Growth Hub website; call 01905 677 888 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Wychavon Growth Fund

Are you a business that is looking to invest, expand and reach your full potential. The Wychavon Growth Fund is a new, fully council funded programme.  It supports a wide range of activities that help businesses grow—whether through investing in new equipment, expanding facilities, creating new jobs, or improving productivity.

The Fund welcomes applications from micro, small and medium sized enterprises, Community Interest Companies, social enterprises, and commercially active not for profit organisations based in Wychavon. This includes all sectors from manufacturing, rural enterprises, hospitality, tourism, and the wider business community. Grants range from £500 to £15,000, depending on your project and business type.

For more information read the Wychavon Growth Fund page.

Business Apprenticeship Grant

Support recruitment and upskill in your organisation with apprenticeships.

• Access a £2,000 grant on a successful start of an apprenticeship in your organisation in 2025/26.
• If you are a business in Wychavon who has employed a new apprentice or an existing employee has started an apprenticeship between April 2025 and March 2026 you are eligible for a £2,000 grant upon the apprenticeship starting.
• Available for 12 months April 2025 to March 2026.

The Business Apprenticeship Grant is now closed.