Why choose BEF?
Choosing finance for your business is a big decision. You need more than a lender willing to lend. You need someone who understands what you're trying to build, where you've come from and what you need to move forward.
A lender that understands your business
Accessing finance can be a challenge. You may know exactly what you want to achieve, but finding a lender that understands your business and your circumstances can be harder.
You shouldn't have to squeeze your business into a box just to access finance.
As a not-for-profit Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI), we work to remove barriers to finance and help more businesses access the funding they need to start, develop or grow.
A lender that helps remove barriers
Every business has a story. Sometimes the numbers tell part of it. Sometimes they don't tell you what happened, what you're trying to achieve or what could happen next.
That's why we take a different approach. We look beyond the standard application and focus on what matters to you and your business.
A dedicated person on your side
Finance built around your business
An alternative to traditional lending
Experience that matters
You'll know where you stand
Even when the answer isn't yes
Not every application results in funding. We believe you deserve a clear answer either way.
We'll tell you where you stand and, where appropriate, give you a succinct reason, so you can understand the outcome and decide what to do next.
See what it looks like in practice
It's one thing for us to tell you how we work. It's another to hear it from a business we've supported.
Hear how a business worked with BEF to access finance and take its next step.
What choosing BEF means for you
Feel understood
You can explain your business, your circumstances and what you're trying to achieve.
Feel supported
You'll have someone to talk to throughout your funding journey.
Feel confident
You'll understand what's happening, what's needed and where you stand.
Move forward
You'll have the clarity to decide what comes next for your business.
Ready to explore your options?
Tell us what you're trying to achieve. We'll help you explore the finance that could support your next step.
