Rural business support

If you want to start or run a business located in a rural area in Warwickshire, there are a variety of support schemes you can access including advice, information, training, grants and loans, access to facilities and opportunities to expand your network of contacts.

Smaller Grant Schemes - Rural Enterprise Grant. The Rural Enterprise Grant is a capital grants programme funded under the Rural Development Programme for England and is available to farmers and specific rural micro-businesses in the West Midlands region. The grant can fund small scale diversification and business development projects for the benefit of rural businesses. Funds are available for eligible applicants for investments in Environmental Technologies, Food and Drink, Tourism and Livestock related activities.

The Rural Forum for Coventry Solihull and Warwickshire - The Rural Forum tries to raise the profile of rural issues in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire through a programme of events and activities.

Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) - Since 1838, The RASE has played a leading role in the development of British agriculture and a vibrant rural economy through the uptake of good science, the promotion of best practice and a co-ordinated, impartial approach to wide-ranging rural issues.

Women in Rural Enterprise (WiRE) - WiRE supports women in rural business by offering members a package of practical business services.

Land Skills West Midlands - Delivers sustainable business benefits to the regions agricultural, horticultural and forestry industries.

Food Sector Support - Warwickshire County Council support the food sector with several initiatives.

Tourism Business Support - Support and organisations providing support to Tourism Businesses.