£500 to £25,000 per co-founder, fixed interest rate of 6% per annum, repayable over 1 to 5 yearsOpenEast Sussex Growth Hub

Let's Do Business Finance - Start Up Loans

Summary

The Start Up Loans programme is a government-backed personal loan of £500 to £25,000 for individuals looking to start or grow a business that has been trading for less than 3 years. It comes with a fixed 6% interest rate, no need for assets or guarantors, and includes 12 months of free mentoring. It's available to UK residents aged 18+ across the South and East of England through Let's Do Business Finance.

Amount

£500 to £25,000 per co-founder, fixed interest rate of 6% per annum, repayable over 1 to 5 years

Deadline

Rolling applications

Coverage

Regions:BerkshireBrighton and HoveBuckinghamshireChichesterCrawleyEast SussexEastbourneEnglandHampshireHastingsIsle of WightKentOxfordshireSouth EastSurreySussexUK WideWest SussexWorthing

Sectors:All Sectors

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Source: East Sussex Growth Hub

Last verified: 26 March 2026