Recover, Pivot and Scale

KMGH - Programme

Part Funded for Businesses in Kent and Medway

About the Programme

A 12 month, 80% funded* programme of support for a maximum of 40 businesses in Kent and Medway that have the capacity and ambition to grow. 

The programme has 3 to 4 places for each local authority so act now to ensure your place.

Eligible businesses will need to,

  • be located in Kent and Medway
  • have been trading for at least 3 years
  • employ 5+ staff
  • a turnover of at least £100,000
  • have the capacity and ambition to grow.

In return you will receive up to 24 hours of intensive business coaching over a 12 month period plus 6 peer group sessions.

Previous programme participants benefited from increased growth including:  

  • Creation of 218 Jobs
  • Helping them access 83 new local supply chain providers
  • Creating a total of £9,094,846 of turnover growth
  • Assisting access to £2,011,381 of investment

*  A contribution of £50 (plus VAT) per month is payable quarterly in advance. Please note that you are ineligible to take part if your received support from the previous KCC funded Enhanced Business Support programme.

Enhanced Business Support Brochure
  • The Opportunity to take your business from good to great with the support of an experienced highly successfully growth coach.
  • Unlimited access to a localised team of experts specifically chosen to help you address and overcome the key barriers to growth including international trade, finance, HR, property and legal.
  • Grant funding application support to enable you to access the appropriate local, regional and national government funding schemes.
  • Exclusive membership to a network of like-minded business owners enabling you to share common challenges, best practices and collaboration opportunities.
  • A unique platform to promote, showcase and celebrate your business success locally, regionally and internationally

Interested? What to do next:

Simply complete the Expression of Interest form below and one of our Business Navigators will be in touch to explain the selection and onboarding process for the programme.

This part funded programme is subject to State Subsidy Control.

Who's behind the programme?

The programme is funded by Kent County Council as part of its continued commitment to developing the economic prosperity across the area. The programme is delivered by Kent and Medway Growth Hub.

Selected businesses will receive part-funded consultancy support during the course of a year, access to free business growth tools, help to access funded and part-funded local expertise.

Your appointed consultant can clarify the details of the programme and the expectations of both Kent County Council and yourself, prior to joining the programme.

Who's Behind The Programme
KMGH - Programme

Kent & Medway Growth Hub
Waterbrook Avenue, Sevington, Ashford, TN24 0LH

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