Boosting rural business in West Berkshire

West Berkshire Council has awarded just under £298,000 in grants to rural businesses, helping to drive the local economy and promote sustainability through the Rural England Prosperity Fund Business Grant Scheme.
 
Small rural businesses were able to apply for grants between £10,000 and £40,000 to fund projects to improve productivity and strengthen both the rural economy and local communities. Eleven local businesses were able to benefit from the scheme.
 
Applications for the grant are now closed. We'd like to thank all the businesses who put the time in to apply for the grant - we saw an amazing response to the grant scheme and are pleased to have fully allocated the funding to support the local economy.

Nino's Italian Gelato and Coffee Van:

"Thanks to the grant, we launched a mobile gelato and coffee van, reaching new customers at events and festivals. This has boosted local tourism and created new jobs. We're excited for the future!" 
 

 

Tom Fortune and Sons Hedge Laying:

"With the grant, I was able to buy new equipment and offer more services to the local community. It's helped me raise the profile of hedge laying and expand my business."

Charlotte Manser Ceramics:

"The grant helped me expand my studio, buy new equipment, and increase production. It's boosted local tourism and created new opportunities for collaboration and growth."