Redcar Town Centre Grant Scheme

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The Town Centre Grant Scheme will feed directly into the wider objectives of the Town Centre Transformation by encouraging entrepreneurial activity and growth of the independent sector, whilst heightening the town’s appeal as a retail destination in support of its recovery from Covid-19. The scheme will also serve to create a more vibrant and viable town centre area in pursuit of further private sector investment, leading to an improved perception of the town, increased footfall, dwell-time and spend.
Funding will open from May 2024 until March 2025 subject to final approvals.

The final grant panel will convene in December 2024, no new applications will be accepted beyond this date.

The cut-off for grant awards (payments) is March 17th, 2025.

Below is a brief overview of each of the grant categories with links to their respective EOI’s.

Please visit the Downloads section for full policy documentation on each of the grant categories, as well as a summary of the application process.

Please also see the Important Links section for grant scheme boundaries and further information.


Better Businesses

Through the Better Businesses category, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council are offering grants to businesses to support alterations and improvements to existing commercial properties.

This category is offered on a 50/50 match funding basis. Total Council funding towards your project must not be greater than £5,000 or 50% of the total pre-agreed project costs.

This category is aimed at existing SMEs with premises in Redcar & Cleveland. To qualify for support, your business premises must be located in Redcar and Cleveland and within the respective ‘Better Businesses’ category boundary.

Better Businesses - Expression of Interest Form


Above Shops

Through the Above Shops category, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council are offering grants to businesses to bring the upper floors of our town centre back into use for commercial or residential purposes. This includes conversion of units into flats/apartments but excludes visitor accommodation.

This category is offered on a 50/50 match funding basis. Total Council funding towards your project must not be greater than £10,000 or 50% of the total pre-agreed project costs.

This category is aimed at existing SMEs with premises in Redcar & Cleveland. To qualify for support, your business premises must be located in Redcar and Cleveland and within the respective ‘Above Shops’ category boundary.

Above Shops - Expression of Interest Form


Bring Your Business To

Through the Bring Your Business To category, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council are offering grants to businesses looking to setup within the town centre to support the fit-out of new premises.

This category is offered on an 50/50 match funding basis. Total Council funding towards your project must not be greater than £15,000 or 50% of the total pre-agreed project costs.

This category is aimed at new SMEs, existing SMEs that are currently located outside Redcar & Cleveland looking to relocate within, and existing SMEs within Redcar & Cleveland looking to expand via occupation of additional premises. To qualify for support, your business premises must be located in Redcar and Cleveland and within the respective ‘Bring Your Business To’ category boundary.

Bring Your Business To - Expression of Interest Form


Welcome To

Through the Welcome To category, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council are offering grants to businesses to create new accommodation to support the visitor economy.

This category is offered on a 60/40 match funding basis. Total Council funding towards your project must not be greater than £30,000 or 60% of the total pre-agreed project costs. Funding must not exceed £5,000 per additional bedspace, is limited to two bedspaces per room and accommodation must support the visitor and tourist economy. This excludes lettings within residential properties.

This category is aimed at new SMEs, existing SMEs that are currently located outside Redcar & Cleveland looking to relocate within, and existing SMEs within Redcar & Cleveland looking to expand via creation of additional bedspaces. To qualify for support, your business premises must be located in Redcar and Cleveland and within the respective ‘Welcome To’ category boundary.

Welcome To - Expression of Interest Form












The Town Centre Grant Scheme will feed directly into the wider objectives of the Town Centre Transformation by encouraging entrepreneurial activity and growth of the independent sector, whilst heightening the town’s appeal as a retail destination in support of its recovery from Covid-19. The scheme will also serve to create a more vibrant and viable town centre area in pursuit of further private sector investment, leading to an improved perception of the town, increased footfall, dwell-time and spend.
Funding will open from May 2024 until March 2025 subject to final approvals.

The final grant panel will convene in December 2024, no new applications will be accepted beyond this date.

The cut-off for grant awards (payments) is March 17th, 2025.

Below is a brief overview of each of the grant categories with links to their respective EOI’s.

Please visit the Downloads section for full policy documentation on each of the grant categories, as well as a summary of the application process.

Please also see the Important Links section for grant scheme boundaries and further information.


Better Businesses

Through the Better Businesses category, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council are offering grants to businesses to support alterations and improvements to existing commercial properties.

This category is offered on a 50/50 match funding basis. Total Council funding towards your project must not be greater than £5,000 or 50% of the total pre-agreed project costs.

