Shaun Connell

29th August 2019

BEF helps award-winning Agency for Good to grow

The Bradford-based marketing company is set to increase its impact thanks to a £3k Start Up loan from BEF.

Shaun Connell

8th August 2019

Making hashtags relatable to anybody that isn’t Generation Z

In this week's guest blog, Betty from Approach PR shares best practice to help you master social media hashtags.

Shaun Connell

7th August 2019

International athlete strikes fitness gold with help from BEF

Leeds-based personal trainer gets off to a flying start thanks to a £12k Start Up loan from BEF.

Shaun Connell

23rd July 2019

£31m added to the regional economy

BEF, the Yorkshire-based social enterprise has announced it has boosted the region’s economy by £31m in the last 12 months as well increased lending to female entrepreneurs by 9%.

Shaun Connell

25th June 2019

BEF Marketing Co-ordinator helps Bradford school pupils get ahead

Shaun Connell shared his time, knowledge and experience to help pupils improve their interview skills.

Shaun Connell

14th June 2019

BEF welcomes new colleagues

BEF are pleased to announce the appointment of four new colleagues to support growth plans.

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’.