Vacant Commercial Property Grant Scheme (Bristol)

Description

Grants toward the one-off setup costs of taking on a vacant commercial property in Bristol's city centre or one of 46 designated high streets — fitting out, signage, and similar costs of getting a new unit trading. Not intended for ongoing running costs. Co-funded by Bristol City Council, the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, and a residual UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation; worth double-checking funding hasn't been curtailed early given UKSPF itself ended nationally on 31 March 2026.

Eligibility summary

• Available in: England.
• Applicant must be a registered business.
• Typically for businesses with up to 49 employees.

Requirement

Small businesses, sole traders, charities, CICs, and community/creative/cultural organisations with fewer than 50 employees, turnover ≤£10.2m, and balance sheet ≤£5.1m. Must be new to Bristol's commercial property market, returning after a 6+ month absence, or expanding into an additional (not relocated) property.