Support for businesses

Our ‘Cumbria Accelerator’ business support programme is designed to help Cumbrian businesses get ahead and stay ahead. 

Enterprising Cumbria has partnered with a range of local and regional support groups to offer advice and support to businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs across our county.

If you are looking for advice and support our team will be eager to assist you, and our support is fully-funded so there is no financial cost to the business or individual.

More details on our current support programme:

Cumbria Accelerator: Business Support Programme

Get your business on the fast-track to success through the support of our advisors.

Whether you are dealing with a current challenge and need some external expertise, looking to cut costs or win new customers, our advisors are ready and waiting to offer you tailored 1-1 advice and support.

Our service has delivered 2000+ support sessions over the last four years, helping businesses to overcome obstacles or seize opportunities to grow.

We help look at cashflow issues, recruitment challenges, marketing, finance and much more.  

NEW for 2025/26! Businesses across Cumbria can now receive their own Growth Canvas report highlighting a bespoke SWOT analysis and plan for growth.  This would normally be priced at £699+VAT but is available free of charge through the Cumbria Accelerator programme.

To access support via this Department for Business and Trade funded programme contact lucy.johnson@enterprisingcumbria.org.uk.

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Cumbria Connect to Work Programme

Our 'Connect to Work' programme is helping people across Cumbria move into meaningful employment by bringing together individuals, employers and support organisations.

If you're looking for work or need help returning to employment, our team offers personalised, fully-funded support to help you find and keep a job that works for you.

If you're an employer, Connect to Work can help you expand your workforce and make a real difference in your community by connecting you with local talent and support networks.

Referrals for the programme will open in January 2026.

Find out more about Connect to Work