Support for small businesses

Islington's small businesses play a vital role in our local economy - providing local jobs, enhancing our high streets, and providing a variety of essential goods and services for everyone who lives, works and visits the borough.

Find out about ongoing and new or upcoming schemes that can provide the support, help and advice you need to become sustainable and get to the next level.

Energy and net zero

There are schemes, advice and funding to help small businesses keep their green values and help us reach our target of being a net zero borough.

• Energy efficiency grant

Find our what else is on offer on our energy savings for business pages.

Financial support

Recovery Loan scheme

The Recovery Loan Scheme supports small and medium sized businesses to access the finance they need to grow and invest. Finance can be used for any legitimate business purpose, including working capital or investment.

You can apply if you are trading in the UK with a turnover of £45 million or less, and that your business is both viable and not in difficulty. 

Read more about this loan scheme and apply.

Growth support

Grow London Local

Grow London Local gives London’s small business owners access to expert business support - hairdressers, wholesalers, mechanics, any similar-sized buisness based in the capital.

It’s free, online or in-person and designed for micro and small businesses. You can book an in-person session to talk about the right support you need to grow your business. business for free.

Recruitment

Help with local recruitment

Our Islington Working employment service can help your business find the right local skills to build, grow and maintain your business. We'll provide you with a dedicated page to advertise your vacancy and we can offer our skilled brokers to filter applications for you.

For more information, visit our Islington Working webpage or email IslingtonWorking@islington.gov.uk.