Croydon means business - Empty unit activation grant

The empty unit activation grants comprises:

• 10 capital grants of £10,000 each to Croydon-based micro and small businesses
• Funded through the Growth Zone to support the reactivation of empty commercial units, particularly in high streets and district centres
• Grants to help cover refurbishment, fit-out, and activation costs for vacant premises

Eligibility

• Micro or small independent business
• At least 50% of employees must be Croydon residents
• Must have secured a lease for a vacant unit
• Works must begin within one month of funding

How to apply

Expressions of interest should be sent to the Croydon Business Concierge team at: conciergebusinesssupport@croydon.gov.uk

Outcomes

• £100,000 allocated to bring 10 empty units back into use
• Direct reduction in commercial vacancies across town and district centres
• Increased footfall and high street vitality through new local enterprises
• Support for resident employment and microbusiness growth in key retail corridors
• Reduction in unemployment and council tax support where applicable