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Scarborough
This profile provides details of a range of business support for start ups and small firms available in Scarborough. It should be used alongside the Regional Support Profile covering Yorkshire and the Humber, which provides details of a wider range of support available across the region.
Business Support Services in Scarborough
Scarborough businesses have access to a range of local and regional support services designed to help startups, growing SMEs, and established companies thrive. Whether you're looking for free business advice, access to finance, affordable workspace, or specialist training — the Scarborough area is served by dedicated support providers covering all stages of business growth.
As part of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, Scarborough benefits from both local area support (LBS295) and the broader Regional Support Programme (RSP012). This two-tier structure means businesses can access hyper-local support specific to Scarborough as well as wider regional programmes and funding streams across Yorkshire and the Humber.
Scarborough Support at a Glance
Finding a Business Advisor in Scarborough
If you're starting or growing a business in Scarborough, getting the right advice early can make a significant difference. Local business advisors in Scarborough can help you with everything from writing a business plan and accessing startup funding, to scaling your operations and exploring new markets.
Many of the business support providers listed below offer free or subsidised one-to-one advisory sessions for Scarborough businesses. These include publicly funded programmes through the Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Support Programme (RSP012) and local enterprise initiatives specific to the North Yorkshire area.
What Scarborough businesses can get help with
Scarborough Business Support Directory
Browse 8 verified business support providers serving Scarborough and the surrounding North Yorkshire area. Filter by category to find the right support for your business.
CaVCA
Provides advice, support and training to new and established social enterprises.
Community First Yorkshire
Provides advice, support and training to new and established social enterprises in Yorkshire.
Enterprise Answers
Provides loans from £10,000 to £150,000 to start ups and small firms.
North Yorkshire Council
Provides signposting to sources of advice and support for start ups and small firms. It also provides information about commercial premises available to rent.
Scarborough Works
Provides co-working space in Scarborough for start ups and small firms.
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
Provides business advice, information, networking events and international trade services. It also manages a number of business centres that provide office and workshop space for start ups and small firms.
Woodend Gallery and Studios
Provides workspace in Scarborough town centre for creative start ups and small firms.
York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub
Provides signposting to sources of advice, support, funding and events for start ups and established firms across north Yorkshire.
Growing Your Scarborough Business
Scarborough is part of the wider North Yorkshire economy in Yorkshire and the Humber. Businesses in Scarborough benefit from proximity to regional markets, established transport links, and a skilled local workforce — all factors that make Scarborough an attractive place to operate and grow.
Whether you're a sole trader, startup, or SME looking to expand, the support programmes available in Scarborough can help you access the funding, mentoring, and resources you need to scale your operations.
Advice & Mentoring
Free and subsidised business advice from experienced advisors in the North Yorkshire area.
Finance & Grants
Access loans, equity investment, and grant funding specifically for Scarborough businesses.
Workspace
Affordable offices, incubators, and coworking space for Scarborough startups and growing firms.
Support Programme Codes — Scarborough
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Business support information sourced from Cobweb Information Ltd (2026). Provider details are for informational purposes only. Always verify directly with the provider before engaging their services. Billion Pound Page is not affiliated with any listed organisation.