Shaun Connell

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.

Shaun Connell

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.

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

31st March 2022

Majority of smaller businesses don’t understand ‘carbon jargon’, new British Business Bank research reveals

Majority of smaller businesses don’t understand ‘carbon jargon’, new British Business Bank research reveals.

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.