Loan finance for businesses helping to improve the local economy in Coventry and Warwickshire
CWRT partners
Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust was first proposed by members of the Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership in 2003 when it was recognised that the sub-region needed a source of ethical enterprise loans that would be able to lend to small businesses who were actively improving the region and assisting in the regeneration process.
Business Link are one of the areas core providers of start up and continuation business advice:-
contact www.cw-businesslink.co.uk
All services are free and underpinning all CDA's work are its values and beliefs, which include a commitment to :
We believe that everyone should be given opportunity and capacity to participate in decisions which affect their lives at work and at home.
CDA implements a wide range of projects within Coventry and Warwickshire and is one of the largest co-operative development agencies in the country. The CDA staff team are highly innovative and have a proven track record in developing creative solutions and approaches to projects. CDA is actively involved in partnerships with many other organisations and agencies in Coventry and Warwickshire which allows us to address needs in the local community.
Visit their site www.cwcda.co.ukThe Womens Business Development Agency provides a service encouraging and assisting enterprises managed by women and helping to address the specific needs that women in business have. Encouraging women into business is vitally important for the health of our economy, the vibrancy of our business culture, and for the pride and self-esteem of women. Many women encounter more and often different barriers compared to men when starting an enterprise and growing their business.
That’s where WBDA comes in! To help women take control of their lives by providing the specific support and advice they need to start and sustain their own business. Their web site tells you all about the free services they offer. If you think they could help you, don’t hesitate to contact www.wbda.co.uk
Amazon Initiatives is an enterprise support organiszation for women aspiring to or already engaged in enterprise activities. All their provision can be accessed by such women. They are a local initiative with a community focus, with the vision to fully involve the community and eventually to be run by the community for the community. When coming to Amazon you will be greeted by two painted ladies. An annual membership fee of £5 per year gives you access to Amazon Initiatives range of services. Please note some services and facilities will incur an additional charge. To keep abreast of local events, courses,
business news and opportunities please subscribe to the Amazon
Initiatives newsletter by www.amazon-initiatives.org.uk
Coventry City Council provide a wealth of resources to small business assisting hem in finding premises, grant funding and other areas where support is needed. "We are committed to supporting businesses and offer a wide range of practical help and advice. Our key aims are to encourage business investment in the city, improve business competitiveness and create employment opportunities " visit www.coventry.gov.uk
Warwickshire County Council have an experienced team of business advisor's who help businesses in the area start up, grow and develop. Visit their site on www.warwickshire.gov.uk
The Princes Trust help young people start businesses throughout the country and provide mentoring and other business support to their clients. If you aged 18-30, unemployed, living in England, have an idea for a business but can't raise all the cash you need from anywhere else the Prince's Trust could help you get up and running. www.princes-trust.org.uk
The Credit Unions in Coventry and Warwickshire help their members save and borrow and affordable rates of interest
