FSB Northern Ireland

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

💡 Make a big difference with a Small Grant

Applications are now OPEN for the Small Grants Programme — from Monday 1 June to Tuesday 30 June.

Grants of £500–£3,000 are available to support local projects.

Who can apply?
✔ Community groups
✔ Sports clubs
✔ Churches
✔ Not-for-profit organisations
✔ Unconstituted groups

👉 Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/Small_Grants_FODC

08/06/2026

🤝 FSB Connect Online in Northern Ireland – Connect, Collaborate & Grow!
📅 Date: Thursday 25June 2026
🕧 Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
💻 Location: Online

Looking to expand your network, share ideas, and build meaningful connections? Join our monthly virtual networking session and connect with a vibrant community of business owners from Northern Ireland and across the UK – all from the comfort of your own space!

☕ Bring your tea, coffee, and biscuits for a relaxed and friendly hour of conversation.
Why join?
✅ Introduce your business in a welcoming environment
✅ Network seamlessly using our chat feature – have your contact details ready!
✅ Stay informed with the latest FSB updates to make the most of your membership

Open to all and FREE to attend – whether you’re an FSB member or not, you’re warmly invited. Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and support each other!

👉 Register now: https://go.fsb.org.uk/4nLanHC

08/06/2026

🤩 Congratulations to our Northern Ireland finalists who represented us so well at yesterday's "HSBC/FSB Small Business Growth Awards" at the fabulous Savoy, London. The competition was so tough across the 8 categories with amazing small businesses from across the UK.

Thank you to Jenn's Gym (Diversity & Inclusion) Loughview Health - Private GP (Micro Business) & Interview Skills Coach (Service Excellence) for being stars in our eyes, we hope you enjoyed the celebration!

05/06/2026

🌱 Smarter Sustainability for Northern Ireland Businesses – Free Webinar 🌱

📅 Date: 23 June 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for an insightful session designed to help your business take practical steps towards smarter sustainability.

This month, we’re delighted to welcome Adrian Davis, Founder and Lead Consultant at AD Sustainability.

In this webinar, Adrian will cover:
✅ Key sustainability challenges facing businesses today
✅ Practical tips to reduce costs and boost performance
✅ Insights into energy and waste management
✅ Guidance on carbon planning
✅ Strategies for sustainable supply chains

Whether you’re just starting your sustainability journey or looking to strengthen your current approach, this session will provide actionable insights you can put into practice straight away.

👉 Don’t miss out—register now and start making sustainability work smarter for your business.
https://go.fsb.org.uk/3PNEsJW

05/06/2026

FSB Connect Northern Ireland
📍 Location: Belfast
📅 Date: Tues 30 June 2026
🕙 Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Join us for our next in-person networking!

This is a fantastic opportunity to catch up with other small businesses, share positive initiatives, and explore useful connections.

Hosted at FSB NI Belfast office, open to FSB members and non-members – everyone is welcome!

👉 Limited places available, reserve your spot now: https://go.fsb.org.uk/4uVO2t5

04/06/2026

Operate battery electric vans, heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) or coaches in your fleet?

The Depot Charging Scheme is providing grant funding for charging infrastructure to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks.

There is £28 million to be spent in 2026/27. Funding will cover 70% of chargepoint and civil costs incurred, up to a maximum of £1 million across all sites.

This first application window will close on 30 June 2026, or sooner if funding has been exhausted.

Find out more - link in the first comment.

Department for Transport