Shaun Connell

11th November 2019

Designer watch brand dials in growth

Ellington Timepiece goes from strength to strength thanks to a £35k NPIF loan from BEF.

Shaun Connell

6th November 2019

NPIF investments in Cumbria reach £2m milestone

The £2m investment milestone in Cumbria supports eight ambitious, high-growth SMEs in the region with finance for growth.

Shaun Connell

5th November 2019

BEF launches in Manchester with two new staff and first client

Investment managers Steph Cooper and Tim Burt to head up BEF's first Northwest office.

Shaun Connell

1st November 2019

BEF are proud to be shortlisted in the 2019 National Enterprise Network Awards

We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Enterprise Support Organisation of the Year (over £750k).

Shaun Connell

28th October 2019

Is Health and Safety Overdue an Overhaul?

In our latest guest blog, Jo Thompson, Sales and Marketing Director at CRAMS discusses a 21st century approach to Health and Safety management.

Shaun Connell

30th September 2019

Great Coffee and Sweet Music

Jazz musician takes giant steps thanks to a £12,000 Start Up loan from BEF.

Shaun Connell

16th September 2019

BEF achieves Cyber Essentials certification

Global standard affirms BEF’s commitment to cyber security

Shaun Connell

13th September 2019

BEF backs Investing in Women Code

Responsible Finance Provider adds its support to new HM Treasury initiative

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%.