A new grant scheme is giving businesses the chance to invest, expand, and reach their full potential .
The Malvern Hills Growth Fund, which is worth £500,000 over two years, is now open to applications from businesses across the Malvern Hills district.
Organisations can apply for grants between £500 and £15,000, depending on the type of project and business.
T he fund was created to promote business growth in the manufacturing, rural, tourism and hospitality sectors.
Councillor Beverley Nielsen, portfolio holder for economy and tourism at Malvern Hills District Council, said: “We are so pleased to launch the Malvern Hills Growth Fund which will support businesses in the technology, engineering, rural, and tourism sectors.
“Small businesses play a vital role in the district’s economy, and we recognise the importance of helping them to grow to their full potential.”
The fund is open to micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, including Community Interest Companies, social enterprises, and commercially active not-for-profit organisations based in the Malvern Hills district.
Eligible projects can include investments in new facilities, specialist equipment, or other improvements provided they strengthen the business and deliver economic benefits to the wider community.
One recent beneficiary of council funding is CCCampers Limited, based in Bayton, which repairs and manufactures campervans, caravans, and motorhomes.
The company received more than £10,000 to purchase a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine, enabling it to streamline its design and production processes to save valuable time and grow their business.
Christian Kent, director of CCCampers, said: “We are very thankful for the grant.
“The CNC machine has made us more efficient and has allowed us to carry out work in a more cost-effective way.
“When you try to do the process of securing a grant, it can be quite daunting, but we found it to be quite simple, and we received a lot of help from officers at Malvern Hills District Council.”
Grants must be match-funded by at least 50 per cent of the total project cost.
For more information or to apply, visit www.malvernhills.gov.uk/growthfund.
