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Malvern Hills Growth Fund

Malvern Hills District Council

Description

Malvern Hills District Council's match-funded grant scheme for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (including CICs, social enterprises, and commercially active not-for-profits) based in the district, supporting projects such as new facilities or specialist equipment that strengthen the business and generate local economic benefit.

Amount

£500-£2,000 for start-ups and existing SMEs; £2,001-£5,000 and £5,001-£15,000 bands for existing SMEs only (all require at least 50% match funding)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
Notes
Confirmed live via the council's own Growth Fund application guidance page; projects are normally expected to complete by 31 January 2027.
Requirement
SME (fewer than 250 employees, turnover of £44m or less, or balance sheet total of £38m or less) based in Malvern Hills district and generating commercial income; start-ups must complete approved business training and provide a business plan, existing businesses must have traded for 12+ months and provide financial accounts. At least 50% match funding required.

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How to apply

Apply via the online application form on the council's Growth Fund page, including a business plan and financial accounts (for existing businesses).

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Last verified: 20 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.