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.

Business and Community Grants

Accelerator Project: Business Advice and Carbon Audits

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Some of the businesses and communities awarded grants feature in our Case Studies brochure. Download here.

Cabin at Hoe Grange Holidays
Hoe Grange Holidays

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.

Fit missions building with people outside

Fit Missions

A £4,749 Small Business ADaptation grant has helped this local gym purchase new equipment.

Drone above field

White Peak Design and Build Ltd

This design and build company has purchased innovative new drone technology with the aid of a £13,602 Business Development Grant.

Eyam Brewery

Eyam Brewery

A £4,599 Small Business Adaptation Grant has helped a local microbrewery to extend their market into canned beers.

CANOE TRAILER

Adventure Expeditions

A £22,453 Business Development Grant has helped this Hathersage based company diversify its activities.

Adventure activities

Mount Cook Adventure Centre

This Wirksworth-based adventure centre had specialist consultancy support to help maximise their business potential.

Man using a cutting machine

Israel Newton and Sons Ltd

A £3,680 has helped towards the cost of new cutting machine for this specialist engineering company.

The Clayrooms

A £5,477 Business Adaptation Grant has helped this Ashbourne-based pottery studio to diversify the business.

Chocolate boxes

Holdsworth Chocolate

A £7,999 Business Development Grant has helped this luxury chocolate company to increase efficiencies and turnover.

Building

Lang Architects

A £2,000 Small Business Adaptation Grant helped this architectural practice gain accreditation to design energy efficient buildings.

Cromford cheese counter

Cromford Cheese Shop

This local artisan cheese shop was awarded a £5,423 Business Adaptation Grant to purchase new fridges.

Fountain View Bakery

A £6,685 Business Adaptation Grant has enabled an artisan baker in Youlgreave to increase sales.

XRO Chemical Services Ltd

A £38,458 Business Growth Grant has helped this Ashbourne-based manufacturing company to set up in new premises.

The Welcome Team Ltd

A £14,772 Business Development Grant has enabled a local hospitality company to offer a new laundry service.

Three ladies holding flowers

Growing Rural Enterprise

A £12,000 Community Resilience Grant has supported therapeutic learning for people recovering from mental health issues.

A7Media Ltd

A £6,642 Business Adaptation Grant has helped this video production company to purchase new equipment.

Bakewell Museum

Bakewell and District Historical Society

A £11,436 Community Resilience Grant has enabled a local museum to increase visitor and volunteer numbers.

Machinery at Igloo Furniture

Igloo Furniture Ltd (trading as Stanton Furniture)

An £8000 Business Adaptation Grant enabled this bespoke fitted furniture maker to buy new machinery to automate a process.

mens bathroom at Hartington village hall

Hartington Village Hall

A £13,683 Community Resilience Grant provided 80% of the funding for new bathroom facilities at Hartington Village Hall.

Bruno Cardona

A £4,288 Business Adaptation Grant has enabled a landscaper gardener to offer a new service of chimney sweeping.

Thompson Tree Services (UK) Ltd

A £25,000 Business Development Grant has enabled the purchase of new equipment for this Wirksworth based arboricultural company.

cutting tool

Brosterfield Engineering Services Ltd / Peak Tractors Ltd

A £14,252 Business Development Grant for new equipment has enabled this Rowsley-based family business to bid for new contracts.

paddleboarding at Carsington Water

Carsington Sports and Leisure Ltd

A green boost for sports at Carsington Water has been aided by Derbyshire Dales Business Advice Service.

Laura Cooper outside her shop

Handmade Design - Ashbourne gift shop

A £6,268 Business Adaptation Grant helps an Ashbourne gift shop develop new e-commerce site.

Billie Pursglove photo of face

Billie Rose Therapy and Wellbeing

Marketing support for Counselling and Wellbeing therapist Billie Pursglove is helping develop her business.

Sir Richard Arkwright's Cromford Mills

Business advice and an energy audit from our Accelerator programme helps UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Interior of Ashford Arms

Longbow Bars and Restaurants Ltd

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.

Group walking

Peak Walking Adventures Ltd

A £3,182 Business Adaptation Grant has facilitated an improved digital platform to serve corporate clients.

Dust extractor at TDP

TDP Limited

A £20,750 Business Growth Grant for new equipment has enabled this Wirksworth-based family business to work more efficiently.

The team at Independent Hostels

Independent Hostels Ltd

A £7.8k Business Adaptation Grant has enabled the purchase of new software for the company’s online booking system.

office building at Alphaweld

Alphaweld Ltd

A £24,454 Business Development grant has enabled the installation of new LED lighting and solar panel at this Calver-based engineering company.

Gas Blender

CEM Solutions (UK) Ltd

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.

Wine sampling machine

Hattersley Wines Ltd

A £8,000 Business Adaptation Grant has enabled in-house wine tasting sessions at this Bakewell wine merchants.

Analyser being used on an arm

UK Bike Fit Ltd

A £7,228 Business Adaptation Grant has funded new equipment to support peak performance in cyclists at Crich-based company.

Case Studies

  • Cabin at Hoe Grange Holidays
    Hoe Grange Holidays

    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.

  • Fit missions building with people outside

    Fit Missions

    A £4,749 Small Business ADaptation grant has helped this local gym purchase new equipment.

  • Drone above field

    White Peak Design and Build Ltd

    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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