This category is aimed at existing SMEs with premises in Redcar & Cleveland. To qualify for support, your business premises must be located in Redcar and Cleveland and within the respective ‘Better Businesses’ category boundary.

Better Businesses - Expression of Interest Form


Above Shops

Through the Above Shops category, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council are offering grants to businesses to bring the upper floors of our town centre back into use for commercial or residential purposes. This includes conversion of units into flats/apartments but excludes visitor accommodation.

This category is offered on a 50/50 match funding basis. Total Council funding towards your project must not be greater than £10,000 or 50% of the total pre-agreed project costs.

This category is aimed at existing SMEs with premises in Redcar & Cleveland. To qualify for support, your business premises must be located in Redcar and Cleveland and within the respective ‘Above Shops’ category boundary.

Above Shops - Expression of Interest Form


Bring Your Business To

Through the Bring Your Business To category, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council are offering grants to businesses looking to setup within the town centre to support the fit-out of new premises.

This category is offered on an 50/50 match funding basis. Total Council funding towards your project must not be greater than £15,000 or 50% of the total pre-agreed project costs.

This category is aimed at new SMEs, existing SMEs that are currently located outside Redcar & Cleveland looking to relocate within, and existing SMEs within Redcar & Cleveland looking to expand via occupation of additional premises. To qualify for support, your business premises must be located in Redcar and Cleveland and within the respective ‘Bring Your Business To’ category boundary.

Bring Your Business To - Expression of Interest Form


Welcome To

Through the Welcome To category, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council are offering grants to businesses to create new accommodation to support the visitor economy.

This category is offered on a 60/40 match funding basis. Total Council funding towards your project must not be greater than £30,000 or 60% of the total pre-agreed project costs. Funding must not exceed £5,000 per additional bedspace, is limited to two bedspaces per room and accommodation must support the visitor and tourist economy. This excludes lettings within residential properties.

This category is aimed at new SMEs, existing SMEs that are currently located outside Redcar & Cleveland looking to relocate within, and existing SMEs within Redcar & Cleveland looking to expand via creation of additional bedspaces. To qualify for support, your business premises must be located in Redcar and Cleveland and within the respective ‘Welcome To’ category boundary.

Welcome To - Expression of Interest Form












Grant Scheme Questions

Please leave any questions you may have here. Alternatively, drop us an email at Rediscover@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk or pop in to our shop at Rediscover Redcar, West Terrace, Redcar, TS10 1DS.

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    Rebecca Conry asked 15 days ago

    Hi Rebecca, please submit an EOI to the 'Bring Your Business To' category in the first instance and a member of the team will be in touch to explore. Alternatively, you can contact a member of the Town  Centre Management Team directly via rediscover@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

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    Mike francis asked 22 days ago

    Hi Mike, the Town Centre Grant Scheme is intended to support landlords and tenants with their plans for development, as such, work specifications may be determined by the applicant and will be reviewed on a case by case basis. To bring the upper floors of your property into use for commercial or residential purposes, the 'Above Shops' grant would likely be the most suitable for your plans. If you submit an EOI in the first instance, a member of the team will be in touch ASAP to advise.

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    Lynn asked 26 days ago

    Hi Lynn, TS10 5LX is out of area for 'Bring Your Business To' unfortunately. For more information on eligible postcodes and grant scheme boundaries, please visit the 'Grant Scheme Boundaries' page via the 'Important Links' section.

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    Adele lyon asked 29 days ago

    Hi Adele, Saltburn is not included in the Town Centre Grant Scheme unfortunately. For more information on the schemes boundaries, please see 'Grant Scheme Boundaries' in the 'Important Links' section. For advice and guidance on the availability of grant support in Saltburn, you can contact Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council's Business Engagement Team via business@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

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    Sharron asked 30 days ago

    Hi Sharon, Marske High Street is not included in the Town Centre Grant Scheme unfortunately. For more information on the schemes boundaries, please see 'Grant Scheme Boundaries' in the 'Important Links' section. 

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    Tam Williams asked 30 days ago

    Hi Tam, extensions and improvements to existing commercial premises would likely come under the 'Better Businesses' or 'Above Shops' category. If you feel either of these categories are relevant to your business and your plans for renovation, please feel free to complete an EOI form from the links above and a member of the team will be in touch ASAP to discuss.

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    Pamela collier asked about 1 month ago

    Hi Pamela, new flooring in an existing business would likely come under the 'Better Businesses' category. If you feel this category is relevant to your business and your plans for renovation, please feel free to complete an EOI form from the links above and a member of the team will be in touch ASAP to discuss. 

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