The aim of the Worcester City Council Retail Enhancement Grant scheme is to support businesses that are planning to occupy empty retail units or make improvements to the internal appearance, frontages, and/or accessibility of occupied retail units across Worcester City. The retail unit can be used for a variety of purposes such as retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care services, or provision of financial services. Eligible expenditure can include building works, premises refurbishment, fixtures and fittings, signage, installation of ramps, and other associated costs that either bring the empty unit back into use or improve the internal appearance, frontage, or accessibility of occupied units. Businesses/organisations must have the ability to make a ‘cash’ match funding contribution of at least 50% towards the costs of the proposed project/investment. Please note, any items purchased, or purchases initiated (for example orders placed) prior to the date of the grant acceptance offer letter will not be eligible for grant funding.
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Retail Enhancement Grant is part of Worcester City Council’s allocation of £2.96m.
Funding for this scheme is now fully allocated. However, to make an expression of interest, should further funding become available, please contact the Worcester City Council Economic Development team either by email
