Website funding: How North of Tyne small businesses can get support to grow
Your website can be a powerful tool, but renovating, redesigning or rebuilding it takes time and money. That’s where the North of Tyne Business Support Fund (NoTBSF) comes in. If your business is based in Newcastle, North Tyneside or Northumberland, you could get funding toward your next website project without stretching your cash flow.
Who qualifies for NoTBSF website funding?
To be eligible, your business must:
Be based in the North of Tyne area (Newcastle, North Tyneside or Northumberland)
Have plans to grow, such as increasing your turnover or creating new jobs
Not have started the project already, as the grant only covers future work
You don’t need to be a limited company to apply. Sole traders and partnerships are welcome too, as long as the business is trading and aiming to expand.
How much funding is available?
This is a great option for businesses wanting to invest in their online presence without carrying the full cost upfront.
What types of website work are eligible?
The fund supports digital projects that help your business grow, reach more customers or become more resilient. For websites, that often includes:
A full website redesign
E-commerce integration
Mobile and speed improvements
Adding booking systems or lead capture tools
Updating content and SEO structure
The key is that the work should contribute to growth or improve how your business operates online.
How to apply for funding
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Check your eligibility
Make sure your business is based in the North of Tyne area and the project hasn’t already started. -
Outline your project
Define what you want your website to achieve and what work is needed. -
Submit your application to NBSL
The process is straightforward. You’ll be asked a few questions about your business, your goals and your planned project. -
Get approval before starting
Once your application is approved, you’ll get confirmation to go ahead. -
Complete the work and claim your grant
When your website is finished and paid for, you can submit the paperwork and claim your grant.
Why this is a smart move for small businesses
Improve your online visibility and attract more of the right customers
Get expert design and technical support while saving on costs
Bring your website up to date with modern features and mobile usability
Boost SEO performance to appear higher in Google searches
This is a real opportunity to grow your business online with help from regional funding that’s designed to support local success.
Want to find out if your project fits?
We’ve helped businesses across the North of Tyne area apply for funding and create websites that deliver results. If you’d like honest advice and a clear quote to include in your application, get in touch here.
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Michael James
Michael heads up NE1 Web Design & SEO in North Shields and has been building websites for more than twenty years.