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# What Do You Need Help With?
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**Not sure which support is right for you?**
Select **Ask** in the top-right corner. Ask SCS about your challenge, priorities, or next step.
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## Start here
If you’re not sure where to start, this page will help you quickly identify the right support based on what you’re trying to achieve.
* This is for: companies unsure which programme, organisation, or support route is right for them
* Use this when: you need a simple way to understand what to do next
* Your next step: → Start with the SC21 Baseline Maturity Assessment (delivered through the SCS Assessment Tool). This provides a common starting point before moving into Digital or ESG pathways. [SCS Assessment Tool](https://assessment.adsgroup.org.uk/login)
### What do you need help with?
#### Improving operations and performance
Start with SC21
* To improve quality, delivery and competitiveness
* Provides a structured improvement framework
If you already have a strong foundation and want to go further:\
Aero Excellence
* For advanced performance, capability and benchmarking
* Aligns to global aerospace standards
#### Becoming more sustainable (ESG)
Use the ESG pathway
* To improve environmental, social and governance performance
* Helps meet customer and supply chain expectations
#### Improving productivity, systems or data
Use the Digital Pathway
* To improve efficiency, processes and performance visibility
* Supports better use of systems and data
#### Accessing funding for innovation or growth
If you have an early-stage idea or concept:\
UKRI
* For early-stage and collaborative innovation funding
If you have a defined project or aerospace capability:\
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI)
* For aerospace-focused R\&D and capability funding
#### Developing technical capability
Catapult Network
* For access to technical expertise, facilities and support
* Supports product and process development
#### Meeting cyber or security requirements
For cyber security (systems, data and IT):\
National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
For protective security (people, sites and operations):\
National Protective Security Authority (NPSA)
Security is increasingly required across the supply chain and should be addressed alongside digital and operational improvement
#### Getting local or regional support
Regional organisations (ADS regional teams, Aerospace Wales, FAC, MAA, NWAA) Provide local support and engagement
* Help you access programmes and networks
* Support delivery and implementation
### If you’re still unsure
That’s completely normal.
Most companies need a combination of support, rather than a single route.
A typical starting point is:
* SC21 to understand your current position
* Followed by:
* Aero Excellence (for advanced capability)
* Digital / ESG pathways (to strengthen performance)
* ATI / Innovate UK (for funding and growth)
### How to get started
Step 1: Identify what you are trying to achieve\
\- Use the sections above to guide your choice\
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Step 2: Start with the most relevant pathway or support\
\- SC21 / Aero Excellence / ESG / Digital / ATI / Innovate UK / Catapult\
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Step 3: Speak to SCS\
\- We will help you refine your approach and connect you to the right support
### Not sure where to begin across SCS?
If you’re not sure where to begin, most companies start by understanding their current performance and capability start with the SC21 Baseline Maturity Assessment in the SCS Assessment Tool
* Provides a clear view of your strengths and gaps
* Identifies priority areas for improvement
* Gives you a structured starting point for your journey
* [SCS Assessment Tool](https://assessment.adsgroup.org.uk/login)
This is a useful first step, regardless of whether you are focusing on operations, ESG, digital or growth
### Talk to someone
Start with SCS\
ADS Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Team\
### Not sure? Ask SCS
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Use the search at the top of the page to ask a question or find the right starting point.
• Where should I start?\
• What is the right pathway for my business?\
• What support is available?\
• Who can help me?
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