Business Resources
Business Resources
Practical solutions for
West Kent Business
Our resource hub offers support for businesses looking to relocate or expand their operations in West Kent.
Choose the right resource for your business:
Locate
Businesses looking to move to West Kent can access support and advice through Locate in Kent.
If you search for West Kent on the Locate in Kent (LIK) website, you can find a selection of listed commercial, coworking, industrial, laboratory sites, alongside land available for redevelopment. If you contact LIK directly, their team of commercial property experts can assist you in your search.
In West Kent there are a number of key commercial sites, which may be perfect for your business.
Commercial office spaces at Kings Hill
Showrooms, offices and light industrial units at North Farm, Tunbridge Wells
Industrial and commercial units and warehouses in Edenbridge (near Gatwick)
Mixed commercial and distribution space at Panattoni Aylesford
Warehouses and distribution units at Tonbridge Trade Park
Warehouses and light industrial space at Dana Trading Estate, Paddock Wood
In addition to more traditional premises and locations, new flexible and co-working spaces are flourishing in West Kent, including at the following locations.
The Hive, Cranbrook
Sevenoaks Business Hub, Sevenoaks
Riverside House, Tonbridge
Regus, Kings Hill
Pluto House, Tunbridge Wells
Meeting Point, Swanley
Lime Tree Work Shop, Sevenoaks
In the Bank, West Malling
Castle Lodge, Tonbridge
Capital Space, Kings Hill
Workstation, Tonbridge
The House, Tunbridge Wells
The Hive, Tunbridge Wells
Lonsdale Gate, Tunbridge Wells
Office Tribe, Tunbridge Wells
TONBRIDGE & MALLING:
- Capital Space, Kings Hill
- Regus, Kings Hill
- Castle Lodge, Tonbridge
- Workstation, Tonbridge
- The Hive, Tonbridge
- Riverside House, Tonbridge
Funding
Funding for West Kent businesses is available at a local, regional and national level. Find out more below.
West Kent Rural Grant Scheme
Capital awards of up to £24,999
towards you business’ project.
West Kent specific funding is available through the business section on each local authority website (see the ‘Local Services’ section).
Kent and Medway Growth Hub
Details of all funding opportunities for businesses in Kent and Medway are listed on the Growth Hub website.
The Growth Hub has a dedicated team of businesses advisors who can direct you to the most suitable opportunity for your venture.
Kent and Medway Business Fund
Access Kent and Medway Business Fund loans from £100,000 – £600,000 for SMEs
Small Business Boost loans from £26,000 – £99,000 for micro businesses.
Networks
West Kent has a thriving and well-connected business community. There are both local and regional networking groups, which can assist your business in various ways.
The West Kent Business Support Programme
The West Kent Business Support Programme offers access to FREE resources including 1-2-1 mentoring, micro grants, networking events and webinars. Funded by Invest West Kent through the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the West Kent Business Programme has supported over 600 enterprises across the region helping them to connect and grow.
Sevenoaks District Chamber of Commerce
The Sevenoaks District Chamber of Commerce now provides networking opportunities and a member support package for enterprises across West Kent.
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber provides, Membership Benefits, Business Advice, International Business Advice, Chamber Customs, Representation and much more.
Federation of Small Businesses
FSB offer small businesses and self-employed members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice heard in government.
The TN Card
The social enterprise and award-winning reward card encourages the community to shop locally while supporting local businesses.
Visit Kent Business
Businesses in the hospitality, leisure and wider tourism sector can access support through the Visit Kent Business Network.
Local Services
Each of the three West Kent local authorities (Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Malling, and Tunbridge Wells) has their own business pages, allowing you to access local support in addition to building control, business rates, environmental, licensing, planning and procurement services.
