Female entrepreneurship is growing across the UK, yet access to funding remains a key challenge for many women-led businesses. Grants specifically aimed at women offer non-repayable support that can accelerate growth, cover development costs or fund expansion. At Fraser Bond, we highlight the most relevant schemes and show how these funding opportunities can integrate with your broader business and property strategy.
Women-owned businesses provide significant economic value but often face structural barriers in investment and finance. Grants targeted at women help to:
Level the playing field in access to finance.
Provide non-repayable funds, which avoids debt burdens typical of other finance.
Introduce mentoring, networks and support programmes alongside funding.
For those in London — whether property-linked, service oriented or startup founders — tapping into a women-specific grant can free up resources that support growth, marketing, property leasing or business infrastructure expansion.
Here are some of the most prominent UK programmes for women-owned businesses:
Women in Innovation Award – Run by Innovate UK, offers up to £75,000 for women-led and innovation-driven businesses
Hatch Enterprise Programme + Grant Fund – While not exclusively female, many of its supporting programmes focus on women founders and lead to grant eligibility.
Business Boost – A funding competition for UK small businesses (often women-led) offering e.g., ~£25,000 in support.
Regional & Local Funds – Many Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) and regional funds provide grants for women entrepreneurs, especially in underserved areas.
Before applying, check eligibility (business stage, industry, business size, location) and how the grant aligns with your plans for property, operations or service expansion.
Grant competition is strong. Here are tips from Fraser Bond to enhance your application:
Align your business purpose clearly with the grant’s objectives (innovation, growth, social impact).
Provide a clear business plan and financial forecast — showing how the funds will be used and the anticipated impact.
Demonstrate tangible outcomes — jobs created, revenue growth, community or sector benefit.
Use supporting networks and mentors — many grants include or favour those with mentorship programmes.
Prepare required documentation early — registration, accounts, directors list, business structure, proof of female leadership.
Apply early and keep track of deadlines — many grants operate on rolling or limited competitive rounds.
At Fraser Bond, our expertise spans property, business, compliance and investment advisory. We assist women entrepreneurs by:
Incorporating grant funding into your property-linked growth or premises strategy — for example, leasing or expanding your workspace, salon, or service hub.
Advising on how funding might impact your asset strategy, business planning or investment in London’s competitive market.
Helping you navigate growth, leasing, premises insurance, compliance and property-operational alignment alongside the grant process.
If you are a women founder, business owner or looking to scale your UK enterprise, explore how grants can support your next phase. Visit FraserBond.com or contact our advisory team in London for a tailored funding review, growth strategy and property-linkage discussion.
