Hoe Grange Holidays
A free energy audit and a £20k grant for solar panels has enabled this specialist provider of holiday accommodation to reduce its electricity bill and be more efficient.
Here are just a few of the projects that our business support programmes have helped. Take a look and if you think that your business could benefit in a similar way then get in touch.
Accelerator Project: Business Advice and Carbon Audits
Some of the businesses and communities awarded grants feature in our Case Studies brochure. Download here.
A free energy audit and a £20k grant for solar panels has enabled this specialist provider of holiday accommodation to reduce its electricity bill and be more efficient.
A £4,749 Small Business ADaptation grant has helped this local gym purchase new equipment.
This design and build company has purchased innovative new drone technology with the aid of a £13,602 Business Development Grant.
A £4,599 Small Business Adaptation Grant has helped a local microbrewery to extend their market into canned beers.
A £22,453 Business Development Grant has helped this Hathersage based company diversify its activities.
This Wirksworth-based adventure centre had specialist consultancy support to help maximise their business potential.
A £3,680 has helped towards the cost of new cutting machine for this specialist engineering company.
A £5,477 Business Adaptation Grant has helped this Ashbourne-based pottery studio to diversify the business.
A £7,999 Business Development Grant has helped this luxury chocolate company to increase efficiencies and turnover.
A £2,000 Small Business Adaptation Grant helped this architectural practice gain accreditation to design energy efficient buildings.
This local artisan cheese shop was awarded a £5,423 Business Adaptation Grant to purchase new fridges.
A £6,685 Business Adaptation Grant has enabled an artisan baker in Youlgreave to increase sales.
A £38,458 Business Growth Grant has helped this Ashbourne-based manufacturing company to set up in new premises.
A £14,772 Business Development Grant has enabled a local hospitality company to offer a new laundry service.
A £12,000 Community Resilience Grant has supported therapeutic learning for people recovering from mental health issues.
A £6,642 Business Adaptation Grant has helped this video production company to purchase new equipment.
A £11,436 Community Resilience Grant has enabled a local museum to increase visitor and volunteer numbers.
An £8000 Business Adaptation Grant enabled this bespoke fitted furniture maker to buy new machinery to automate a process.
A £13,683 Community Resilience Grant provided 80% of the funding for new bathroom facilities at Hartington Village Hall.
A £4,288 Business Adaptation Grant has enabled a landscaper gardener to offer a new service of chimney sweeping.
A £25,000 Business Development Grant has enabled the purchase of new equipment for this Wirksworth based arboricultural company.
A £14,252 Business Development Grant for new equipment has enabled this Rowsley-based family business to bid for new contracts.
A green boost for sports at Carsington Water has been aided by Derbyshire Dales Business Advice Service.
A £6,268 Business Adaptation Grant helps an Ashbourne gift shop develop new e-commerce site.
Marketing support for Counselling and Wellbeing therapist Billie Pursglove is helping develop her business.
Business advice and an energy audit from our Accelerator programme helps UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A £23,070 Business Development Grant for kitchen equipment has helped the reopening of a historic pub in the village of Ashford in the Water.
A £3,182 Business Adaptation Grant has facilitated an improved digital platform to serve corporate clients.
A £20,750 Business Growth Grant for new equipment has enabled this Wirksworth-based family business to work more efficiently.
A £7.8k Business Adaptation Grant has enabled the purchase of new software for the company’s online booking system.
A £24,454 Business Development grant has enabled the installation of new LED lighting and solar panel at this Calver-based engineering company.
A £17,242 Business Development Grant has enabled the purchase of new equipment at this Darley Dale based company to extend their services to industry.
A £8,000 Business Adaptation Grant has enabled in-house wine tasting sessions at this Bakewell wine merchants.
A £7,228 Business Adaptation Grant has funded new equipment to support peak performance in cyclists at Crich-based company.
A free energy audit and a £20k grant for solar panels has enabled this specialist provider of holiday accommodation to reduce its electricity bill and be more efficient.
A £4,749 Small Business ADaptation grant has helped this local gym purchase new equipment.
This design and build company has purchased innovative new drone technology with the aid of a £13,602 Business Development Grant.
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Setting up and running a business can be a challenge but help is on hand from Derbyshire Dales District Council and others to help make the journey as painless as possible. Established businesses can get help directly from our business adviser and many other useful resources.
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