Thu, 01 Oct 2009 - Microfinance and Mentoring programme commenced

A new Microfinance and Mentoring programme commenced for pre-starts and new businesses in Hull less than 3 months old.

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 - Funding Secured

Acorn successful WNF Bid for Enterprise Grant Fund –grants up to £5k for job creating projects.

As from April 2009 The Acorn Fund will be offering capital and revenue grants of up to £5000 to businesses that are creating new jobs or need to safeguard existing jobs. The business must be in HU1-HU9. All enquiries to 01482 324976 or email p.sykes@hullbdf.com

The funding will be released on a staggered basis each quarter over the 2 years of the programme and as a result and due to high demand, the grant fund will be temporarily closed as soon as each quarter is fully committed. We apologise for this but there is no other way of dealing with demand.

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 - Loans Postponed

After heavy demand for loans during 2009 we are unable to accept any further applications until further notice.