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Grants & Funded Programme Management
Our team brings decades of experience in managing funding programmes that make a real difference to local businesses and farming communities across the South West.
We have extensive knowledge of funding programme requirements, having successfully managed a range of funding streams, including European and Government funds such as ERDF, ESF, UK SPF, as well as local authority funding and grant funds.
Our established relationships with local and national partners mean we understand what works on the ground.
A trusted delivery partner in the South West
Since 1993, we've been providing tailored support to small businesses and agricultural enterprises in the South West. We understand the unique challenges facing rural businesses, family farms, and growing enterprises in our region.
Comprehensive programme management services
We provide end-to-end programme management that keeps your funding on track and compliant. Our services take the administrative burden off your shoulders, allowing you to focus on delivering real impact for local businesses.
Contract and compliance management
We ensure contract conditions are met and help prepare claims correctly and compliantly. All financial, client and publicity evidence is collected and maintained to meet audit requirements.
Data protection and governance
Our internal processes are fully compliant with GDPR, and we hold a current Cyber Essentials Accreditation, giving you confidence that sensitive business information is handled appropriately.
Performance monitoring and issue resolution
We oversee both financial and operational delivery, identifying issues early and working with you to resolve them before they become problems.
Stakeholder engagement
We manage relationships with funding recipients, local partners and programme stakeholders, ensuring clear communication throughout the programme lifecycle.
Evaluation and impact measurement
We design and implement robust evaluation frameworks using multiple methods and channels to demonstrate the real impact your funding is having on local businesses.
Why choose us?
As a not-for-profit enterprise agency, we're genuinely committed to supporting local economic growth. We've helped thousands of businesses start and grow over the past 30 years, and we understand what funding recipients need to succeed.
Recent programmes
Our track record speaks for itself - in the last 12 months alone (2024-2025), we've supported over 750 businesses across the South West, providing the kind of high-quality, tailored advice that makes funding programmes truly effective.
Prosper Business Support
Under the Prosper Business Support programme we supported over 350 entrepreneurs and trading businesses across East Devon, Mid Devon, and Exeter. This support covered a range of areas including business growth, start-up support, green business support, and employment advice.
The programme was funded by the Shared Prosperity Fund through Devon County Council and delivered in partnership between BIP, Cosmic and Carbon Sense.
Future Farming Resilience
Through the Defra funded Future Farming Resilience programme we were able to support over 1,600 farm businesses across Devon, Somerset, Cornwall and Dorset.
Working with a range of delivery partners we provided free support to farmers and land managers navigating the transition from BPS payments to new environmental land management schemes. This included on-farm business advice as well as a range of in-person and online workshops.
Pathway to Digital
Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund though Plymouth City Council, this programme supported Plymouth-based businesses looking to streamline operations and utilise digital tools to reduce costs, boost efficiency and drive sustainability.
Working with local partners we delivered one-to-one support, workshops and online resources to over 180 small businesses across the city.
Who we've partnered with
We've worked with a wide range of public and private sector funders, partners and stakeholders.
VIEW OUR PARTNERS
Are you ready to discuss how we can help manage your business or agricultural funding programme? Let's talk about delivering real results for the South West.
