Funded opportunities for businesses and residents
These opportunities are available until March 2026 and are funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Business Spark
The Cherwell Business Spark programme will help people to start their own successful businesses, or create a profitable ‘extra income stream’, with support covering key areas including business fundamentals, understanding customers, marketing and sales, financial planning and developing a first-year action plan.
Find out more and apply to join the programme at Enterprise Oxfordshire.
Business Accelerator
The Cherwell Business Accelerator programme will provide expertise and support to help small businesses in Cherwell grow and thrive.
The support will be through in person and online sessions, masterclasses delivered by business experts, a Leadership Development programme, facilitated Peer-to-Peer Sessions and expert 1:1 support.
Find out more and apply to join the programme at Enterprise Oxfordshire Business Accelerator.
Free energy assessments and grants
Low Carbon Hub are funded to provide businesses in Cherwell with a free energy assessment and a bespoke decarbonisation plan. An assessment can help to make premises cheaper to run, make buildings more comfortable for users, and position organisations as a leader on sustainability in their community. Once the assessment is completed, businesses can also apply for a grant which may be able to provide up to £10,000 in match funding to implement measures suggested in the report.
Visit the Energy Solutions Oxfordshire website to find out more
No Limits programme
The council is funding the ‘No Limits’ programme in Cherwell, designed to offer support for residents into training and employment.
The programme includes assistance for those who need personalised help to get a job, including advice and support, free laptops and mobile phones to develop digital skills, as well as travel grants for those needing financial help to get to work or college.
Find out more and sign up at Enterprise Oxfordshire No Limits.