Andover's Sarvansh GlobalLink Services Ltd awarded £6,000

Sarvansh GlobalLink Services Ltd, an international travel and logistics company based in Andover town centre, has been awarded a £6,000 grant from Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to help establish its presence while preserving the historic character of its building.

The business offers flight booking, logistics support, freight forwarding and international courier services from its unit in Bridge House on Bridge Street.

To respect the building’s heritage, the company worked with the council to find a suitable way to advertise its services without installing standard signage.

Councillor Phil North, leader of Test Valley Borough Council, said: "This project is a good example of how grant funding can be used flexibly to support new businesses while also being sensitive to the character of Andover town centre.

"Each application we receive is assessed on its own merits, and in this case an alternative to traditional signage was the most appropriate solution for the building."

Sarvansh GlobalLink Services Ltd was awarded the grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund through the Andover Town Centre Frontage Grant scheme, which it used to install two digital display boards inside its shop windows.

The screens promote the company’s services without altering the building fabric.

Shekhar Gurau, owner of Sarvansh GlobalLink Services Ltd, said: "We are extremely grateful for the support received from Test Valley Borough Council.

"The funding has enabled us to promote our services in a way that respects the historic character of our premises while increasing our visibility within the town center.

"As a local business, we are committed to supporting the community and helping connect people and businesses through travel, logistics, and global mobility services.

"This support will play an important role in our continued growth in Andover and beyond."

In addition to the frontage grant, the business has also received funding through the council’s Independent Retailer Grant to help with start-up and early operating costs.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK by investing in communities, supporting local businesses, and developing people and skills.

The UK Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund is part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund that provides capital funding for rural business and rural communities.

TVBC has received over £150,000 for 2025-26 to distribute between businesses and community organisations across the rural areas of the borough.