Support Providers Directory
Looking for support to grow your business or navigate a challenge? This directory connects you with trusted organisations offering free or publicly funded services across East Sussex. From expert advice and mentoring to help with funding, digital skills, sustainability, and more, there’s support available whatever stage you’re at.
All providers have been carefully selected for the quality of their services and their commitment to helping local businesses succeed. If you're unsure where to start, get in touch and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Institute of Directors
The Institute of Directors (IoD) is a UK-wide membership organisation supporting business leaders, directors, and senior decision-makers with professional development, networking, and policy representation
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
The University of Brighton delivers Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) as part of a national programme funded by Innovate UK
Let's Do Business Finance
Let’s Do Business Finance is a not-for-profit organisation supporting small and medium-sized enterprises
Let's Do Business RISE 2.0
Rise 2.0 is a dedicated business support programme for Hastings based businesses, delivered by Let’s Do Business Group
Lewes Chamber of Commerce
Lewes Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of businesses across Lewes and the surrounding area
Lewes District Start-Up Program
The Lewes District Start-Up Programme is designed to support people who are in the early stages of starting a business or have been trading for less than two years.
Made Smarter
Providing support to the manufacturing sector to grow through digital technologies, innovation and skills
Make UK
Make UK is the national voice of the UK’s manufacturing sector, representing and supporting manufacturers of all sizes across a wide range of industries
Newhaven Chamber of Commerce
Newhaven Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of businesses in Newhaven and the surrounding area
Newhaven Enterprise Zone
Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) is a strategic regeneration initiative designed to unlock business growth and attract investment into the town
Peacehaven Chamber of Commerce
Peacehaven Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of businesses in Peacehaven and the surrounding area
Remanufacturing Catalyst
The Remanufacturing Catalyst is a business support initiative from the University of Brighton, designed to help SMEs in the South East explore circular economy opportunities
