Get up to 40% Funding to Build your Management System

iqms Learning has partnered with NBSL to fund ISO, BRCGS and FSSC consultancy for Sunderland businesses.


Certification shouldn't be out of reach because of cost. Through the Sunderland Business Support Fund, eligible businesses can recover up to 40% of the cost of bringing in iqms Learning to design and build a management system that's genuinely audit-ready.


Check if you qualify - free, no obligation

Most applications are assessed within weeks. Demand is high, so early enquiries fare best.

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The numbers

  • Up to 40% of your project cost funded as a grant
  • - Covers consultancy projects worth £3,000 - £6,000 (excl. VAT)
  • That's up to £2,400 towards your certification project
  • Funds external expertise - exactly what our consultancy delivers  

What we build for you
  • ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other ISO management systems
  • BRCGS - Food Safety, Packaging, or Storage & Distribution
  • FSSC 22000, including the new Version 7 requirements
  • Gap analysis, documentation, implementation and audit-readiness - done with you, not just handed to you

Quick eligibility check

  • Based in the Sunderland City Council area
  • An SME that's already trading and planning to grow
  • Able to fund the project cost upfront (grant paid retrospectively)
  • Under £315,000 combined State Aid since April 2023

Ready to fund your certification?

Talk to us before you apply - we'll scope your project and help you make a strong application.

Get in touch today