Business Wales is working in partnership with UK Government and Neath Port Talbot Council to provide business support for individuals, existing businesses and supply chain companies impacted by the Tata Steel transition. This includes a package of business advice and guidance to help you prepare your business case for financial support through the UK Government funded Tata Steel Transition Funds.
Business Wales will provide the initial business advice and guidance to discuss the challenges you are facing and opportunities to build your resilience, strengthen the business and help you access the Tata Steel Transition Funding that will be available and delivered by Neath Port Talbot Council.
Visit the Tata Steel Transition Information Hub for full details on all the help and support for people and businesses affected by changes at Tata Steel UK. Please select the following link: Tata Steel Transition Information Hub - Neath Port Talbot Council
Self-employment and starting a business
If you or a family member are facing redundancy and want to start your own business or be self-employed, we’d like to hear from you.
Whether you have a seed of an idea, already trading part time, or ready to start your own venture, Business Wales will help you access information and business advice to develop your business knowledge to help get started. We can advise you on and preparing financial and business plans to help access grants and financial support available through the Start-up Transition Fund.
Get in touch and we will provide the relevant information on the Start-up Fund eligibility and application process once launched.
Building resilience in your business
If your business operates in the Neath Port Talbot area and has been negatively impacted by the transition at Tata Steel, please contact us to help you plan for the future.
Business Wales will help you undertake a review of your business, considering income streams, opportunities to reach new markets, support for employment and skills and advise you on the routes to access grants and financial support available.
Get in touch and we will provide the relevant information on the Business Resilience Fund eligibility and application process once launched.
Growing your business and creating employment
If you are currently based in or plan to operate in the Neath Port Talbot area and are looking to expand your business, through employment or new market opportunities, please contact us to help you plan for the future.
Business Wales can support your growth aspirations, unlock challenges and help you develop your financial and business forecasts to improve your case to access grants and financial support available.
Get in touch and we will provide the relevant information on the Business Growth Fund eligibility and application process once launched.
Supply chain business
Is your business currently supplying Tata Steel UK in South Wales and impacted by the transition?
The Supply Chain Transition Fund is open, and you will be able to seek funding to overcome short term challenges during the transition phase, as well as helping businesses refocus in preparation for new growth opportunities
Business Wales will organise a more in-depth discussion about your business and the challenges you are facing which may include making an application for funding to the Supply Chain Transition Fund.
Get in touch by completing the eligibility checker.