Shaun Connell

10th June 2021

A brighter future for creatives in West Yorkshire

New investment in the creative sector set to drive opportunities for small and medium-sized business.

Shaun Connell

9th June 2021

£12.5k Start Up Loan in Leeds

Tom Kelton, associate investment manager, delivered a £12,500 Start Up loan to a Leeds-based energy broker.

Shaun Connell

2nd June 2021

£140k Loan in Tees Valley

Lee Vickers, investment manager, delivered a £140,000 investment to an elevator specialist based in Tees Valley.

Shaun Connell

1st June 2021

What do CDFIs like BEF do?

Find out in this short animation.

Shaun Connell

26th May 2021

£5k Start Up Loan in Scarborough

Tom Kelton, associate investment manager, delivered a £5,000 Start Up loan to a Scarbough-based inflatable hire business.

Shaun Connell

26th May 2021

£50m invested in businesses as NPIF and MEIF focus on net-zero

The British Business Bank’s regional funds have supported 45 businesses contribute to net zero.

Shaun Connell

26th May 2021

Bounce Back loans go Pay As You Grow

New repayment options now available for Bounce Back Loan Scheme borrowers

Shaun Connell

5th May 2021

£50k Start Up Loan in Leeds

Tim Burt, associate investment manager, delivered £50,000 in Start Up loans to a vegan restaurant based in Leeds.

Shaun Connell

8th April 2021

Preschool prepared for brighter future thanks to £85,000 investment

Bradford’s Parkview Childcare Limited set for children’s return to education following an £85,000 loan from BEF.

Shaun Connell

7th April 2021

10 Useful tools for start-ups

BEF and Paperound.com highlight 10 tools to help start-ups get more done.

Shaun Connell

24th March 2021

The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS)

The new government-backed loan scheme is set to launch on 6 April 2021.

Shaun Connell

23rd February 2021

£25K Revive Loan in Newcastle

Lee Vickers, investment manager, delivered a £25,000 Revive facility to an engineering business based in Newcastle.