Oldham Enterprise Programme

The Oldham Enterprise Programme is a programme of free business support and connection with sources of business funding.

Eligibility requirements

Grants are available to those eligible applicants under 30 years of age and low-cost loans are available to those aged 18 and over.

Grants of up to £250 are available to:

• those aged 16 to 17; who are
  • Oldham residents
  • Have successfully completed Oldham College’s free Be Your Own Boss programme
  • Are successful at an Oldham Enterprise Programme assessment panel
  • Applicants are eligible for one grant award only

Grants of up to £1,000 are available to:

• those aged between the ages 18 and 30; who are
  • Existing businesses and start-up applicants (trading less than two years)
  • Oldham residents
  • Have not previously received a grant from the Oldham Enterprise Trust
  • Have successfully completed the Princes Trust Enterprise programme
  • Are successful at an Oldham Enterprise Programme assessment panel

For existing businesses and start-up applicants (trading less than two years) over the age of 30, we offer signposting to:

• Free business support from the Business Growth Hub
• Low-cost loans of up to £25,000 via the Government’s Start Up Loans scheme
• Other funding sources are available for existing businesses that want to grow
• Access to free business support

The programme looks to support sustainable business and business growth ideas. Applicants are given a programme of free business support to help them prepare their business plan, cash flow forecast, and for the assessment panel (if appropriate).

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