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Supporting local businesses, developing employment and skills opportunities and empowering communities, is the focus of the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), of which we’ve been awarded £2.5m to use until April 2025.
A number of initiatives are being set up, with grants and training available to organisations across North Somerset.
Could you help care leavers?
Bespoke training is available to help businesses provide employment opportunities for care leavers.
A diverse workforce means you tap into new perspectives and create a supportive and inclusive environment, which has been proven to increase employee retention and improve reputation.
We want to build strong partnerships with local businesses to provide work placement opportunities, helping care leavers to build employment skills and businesses to meet their recruitment needs.
If you run a business and are interested in finding out more, email jane.goodison@n-somerset.gov.uk or visit the InNorthSomerset website.
Tailored advice
Free virtual or face-to-face support is being delivered by the hive business centre, in Weston-super-Mare, as part of the Business Support Unlocked programme.
The business resilience programme includes:
- an online three-and-a-half day Starting in Business course
- one-to-one advice sessions, including a telephone advice service to deal with ad-hoc enquiries
- a series of workshops
- access to the latest market intelligence information, through COBRA and CBI databases.
Advisors are well-equipped to help bring fresh ideas and training if you’ve decided to start-up or grow a business.
Find out more on the hive’s website or call Hazel on 01934 418 118.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is key to the government’s Levelling Up agenda. In total, £2.6bn is being invested in local communities, businesses, people and skills training to improve pride in places and increase life chances.