Enterprising Ashfield

Enterprising Ashfield is a comprehensive programme delivered by NTU in partnership with Ashfield District Council to support businesses, entrepreneurs, and local people in Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield.

Could you be eligible for Enterprising Ashfield support?

Visit our eligibility checker page to see if you are eligible for the Enterprising Ashfield support using your home, or your business/employers postcode.

Want to learn new skills and boost your CV?

Whether you’re looking for a new job, work for a local business or seeking a new challenge, our range of free courses can benefit you at any stage of your career.

All our courses are fully funded for those living or working within eligible postcodes in Ashfield.

See our full course listing

Thinking about starting your own business?

Whether you want to be your own boss, get that side-hustle off the ground, start generating some passive income, or just get a better work-life balance, we can help.

You'll receive free 1-2-1 advice and coaching, free workshops and training on how to set-up your own business, and £1,000 grant to help get you started.

Find out more about HeadStart

Want to upskill your workforce?

Did you know that we can provide free bespoke training programmes for groups of 10 or more of your staff through this project?

Whether you want to upskill your workforce, support their continued professional development or plug a skills gap, we can help.

Find out more about bespoke courses

Looking to grow your business?

Our Business Growth programme will help improve your business whether you are a sole trader or a larger company.

We deliver our help via business diagnostics, supportive mentoring, expert workshops, peer learning, leadership training, sector-specific programmes, and a growth grant. Get ahead of your competitors by tapping into our support.

Find out more about our growth programme

Want to develop new products or processes?

Are you looking to develop new and innovative products or processes within your organisation?

We can work with you to identify needs and opportunities and team you up with experts in the field to support you achieve those goals.

Find out more R&D collaborations

Want to recruit to a graduate position? Access up to £7,500 funding.

Employers can access free advice and support to help attract high calibre applicants and successfully recruit to graduate positions in your business.

Employers can also receive a graduate talent grant of up to £10,000 per graduate hire, from any university.

Find out more about our graduate and talent support

Interested in apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships provide you with a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled, and qualified workforce.

Local businesses can receive advice to understand and implement higher and degree apprenticeships in areas such as healthcare and science, construction, leadership and management, and digital skills.

Enquire about an apprenticeship

Enterprising Ashfield Case Studies

Find out how we're supporting local people and businesses

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Get in touch

To enquire about accessing support or for further information, please contact EnterprisingAshfield@ntu.ac.uk.

Eligibility

This project is funded by the Government's Towns Fund and will specifically benefit businesses and individuals either living or working in the towns of Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield.

All support provided will be subject to a check to confirm geographic eligibility.

For information about the data we collect on this project, how we manage it, and your rights to access any information we hold about you, please read our privacy notice.

Business & Enterprise Support in Mansfield & Ashfield

Find out more about our links with the local area and how we can work with and support local businesses.