Businesses we support
'In Distress' Businesses
Those impacted as a result of the economy or business challenges
'High Growth' Start-Ups
Those that with potential to contribute to economic growth
'Scale-Up' Businesses
Those that need additional support to grow rapidly
Grant funds now available
Grants now available worth up to £2000* to businesses based in the Basildon District Council area (Basildon, Pitsea, Laindon, Billericay & Wickford).
Eligible businesses include:
Limited Companies (incorporated and unincorporated), LLP’s Registered Sole Traders and Partnerships, Applicants must have commenced trading and will be required to demonstrate that they will genuinely benefit from the grant. The grants will not be available to businesses undertaking Banking and Insurance activities, Politically Affiliated membership organisations, Charities and voluntary sector organisations not using a trading arm. *Read our Grant fund qualifying requirements here.
About us
Colbea is one of the UK's longest standing, independent business support agencies. Operating exclusively in and for Essex, our mission is to be a catalyst for business success across the County. We provide high quality, inclusive and accessible business support to create economically thriving communities.
How we support you
In partnership with
Meet our Dedicated Basildon Advisors
Booked appointments with an advisor last one hour. Arrange your fully funded, confidential business advice session with a Colbea business advisor now.
Mandeep Gabhari General Business Advice Lead & Local Contact Based in Ilford, working on-site in Basildon
Started his first restaurant business at the age of 24.
Has run numerous businesses within the hospitality sector spanning from catering to end-to-end event management
A Trustee Director for Vision Redbridge & Redbridge CVS.
Business mentor, a member of the funding panel, a specialist mentor and speaker on the Prince’s Trust’s Enterprise Programme since 2003.
One of Colbea's key advisers since 2018.
Graham Johnson Finance Business Advice Lead & Local Contact Based in Billericay, working on-site in Basildon
40 years’ experience in the Finance sector providing business development, account management support and funding solutions
Expertise in business loan, overdrafts, invoice finance and asset-based lending solutions.
Extensive experience in providing small and large businesses owners on planning and raising finance for growth.
Business mentor, a member of the funding panel, a specialist mentor and speaker on the Prince’s Trust’s Enterprise Programme since 2003.
For the past 4 years he has provided business advice and financial support by way of loans and access to grants to SME
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