If you run a small or medium-sized business in Sunderland, this one's for you. Phase 3 of the Sunderland Business Support Fund (SBSF) launched today, and it's designed to help local growing businesses access the expert support they need to improve and expand.

Phase 3 of the North of Tyne Business Support Fund is now open. SMEs in Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland can apply for up to 50% grant funding towards business improvement projects worth £3,000–£8,000.

We're delighted to announce that we've become a registered provider with innovation company, RTC North, which delivers the ‘Designing Better Business’ programme.