Fairer Workplaces Fund Launched

A fund to help businesses, charities and other organisations adopt fair work practices has opened for applications.

Grants are available to implement changes such as the delivery of workplace training and processes that support flexible working and help to create and sustain a more diverse workforce.

The Fairer Workplaces Fund adds to Scottish Government measures supporting fair work, including making payment of the real Living Wage and providing an effective voice for workers a condition of grant awards.

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Scottish Co-Investment Fund

The Scottish Co-Investment Fund (SCF) from Scottish Enterprise provides match-funding for Scottish start-up, early-stage or growing companies that are seeking investment alongside accredited co-investment partners.

The fund is designed to address a finance gap and support your growth plans.

Funding is available in amounts typically from £100,000 up to £2 million, as part of a total deal size that typically ranges from £200,000 up to £10 million.

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Scottish Enterprise Account Management Service

Scottish Enterprise provides a dedicated account management service for ambitious companies that are able to demonstrate that they can make a significant contribution to achieving a fairer and greener economy.
 

The account management service will develop your business strategy, offer advice and support to help build strong and effective leadership and management practices, as well as build a tailored support package.

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Scottish Connections Fund Applications Now Open

A fund to help strengthen Scotland’s international diaspora has opened for applications.

The £50,000 Scottish Connections Fund is open to bids from any individual or organisation with a Scottish connection, whether that link is through heritage, education, business, culture, or a broader affinity.

Grants ranging from £2,000 to £5,000 will be awarded to support at least ten new innovative projects that will help bring together Scotland’s diaspora and promote Scottish connections worldwide.

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Funding For Trade Union Learning

Reaffirming the Scottish Government’s commitment to advancing Fair Work and tackling inequalities, it has announced a continued funding package to support trade unions in developing, organising, and delivering work-related learning in Scotland’s workplaces in 2024/25.

The £2.38 million funding is managed by the Scottish Trade Union Congress and will be split between the Scottish Union Learning and the Fair Work in Action Funds.

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Free Local And International Market Research And Reports

The Research Service provides free, high-quality information to businesses and entrepreneurs across Scotland to help you plan and grow your business and reduce the risks involved in decision making.

Want to get to know your markets, customers and competitors better? Looking to expand your operations in local or global markets? You can save time, money, and effort by getting in touch with the Research Service.

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Enterprise Hub Fife, The Place To Do Business 

Enterprise Hub Fife opened its doors in Glenrothes seven years ago as a pioneering one stop shop to inspire entrepreneurs and boost business growth.  

Now it has been refurbished to maximise the space to offer premium quality meeting rooms and office space.

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Counter Terrorism Crime Prevention Toolkit

The National Counter Terrorism Security Office has developed a new toolkit for small and micro businesses to assist with crime prevention and deterring terrorism.

By considering how to strengthen the security of your premises and taking action, you can better prepare for, manage and recover from a criminal or terrorist incident.

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LinkLiving Launch Step On Personal Development Programme

Step On is a personal development programme for 16 to 19-year-olds, delivered by LinkLiving and various partners.

Participants will work on self-development, improve mental health and wellbeing and gain employability skills with the help of a dedicated project worker. The course comprises 12 weeks of group work, alongside ongoing, individually tailored one-to-one support.

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Does your Innovation Strategy improve productivity and profitability?

Due to the positive feedback received in April, whereby all attendees highly recommended this event, CeeD has invited back Eureka! Europe to repeat their inspiring workshop.  So, if you are looking to take your innovation to the next level, come along for some fresh perspectives & practical tools.

This event is brought to you in partnership with Fife Council's Economic Development Team and CeeD on 30th August 2024,  at The Enterprise Hub Fife

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The Pixel Fund - Apply Now

This Fund provides grants to UK-based charities in order to support the improvement in mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults.

This Fund provides grants of between £2,500 and £5,000 to charities based in the UK in order to support the improvement in mental health and well-being of children and young adults.

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International Trade Pathway - Smart Duty Management Part 1 - Inward And Outward Processing

This FREE International Trade course will teach you how to save money on customs fees and import tax for goods you bring in from abroad to be processed in the UK. Processing can include things like building, sorting and packaging goods, or fixing and refurbishing them.

Inward Processing (IP) is used to obtain relief from customs duties and import VAT on goods that are imported from outside the UK for processing.  The basic principle is to allow UK exporters to be more competitive by reducing their processing costs.  Processes that are permitted under IP include manufacturing, sorting, and packing, repair and refurbishment..

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