Why West Yorkshire businesses need business support more than ever
A changing landscape for local businesses
Businesses across West Yorkshire are facing faster and more complex change, from digital transformation to evolving regulations, making expert guidance essential to stay competitive. Rising costs and skills shortages are also creating pressure on leaders who are often dealing with very different challenges across their organisations. Structured support can provide the clarity needed to plan ahead, manage costs and build long-term resilience.
Growth opportunities in the region are increasing too, but to access them confidently many businesses need access to the right skills, insight and peer networks. That’s where the West Yorkshire Good Growth Programme has played a key role in supporting businesses across the region.
Since launching in 2023, the programme has supported over 400 businesses across West Yorkshire to achieve sustainable growth.
How the Good Growth Programme is helping
The West Yorkshire Good Growth Programme provides expert, hands-on support to help businesses identify challenges, unlock opportunities and grow with confidence.
Funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the programme – delivered by Oxford Innovation Advice and led by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, has supported the Mayor’s ambition to make West Yorkshire the best place to work, learn and live.
A word from the Good Growth team
“We saw growing demand from businesses navigating a challenging economic landscape. Through the West Yorkshire Good Growth Programme, we were able to give them the tools, guidance and confidence to move forward. It has been inspiring to see how quickly many firms progressed once they had the right support in place.”
David Wright, Programme Manager, West Yorkshire Good Growth Programme
That impact is reflected in the feedback from businesses that have taken part in the programme. “Excellent programme, easy to access and really useful support and coaching. The investment required from the company and the support gained is excellent value for money,” said the Managing Director at North Star Coffee Roasters.
West Yorkshire businesses have benefitted from
- GROWTHmapper®: a bespoke diagnostic tool, designed to identifying strengths and areas for improvement
- Expert-led masterclasses: covering marketing and sales, finance, HR and people development, sustainability and digitalisation
- 28 hours of bespoke coaching: flexible, tailored support for each business
Due to high demand, the programme is now fully committed. However, you can still register your interest to be notified when new funding becomes available:
www.wygoodgrowth.co.uk/contact/