At VIA Creative, we’re proud to help ambitious 18–30 year olds access funding and crucially, turn that funding into real, tangible business growth.

If you’re launching or scaling a business, this is a genuine opportunity to secure up to £2,000 in grant funding with our team on hand to deliver the creative, digital and print support you need.

What funding is available?

Start-Up Grant – up to £500


For early-stage businesses (pre-revenue or under £500/month).
 

Ideal for getting off the ground with:

    •    Branding and identity

    •    Website setup

    •    Product development assets

    •    Initial marketing materials

Established Business Grant – up to £2,000


For businesses trading under 2 years with revenue over £500/month.


Designed to accelerate growth through:

    •    Website upgrades or booking systems

    •    Professional branding refresh

    •    Marketing campaigns and print

    •    Digital assets to increase enquiries and sales

Who this is for

To qualify, you should:

    •    Be aged 18–30

    •    Be based in the North East

    •    Be experiencing financial barriers or from a low-income background

    •    Be running (or about to run) your business full-time

    •    Be a majority or equal shareholder

Your business must:

    •    Be registered (sole trader, Ltd, or CIC)

    •    Have been trading less than 2 years

    •    Have a business bank account

    •    Be visible (online or trading presence)

    •    Be capable of generating income within 3 months

How VIA Creative supports you

This isn’t just about funding, it’s about making that funding work.

We help you maximise the value of your grant by delivering:

    •    High-impact branding

    •    Professional websites and booking systems

    •    Print and promotional materials

    •    Ongoing design and digital support

In many cases, these services can be fully or largely covered by your grant, meaning minimal upfront cost to you.

What happens next?

Once you apply:

    1    Your application is reviewed

    2    You may be invited to an online meeting

    3    A decision is made (typically within 6 weeks)

    4    If successful, funds are paid directly to your business

    5    You’ll receive ongoing support and check-ins from SWEF

Ready to get started?

If you think you’re eligible, we’ll:

    •    Help you understand the process

    •    Advise how to position your application

    •    Plan how to use the funding effectively

Click the link below, drop us an email and let’s see how we can help you secure funding and turn it into a business that grows.

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