Prime
Type
Size
Area
Target
Availability
Loan
Up to £5,000
Region-wide
Unemployed people over 50 who would like to start a business
On-Going
What type of funding does it offer?

Size of Deals
PRIME provides loans up to £5,000 for unemployed individuals over 50 who would like to start a business or up to £10,000 to any one business run by two or more eligible individuals with a fixed interest rate of 9.5% over 3 years. Loans need to be covered by credit protection insurance.
In which area is the fund available?
PRIME is available in the whole of the North East of England.
Who can apply?
Unemployed individuals over 50 who would like to start a business. There is no sector restriction. Business plan is required.
Where can I get more information?
PRIME
Astral House
1268 London Road
London
SW16 4ER
Tel: 0208 765 7833
Email: info@primeinitiative.org.uk
Website: www.primeinitiative.org.uk
Link to the nearest advice centre for PRIME:
www.primeinitiative.org.uk/prime_locations.php
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