Free advice · England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Help to Grow: Management course
A 90% government-funded business management course for owners of small businesses: leadership, marketing, staff and finance, with one-to-one mentoring and a growth plan.
- From
- UK government, delivered by business schools (Small Business Charter)
- How much
- You pay a £750 joining fee; the government pays the rest.
- Who can apply
- UK businesses with 5 to 249 employees that have traded for over a year. The person attending should be a decision maker. Charities can't apply.
What you’ll need
- Business details and number of employees
- Time for the course (about 12 weeks)
How to apply
- Find a business school running a cohort near you on the Help to Grow website
- Book a place and pay the £750 fee
- Attend the sessions and mentoring
Only farms employing at least 5 people qualify. Cohorts start at different business schools through the year.
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1. Always read the official page before you apply.