35 Northamptonshire start-ups awarded £2,000 grants through Build Your Business 2.0

Since the relaunch of our popular business support programme in May, we are proud to announce the 35 small businesses in Northamptonshire that have been awarded a £2,000 Build Your Business 2.0 start-up grant. These grants are design to support entrepreneurial journeys, providing vital funding to help founders grow and thrive in Northamptonshire.

Through Build Your Business 2.0, participants received tailored support to help shape and strengthen their business ideas. This included access to 1:1 mentoring, interactive webinars, expert-led workshops, networking opportunities and specialist market research resources. The programme covered essential topics such as starting and running a business, marketing strategies, mental health and wellbeing, business planning and financial forecasting. Equipped with this knowledge and guidance, eligible businesses were then invited to apply for a £2,000 start-up grant.

Following a competitive application process, we are excited to introduce you to the Build Your Business 2.0 grant winners.

North Northamptonshire small businesses include:

• Dean Baker - DeanAI Solutions Limited

• Adebayo Amisu - AFRIC FLAVORS CIC

• Alex Barwell - Olive&Wallis

• Felicity Forrest - Forrest Framing Co

• Siobhan Holmes - Albella Tales

• Jo Whight - Red Lotus Consultancy Limited

• Chloe Baker - Cloco Health

• Siobhan Wilmott - Nouveau Events & Weddings

• Tracey Sharp - Wild Soul Flowers

• Louise Webster - Lou's grass cutting service

• Helen Staniforth - UpSkillion

• Nicky Allan - Purpose Elevated Ltd

• Kathryn Bell - KADB LTD

West Northamptonshire small businesses include:

• Tracy Tilbury - TT Insights Solutions

• Oluwafemi Joseph - Phoenix Secure Transport Ltd

• Louisa Payne - Vinito Ltd

• Amilea Vella-Barnes - Infinite Wonder Limited

• Natalie Green - Buds Outdoor Play

• Kamila Knight and Jola Gayton - Piparella Graze

• Annabel Burgham - Boogie Bootcamp

• Shelly Roberts - A Little Bit of Sunshine

• Louise Greenwood - Northampton Family Osteopaths

• John Donaghue - The Silent Disco Project CIC

• Elena Gheorghe - Bubbledog Wash Ltd

• Shelley Knight - SENDsational Families CIC

• Thomas Maar - Infinity Geeks Ltd

• Jaaziah Gordon-Douglas - Move Modestly

• Abbie Conway - McKenzie Friend - Court Support

• Laura Smyth - Laura Smyth Photography

• Joseph Dandy - COTU Brewing Ltd

• Hannah Woods - The Little Play Pantry

• Mette Brodersen - The ADHD Creative Hub CIC

• Thomas Darling - Darlin's Barbers

  
  

Register today!

Running until March 2026, and funded with £310,000 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Build Your Business 2.0 will be offered entirely free of charge to participants, ensuring accessible support for anyone seeking business assistance. 

Register on to the programme today: Build Your Business 2.0 | Free support in Northamptonshire

Funded by UK Government

This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.  

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.

For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus