Shaun Connell

18th May 2022

Lending to small businesses hits all-time low, new study finds.

The FSB's quarterly Small Business Index show successful finance applications plummeting to lowest level on record.

Shaun Connell

11th May 2022

£100k working capital in the North East

Doug Heseltine delivered £100k working capital to a North East-based shop fitter.

Shaun Connell

11th May 2022

NPIF – BEF & FFE Microfinance reach £10 million lending milestone

The responsible finance providers have supported businesses across Yorkshire, The Humber and Tees Valley.

Shaun Connell

25th April 2022

A new attraction is set to ace Blackpool thanks to £100,000 NPIF & BEF investment

BEF delivers its first Hospitality Recovery Loan to York-based, Potions Cauldron.

Shaun Connell

25th April 2022

Unique optician eyes funding for further expansion after paying off business loan

A performing arts optician from Yorkshire has a clear view on growth, after paying off its first business loan and more than doubling in size.

Shaun Connell

11th April 2022

£100k working capital in Yorkshire

Hilary Watson delivered £100k working capital to a Yorkshire-based window manufacturer.

Shaun Connell

8th April 2022

£40,000 loan in the North West

Simon Truby, investment manager, delivered a £40,000 loan to a North West based drinks business.

Shaun Connell

5th April 2022

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund supports thousands of skilled jobs across the North, report finds

Evaluation shows how the fund is helping to shape a stronger North

Shaun Connell

21st March 2022

Say 'Cheers' to growth of Leeds Craft Beer Brewery

Funding and support from AD:VENTURE and BEF enables Amity Brew to grow.

Shaun Connell

21st March 2022

£100k Hospitality Loan in North Yorkshire

Mark Iley delivered £100k working capital to support the growth of a North Yorkshire-based hospitality business.

Shaun Connell

16th March 2022

Hospitality industry receives £5m new recovery funding

The £5m fund will deliver additional support to hospitality, food, retail and supply chain businesses across Yorkshire, The Humber and Tees Valley.

Shaun Connell

1st March 2022

BEF to launch a £5m Hospitality Recovery Fund.

Join BEF on 11 March 2022 at the launch of their brand-new £5m Hospitality Recovery Fund.