Shaun Connell

10th June 2019

Celebrating three more years of support for the region's start-ups

AD:VENTURE are set to deliver a total value of £18.2m to Leeds City Region by 2022.

Shaun Connell

10th April 2019

'Corking' construction business has grand designs to improve sustainablity

Corksol are set to build an eco-friendly business thanks to a Start Up Loan from BEF.

Shaun Connell

3rd April 2019

BEF named as a top social enterprise within the UK

The NatWest SE100 Index recognises BEF for the support it gives to the communities it serves.

Shaun Connell

1st April 2019

Simon Jackson joins Responsible Finance’s Board of Directors

BEF's Head of Investment welcomes a new role with the voice of the responsible finance industry.

Shaun Connell

21st March 2019

BEF have received a top UK accolade from the Citi Foundation

We are delighted to be recognised for our impact.

Shaun Connell

13th March 2019

Social Impact Finance

BEF CEO Stephen Waud discusses ‘Social Impact’ and the importance of ‘Responsible Lending’ and using ‘Finance for Good’.

Shaun Connell

28th February 2019

BEF leads the way with Start Up Loans delivery

We are proud to have delivered 30% of all Start Up Loans in Yorkshire & The Humber.

Shaun Connell

15th February 2019

Lights, cameras, and plenty of action!

Freelance filmmaker, Joel Silcox, boosts his impact thanks to a Start Up loan from BEF.

Shaun Connell

18th January 2019

Dance school puts best foot forward with investment from BEF

An established Doncaster-based dance academy has been transformed after 24 years thanks to a loan from the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF).

Shaun Connell

18th December 2018

One Week To Go

Christmas gift ideas produced by BEF clients

Shaun Connell

14th December 2018

BEF are proud to be shortlisted for a 2018/19 Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards.

We are thrilled to announce we have been shortlisted for the Impact Award for the 2018/19 Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards

Shaun Connell

27th November 2018

Those who can, Create

Former health service professional crafts a bright future thanks to a Start Up Loan from BEF.