Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce

Business Support

Potential Sources of Finance


Each year we publish an updated listing of some of the potential sources of finance available to businesses in the Wandsworth area.

The details given here are for guidance only as specific details may change at anytime.

There are many EC and UK grants available, but it is worth bearing in mind that many of these have particular criteria and are limited to organisations involved in specific activities – contact Business Link for London on 020 7010 1000 for more information.

Also remember that nearly all grant organisations and financial institutions will require from you some form of business plan including cash flow projections.

Free Workshops for Small Business from GLE oneLondon

Courses in personal development, marketing and finance

Introduction to Enterprise for Start Ups also available

Call GLE OneLondon on 020 8772 0500

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Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce and Business Link

Through our relationship with Business Link, we have secured not one but two unique services to help support and grow your business.

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    3. Marketing Campaigns. Identifying and implementing ways to market your business more effectively.
    4. Expansion How to successfully launch new products & services, open new locations, etc.

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Download more information on the Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce Business Support


The Town Centre Improvement Scheme (TCIS)

The TCIS is a Council initiative, which aims to boost trade and encourage growth in the Borough’s town centres.

Balham, Clapham Junction, Tooting and Wandsworth Town Centres are eligible as are areas of East Battersea, Tooting Bec, Mitcham Lane and Roehampton.

Loans and grants are available for improvements to property, eyesore sites and shared rear access ways. Funding which is usually 25% of eligible costs can be made available up to £13,000 per property (£30,000 in the centre of Balham and £50,000 in Wandsworth).

For further details of Wandsworth Council’s interest free grants and loans please contact John Ruske in the Economic Development Office on 020 8871 7031.


International Business Support (Apronet)

Apronet is a virtual meeting point where people meet and exchange ideas and projects with other people.

It provides European and International business contacts, with the ultimate aim to provide worldwide business contacts.

Visit Apronet web site for more information or call the Chamber on 020 8767 2761.


High Street Banks

Of course the major banks can be a source of finance through the usual methods of loans and overdrafts.

They should also be able to provide and advise you on the conditions, grants and finance sources and eligibility for the Small Firms Loan Guarantee Scheme.


London Business Growth Fund

This is a London-wide fund providing loans of up to £20,000 for businesses that have been established for 12 months or more.

Businesses are required to provide a business plan and financial statement for the preceding year.

Contact Bob Warren at oneLondon Business Loans on 020 7940 1567.


The Prince’s Trust

The Prince’s Trust gives advice and finance for unemployed young people (18-30 years) starting in business.

Loans of up to £5,000 and grants of up to £1,500 per business are available. Marketing grants are also available for the purpose of Test Marketing; you can obtain up to £250.

For more information please feel free to telephone 020 7498 3046.


Wandsworth Borough Council


September 2008

Details coming soon...