What we do
A talent for transformation.
We’re committed to making a positive impact and driving meaningful change.
Fund administration and consultancy
We work with our customers to design and develop new funding programmes or automate existing programmes.
We pride ourselves on our ability to rapidly mobilise new schemes, or ramp up the delivery of existing schemes
We help our customers to streamline the management of funds whilst ensuring the highest standards of accountability throughout so you can ensure public funds get into the right hands quickly, transparently and safely.
We collaborate with our customers to provide a comprehensive grant service that includes:​
Designing funding schemes that are fully compliant with the principles of Government Functional Standard GovS 015: Grants.
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Meeting desired policy outcomes by advising on scheme design and development.
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Setting up transparent application and evaluation processes that facilitate easy access for applicants and are supported with a full suite of compliance documents.
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Managing applicant queries and providing real time updates on application progress.
Assessing applications against agreed criteria.
Sending out decision letters and grant-funding agreements to successful applicants.​
Managing claims and disbursing funds.​
Handling queries and resolving complaints.
Reporting performance and outcomes.
Tracking beneficiaries post-funding to ensure results are evidenced and programmes are evaluated.
Commissioning evaluation and assessment.
Business support services for SMEs
Established in 2005, EMB has a proven track record of delivering high impact business advice and growth consultancy. We currently deliver business support projects for local authorities and government departments, including projects funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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Our approach includes:
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Engaging eligible SMEs with growth ambitions.
Carrying out in-depth diagnostics, creating personalised action plans and advisory support journeys.
Building one-to-one client relationships, providing impartial expert support to help meet specific goals and growth ambitions.
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Using the intelligence gathered to make appropriate referrals to other relevant support services.
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Achieving target outcomes for our customers through rigorous performance management, risk mitigation and contract compliance.
Business process outsourcing
EMB provides business process services for a wide range of public and private organisations using our digital platform.
Examples include application and payment processing, customer service, and other administrative functions.
EMB’s digital platform integrates web-based portals with Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
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Streamlining processes with automated workflows, like sending acknowledgement emails, reduces costs, boosts productivity, ensures quality, and enhances customer satisfaction.
TUPE transfers
EMB is experienced at managing TUPE transfers of staff from customers or previous providers and ensures that the transfer process is managed sensitively and in accordance with TUPE legislation.
Ensuring Business Continuity
EMB places great emphasis on ensuring the continuity of the services that we provide and having plans in place to mitigate risks. Using cloud-based IT systems enables us to reduce the risks of downtime and interruption to service.
Information and Data Security
EMB Group is independently assessed and accredited with ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. This demonstrates the high levels of information security in place across the Group and the importance that we place on protecting the data with which we are entrusted.