Business Support

There are a range of organisations within Staffordshire that can support Care Providers.

Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce

The Staffordshire Chambers of Commerceprovide a range ofbenefitsfor their members, designed to support businesses based in Staffordshire.

Staffordshire Care Association

The Staffordshire Care Association, also known as SARCP, is a long-standing well-respected association representing over 200 independent Care Providers including Care Homes and Home Care Agencies in discussions with government agencies. 

Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub

The Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub was established by the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership to play a major role in the drive for strong, sustainable business growth across the LEP area.

It acts as the focal point for businesses that wish to grow by referring them to co-ordinated and cohesive growth programmes, business networks, growth groups and links to specialist information, advice and services.

Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Skills Hub

The Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Skills Hubengages directly with employers through impartial Skills Brokers, helping them to identify their skills needs and signposting them to support available, which can include Training Grants. Grant funding is available in the Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire LEP area.

Staffordshire Business and Environment Network

The Staffordshire Business and Environment Network, also known as sben supports members to access subsidised and free initiatives from within their portfolio.

Federation of Small Businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses are a not-for-profit organisation, committed to supporting all small business owners and the self-employed in the UK.