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High Street Helper (Swansea)

Swansea Council

Description

Supports individuals starting new retail or hospitality businesses in eligible High Street premises across Swansea's city and district centres — including Clydach, Gorseinon, Gowerton, Killay, Pontarddulais, Morriston, Mumbles, Sketty, and Uplands — as part of wider town-centre regeneration. Worth up to £30,000 in total: up to £25,000 toward start-up costs plus a further £5,000 to help with overheads in the business's first 3 months of trading.

Amount

Up to £30,000 total (£25,000 start-up costs plus £5,000 to support overheads in the first 3 months of trading)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Wales.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
  • Most relevant to: Retail, Hospitality & Tourism.
Requirement
Individuals starting a new retail or hospitality business in eligible High Street premises across Swansea's city and district centres, including Clydach, Gorseinon, Gowerton, Killay, Pontarddulais, Morriston, Mumbles, Sketty, and Uplands.

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How to apply

Apply via Swansea Council (startupgrant@swansea.gov.uk).

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Last verified: 1 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.