Are you a family business, local shop, online business, wholesaler, business service or small manufacturer? Small Business Saturday is supporting you! Small Business Saturday is a grassroots campaign that highlights small business success and encourages customers to support small businesses in their communities. The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year and the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses. In 2016 Small Business Saturday will take place on Saturday 3rd December.

You can get involved by hanging the poster and window sticker in a prominent place to show your support for Small Business Saturday and attract customers through your door. Posters are available from Carlisle City Council to collect or can be sent out to you. Please email [email protected].

Alternatively you can download a digital version of the poster to use on your website and social media. Find out more information here.

Come along to Morton Community Centre on Thursday 29 September and speak directly to funders; access essential funding information, advice and support; network with other local organisations. Funders include the Arts Council, Cumbria Community Foundation, Hadfield Trust, Charity Bank, Heritage Lottery Fund, the Big Lottery Fund, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Cumbria County Council, and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

This event is aimed at all local voluntary organisations and community groups in the Carlisle area but especially those new to the funding arena.

For more information and to book a place click here