Help for Struggling Businesses

These are tough times for businesses. Many are still surviving the effects of the Covid pandemic and tough prevailing economic conditions leave businesses trying to absorb rising costs.

Here are details of organisations that are there to help struggling businesses:

Small Business Commissioner - support for late payment challenges

Enterprise Nation – Cost of Doing Business Hub

Ofgem – energy advice for businesses

British Business Bank – Guide to Managing Business Debt

Gov.uk – Business debt and bankruptcy

Business Debtline – free, confidential and independent debt advice

Citizens Advice Bureau – advice on consumer rights, debt & money management and employment rights

CW Growth Hub – free advice and support for all businesses

HM Revenue & Customs – help if you're struggling to pay your tax bill on time

Contact: The Business, Enterprise & Tourism team

Last updated on 02/10/2025