Blog- Business Enterprise Fund

19th July 2022

Female entrepreneurs helping to boost northern economy in record year of funding

BEF publishes record figures in its latest Social Impact Report.

29th June 2022

Second Investing in Women Code annual progress report published

23rd June 2022

BEF named as a top social enterprise within the UK

BEF has been named one of this year's Top 100 social enterprises in the NatWest SE100!

14th June 2022

BEF have been shortlisted for the Natwest SE100 Social Business Awards.

BEF are one of the 29 finalists for the awards that support the development and growth of social enterprise and mission-driven business across the UK.

13th June 2022

RLS will close on 30 June 2022

Apply with supporting documentation by 5pm on 17 June 2022 to ensure you beat the deadline.

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.

11th May 2022

£100k working capital in the North East

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

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.

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.

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.

11th April 2022

£100k working capital in Yorkshire

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

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.