Supporting Small Businesses in Argyll & Bute
What is the SJ Noble Trust?
We are a Charitable Trust based in Cairndow.
The purpose of the SJ Noble Trust is to promote rural regeneration. We do that by providing financial or other assistance to new or existing businesses. Businesses need to demonstrate that they can provide employment or training opportunities.
Applicants must be based in the former Argyll and the Islands Enterprise area.
Businesses that provide a new or innovative service are especially welcome.
Loans
The Trust offers loans, to small businesses wanting to develop and grow.
Eligibility
We only offer funding to those in Argyll and Bute. Find out if you are eligible.
Apply
Find out more about applying, or fill out our online application form today!
About us
The Trust is set up in memory of Johnny Noble, Chairman and co-founder of Loch Fyne Oysters who died in 2002. Johnny was a well-spring of innovative ideas and encouraged others with realistic enthusiasm. He was fond of saying that stout oaks grew from small acorns.
The idea of this fund is to assist promising acorns. They may be start up ventures, they may be existing organisations needing funds or expertise to develop. The overriding aim is to promote rural regeneration – which includes the alleviation of poverty in the Argyll and Islands area.
