York £20K Go-Greener Fund

Go greener and win your business a share of £20,000!

We’re committed to help deliver sustainable prosperity for York and support the city’s future in a zero carbon world.

And we know smaller businesses are keen to do the same.

That’s why we’ve launched the York £20k Go-Greener Fund to help York’s small firms in retail, food & drink, leisure, hospitality, health & beauty and consumer services encourage eco-friendly high street spending and boost customer-led sustainable growth.

We’re making £20,000 available to finance ideas and plans that will enable your business to build on environmental practices and products that directly appeal to customers. All you need to do is tell us about it.

The application process:

First York has joined forces with the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses), the leading business support organisation for small businesses and the self-employed, and the York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership Growth Hub to help in deciding who will receive a share of the Fund.

There will be 10 awards of £2,000 and First York will also cover the cost for each successful business to have their own film made showcasing their sustainability. The best video will be decided by a people’s vote with the winner getting the chance to feature in a film the LEP Growth Hub is making, which includes some of the world’s leading voices on climate change.

The fund award can be used to invest in equipment, raw materials, technology etc to expand sustainable services and/or products.

Assessment panel:

Carolyn Frank, York & North Yorkshire Development Manager Federation of Small Businesses

Sue Jefferson, Chair of the Business Board at York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership

Ian Humphreys, Managing Director of First York

Entry is open until 31 May 2022 so don’t delay, apply today!

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