Public and Government Agencies
Business Link: Grants & Support Directory
Use their Grants and Support directory to help you find funding.
The Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform (BERR) (formally the DTI)
You can access links to regional economic strategies, the content of which informs the majority of funding decisions taken by the development agencies in each region. You can also access their publications free online.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
The DCMS aims to improve the quality of life for all through cultural and sporting activities, to support the pursuit of excellence and to champion the tourism, creative and leisure industries.
Health and Safety Executive
Provides documentation about health and safety protocols for all areas of facilities work
Office of Communications (Ofcom)
Huge source of information for industry on research and market data for the sector.
SEMTA
The Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies and, like Skillset, is part of the Skills for Business network.
UK Film Council
The UK Film Council has full details for UK based studios and other facilities resources, as well as details on filming in the UK, and which Screen Agencies can help you.