BUDDING entrepreneurs in the district could receive free help.

A Bradford Council-funded programme, Build Your Business, is supporting start-ups and enterprises launched in the past year.

One-to-one business coaching is provided.

The scheme covers ten Bradford Council wards, including Bingley area.

Among organisations involved in the programme are Bradford Trident, Impact Hub Bradford, Inspired Neighbourhoods and CNET.

Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council’s executive member for regeneration, planning and transport, says: "Bradford has long been an entrepreneurial district and has proved to be one of the best places to start a business.

"This programme brings together expertise from a range of partners and is great for anyone looking to start a business or seeking support with their fledgling business."

Entrepreneurs can be referred to Build Your Business through Impact Hub, Bradford Trident or Inspired Neighbourhoods.

Alternatively, contact Ayub Younis on 07398 478425 or ayub.younis@impacthub.net, or Invest in Bradford via investinbradford.com/business-support/buildyourbusiness.

Invest in Bradford provides access to a range of business support, and can also be contacted on 01274 437727 or info@investinbradford.com.