Self-employed support - Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
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What it funds
Business advice and subsidised training for businesses in Kensington and Chelsea.
How to apply
Apply via the scheme website: https://www.pbc.co.uk/pbc-free-business-support
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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