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.
Rye Chamber of Commerce
Rye Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of businesses in Rye and the surrounding area
Seaford Chamber of Commerce
Seaford Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of businesses in Seaford and the surrounding area
Small Business Commissioner
Helping small businesses tackle late payment and get paid on time
South East Cyber Resilience Centre
The South East Cyber Resilience Centre (SECRC), backed by the Home Office and policing, helps businesses protect themselves from online threats
Start Up Loans
Whether you are looking to start up a business or want to grow, the British Business Bank offers Government-backed start up loans of up to £25,000 alongside mentoring and support
Sussex Chamber of Commerce
Sussex Chamber of Commerce is a business membership organisation that provides a wide range of support and information for businesses in the Sussex area
Sussex Innovation Centre
Sussex Innovation Centre is a business support organisation based at the University of Sussex
The National Cyber Security Centre
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is the UK’s official authority on cyber security, providing practical guidance, threat alerts, and tailored resources to help businesses, organisations, and individuals stay secure online
Trading Standards
East Sussex Trading Standards is responsible for protecting consumers and supporting fair trading across the county
TRANSFORM
The TRANSFORM project offers free, expert support to help East Sussex businesses make the most of apprenticeships and funded training opportunities
Uckfield Chamber of Commerce
Uckfield Chamber of Commerce is an active and well-established business network supporting enterprises in and around Uckfield
UK Export Academy
The UK Export Academy is a government-backed training programme designed to help UK businesses build the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to export successfully
