All RDAs across England are closing by March 2012 (see transition and closure section). With our resources reducing steadily, this page has not been recently updated and the information below may not be current. If in doubt, please contact us directly.

Small loans for business

The South West Loans Fund (small loans) supports eligible businesses with viable business plans that have been unable to raise finance from traditional sources. Loans of up to £50,000 are available by contacting Business Link who will take you through the first stage of the application process, call 0845 600 9966 or www.businesslink.gov.uk/southwest.

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