Totally Telford Magazine I E8 - Spring 2024 - Winter 2025

ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR ALL

£1 million boost for Telford and Wrekin businesses

With over £1 million already allocated, Thrive Telford grants continue to empower local businesses. Invest Telford the council’s business support and inward investment team, Thrive Telford programme has been a game-changer for local businesses, helping them to innovate, grow, and thrive. With over £1 million already allocated, the programme, backed by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), has supported over 200 businesses across the borough. And there’s still time to apply for funding, but businesses need to act fast before all available grants are allocated. The impact of Thrive Telford is being felt by businesses large and small, including Waggy Washes, a local dog grooming service, and Telford Resin Floors, a specialist flooring company. Both businesses have used Thrive Telford grants to fuel their growth and development, helping them to expand their services, improve their operations, and create new opportunities for the community. These success stories are just a glimpse of the positive impact the Thrive Telford programme is having on local businesses. With grants available for innovation, exports, energy projects, and more, the programme has already made a real difference in Telford and Wrekin.

Waggy Washes: A clean start for local pet owners Waggy Washes, a dog grooming business based in Telford, has seen tremendous growth since receiving support from the Thrive Telford programme. With the help of an expansion grant, the business was able to upgrade its facilities and invest in state-of-the- art grooming equipment. This has allowed them to increase their capacity, reduce wait times for clients, and offer more specialised grooming services for pets. Business owner Stephanie Briggs shared, “The Thrive

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Telford grant has been a turning point for our business. With the funding, we were able to invest in new equipment and improve the experience for our customers. We’ve been able to grow our client base and employ one new member of staff. It’s made a real difference.”

With the deadline for allocations fast approaching, borough- based businesses are encouraged to apply soon before the funding runs out. Whether you’re looking to expand your operations, invest in sustainable energy, or create new jobs, Invest Telford could provide the support you need.

Resin Floors Telford: Transforming spaces, one floor at a time Resin Floors Telford, a company that specialises in providing high- quality resin flooring solutions for both residential and commercial properties, has also benefitted from the Thrive Telford programme. By using the grant to support marketing efforts and enhance their online presence, Telford Resin Floors has been able to reach a wider audience, attract new clients, and position themselves as leaders in their industry.

There’s still time to secure a grant for your business. For more information on available grants and to apply today visit www.investtelford.co.uk/thrive-telford

“Invest Telford through the Thrive Telford programme is transforming local businesses, helping them grow, innovate, and create jobs. We’re committed to ensuring every penny of funding supports Telford’s economic future and success.” Councillor Ollie Vickers Telford & Wrekin Council Cabinet Member for the Economy

Paul Duncan, Director of Resin Floors commented, “We are hugely grateful for the support provided. The Thrive Telford grant has allowed us to exceed our expectations in terms of growth which has allowed us to expand our workforce. Investing in capital equipment at the same time as hiring additional employees is always a difficult decision to take and the support from Invest Telford has helped to minimise this risk and given us the confidence to act on our optimism.”

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