BEF adds over £44 million to the region's economy

Young entrepreneurs driving the northern economy thanks to independent funding.

Shaun Connell

3rd July 2020

BEF saves 800 northern jobs in two months

The not-for-profit lender supported SMEs when banks were unable to help.

Shaun Connell

6th May 2020

BEF reaches £5 million CBILS lending milestone

The responsible finance provider helps 144 businesses save 720 jobs.

Shaun Connell

16th April 2020

BEF deliver CBILS funding lifeline to ecological house builder

Pure Haus keep building thanks to £50,000 CBILS support delivered by BEF.

Shaun Connell

15th April 2020

Small finance firm beating the banks announces more funding for SMEs

BEF to help more small businesses and social enterprises with additional COVID-19 support.

Shaun Connell

9th April 2020

£100 million response announced to help social sector organisations through the coronavirus crisis

BEF to receive new lending facilities to provide much-needed finance to charities and social enterprises, and small businesses in disadvantaged parts of the UK.