Grant Administration

Revitalising Highstreets, Empowering local businesses

As the heart of our communities, we’re here to help them thrive. Connecting businesses to funding, expert mentoring and ongoing support, we turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

Smarter Grants

Helping Local Businesses Suceed

High street business support programme designed to help retailers overcome challenges and build sales.

Proven Support: Providing free advice on grants, loans, networking opportunities and upcoming events, ensuring businesses can easily access the guidance they need.

Expert Mentoring: Selected participants receive structured 1-2-1 mentoring from experienced retail professionals with real-world expertise, delivering practical, tailored support.

Accessible and Impact-Driven: Our programme offers FREE support designed to remove barriers and create measurable outcomes, with a target of helping at least 80% of businesses overcome key challenges.

Community-Focused Solutions: By strengthening individual businesses, we contribute to revitalising high streets and supporting long-term local economic growth.

Smarter Grants’ Life Cycle: Consultancy to Impact

1

Consultation & Engagement

  • Consultancy: Compliance, scheduling, risk assessment & reporting

  • Branded Engagement: Leveraging social media platforms & a variety of communication channels

  • Awareness: Eligibility criteria & key dates

2

Applicant Experience

  • Simple, well-structured interface

  • Supportive accessibility needs

  • Dedicated applicant support team

  • Responsive to customer needs

  • Secure data handling

3

Validation & Evaluation

  • Experienced independent assessors

  • Transparency: Comprehensive data reporting

  • Compliant: Streamlined format for submission direct to funders

  • Data-driven analysis that equips clients to make informed decisions on key issues

Case Studies & Blogs

Testimonial

The Enterprise programme delivered by Smarter Society has overdelivered on outputs and outcomes, but above all has been a fantastic experience for the participants.

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