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Torbay Enterprise Fund

Torbay Council

Description

Torbay Council's £130,000 Enterprise Fund for independent SME businesses, offering a Start Up Grant of up to £3,000 (for new businesses registered on or after 1 April 2025, towards costs like websites or equipment) and a Retail Unit Improvement Grant of up to £5,000, pound-for-pound match-funded, for shopfront/signage/cosmetic improvements to independent town centre retail businesses in Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham.

Amount

Up to £3,000 (Start Up Grant); up to £5,000, match-funded (Retail Unit Improvement Grant)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
  • Most relevant to: Retail.
Notes
Both strands were closed while the council reviewed the latest round of applications at research time — contact the Economy Team for current availability before referring users.
Requirement
Independent, SME-sized business (no chains) — the Start Up Grant requires registration on or after 1 April 2025; the Retail Unit Improvement Grant is for existing independent town centre retail businesses in Torquay, Paignton, or Brixham and requires pound-for-pound match funding.

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How to apply

Apply via Torbay Council's Enterprise Fund page, or contact the Economy Team at EconomyTeam@torbay.gov.uk for current round availability.

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Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.