The first-ever Staffordshire Funding Festival proved to be so popular that plans are already in place to repeat the event next year.
The pioneering festival – organised by Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Growth Hub, The NextGen and The British Business Bank – attracted around 200 delegates from businesses based in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire.
More than 20 business support organisations and funding and finance providers exhibited, and the event also featured key speakers and the chance to network.
Growth Hub Manager Rachel Wood said: “It was fantastic seeing so many businesses joining us at the Staffordshire Funding Festival 2025. It is evident that they understand the importance of investment and having that financial backing for their business in readiness for scaling up.
“The Funding Festival was a huge success, and plans are already in place for 2026.”
Tracy Sherratt from the British Business Bank added: “Events like this are really important for every business community to understand where the finances are available for them to access and find out more about what’s available to them as their business starts and grows.”
The event was held at the bet365 Stadium, in Stoke-on-Trent.
Anyone looking to find out more about the support available for businesses in the county should call Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Business Helpline on 0300 111 8002.
