Useful links
Resources worth knowing about
A short, curated list of funding, procurement, governance and business support resources relevant to the organisations we work with. We periodically refresh this list — if a link looks out of date, let us know.
From Eklipse
Make It Make Sense
The No-Jargon Business Survival Kit — by Eki Onuiri
The straight-talking guide to UK business admin, tax and governance for founders at any stage — covering company structure, tax, and the deadlines you can't afford to miss. Written in plain English, built to get you through the confusing part in an afternoon.
- — Sole trader vs limited company: how to choose, or fix it
- — What Making Tax Digital actually means for you in 2026
- — VAT, PAYE, dividends and the ICO, explained in plain English
- — Every UK admin deadline you can't afford to miss, in one cheat sheet
External resources
Curated links, kept up to date
Everything below is an independent, external website — not something we publish or sell.
Funding & Grants
Monthly round-ups of new grant programmes and funding news across the UK charity sector.
A continuously updated, searchable database of live UK grant opportunities.
Impartial guidance on funding and finance options for charities and social enterprises, including social investment.
Winning Public Contracts
The UK government's official portal for high-value public contract notices.
Free access to lower-value public sector contract opportunities across England and the wider UK.
Governance & Compliance
Practical guidance for trustees on governance, reporting and legal duties.
Refreshed in 2026 with a stronger focus on inclusion and board behaviour — worth a read even for established boards.
Start-up & SME Support
Government-backed loans of £500–£25,000 for early-stage businesses, with free mentoring included.
A government-backed scheme giving lenders a 70% guarantee on commercial loans up to £2 million — designed to make banks more willing to lend to viable SMEs. Recently expanded, with a higher turnover threshold and longer repayment terms.
Funding and tailored support specifically for social entrepreneurs at every stage.
The national membership body for social enterprise, with research, policy and networking.
The UK's largest, longest-established marketplace for buying or selling a business.
These are external, independent websites — Eklipse Consulting is not responsible for their content and does not receive any commission or payment for listing them.