Fergus Mckie

5th February 2018

BEF joins Government response to support Carillion supply chain

The British Business Bank, in partnership with 40+ accredited lenders, will make £100 million of finance available to businesses affected by the collapse of Carillion.

A colourful row of beach huts in Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Fergus Mckie

4th December 2017

BEF funding provides bright outlook for North East coast

A rainbow of colour is being added to the picturesque North East coastline at Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund Microfinance Fund Managers Business Enterprise Fund and Finance For Enterprise

Fergus Mckie

30th November 2017

Fund managers pass £2m loaned across Yorkshire, Humber and Tees Valley within eight months

£2m surpassed in loans to small businesses across Yorkshire, Humber and the Tees Valley

BEF Investment Manager Jeremy Meadowcroft with Ben Lawton of Custom Controllers

Fergus Mckie

22nd November 2017

Self-taught gaming entrepreneur progresses to next level

A 22-year-old businessman is expanding his gaming controller modification business following a £30,000 loan from BEF.

Simon Jackson Annette Heath Ben Houchen And Mark Wilcockson

Fergus Mckie

21st November 2017

Training provider finds the perfect solution

Stockton-based JD Training Solutions has received £25k in funding to help move to a central location in the town centre and create new roles within the business.

Wilde Child founder with BEF and Garbutt + Elliott

Fergus Mckie

17th November 2017

Wilde Child Brewing moves to new premises after 5 figure BEF investment

Leeds-based brewery Wilde Child Brewing is relocating to new a premises.

Fergus Mckie

20th October 2017

It's European Microfinance Day!

Celebrating fair finance for all across Europe

Ravi Toor, Founder of start-up business Filamentive with 3D printed models

Fergus Mckie

2nd October 2017

Leeds entrepreneur builds sustainable future for 3D printing

Recycled 'filaments' for manufacturing are introduced into the growing industry

Pallets of Revolution Waves soft drinks in York with owner Charlie Simpson Daniel and Andy Clough of BEF

Fergus Mckie

26th September 2017

A wave of success for soft drinks brand

York-based Revolution Waves Ltd has received funding from NPIF – BEF & FFE Microfinance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Love Bomb Cusions mascot with shipping containers

Fergus Mckie

11th September 2017

Love Bomb Cushions wins Dragon investment!

You may have seen over the weekend that another of our client’s Sarah Agar-Brennan of Love Bomb Cushions successfully tamed the Dragons, on BBC’s Dragons Den!

Business Enterprise Fund Start Up Loans Client Neville Morris of Novo Coffee House Dewsbury

Fergus Mckie

17th August 2017

BEF Social Impact Report reveals £29 million benefit to Yorkshire and North East economy

For every £1 invested, over £4 has been added in value to the local economy this year

Business Enterprise Fund Start Up Loans client Allegro Optical

Fergus Mckie

28th July 2017

A vision of business success for musical duo

An entrepreneurial duo, inspired by a love of music, have hit the high note after developing a unique range of glasses and spectacle lenses dedicated to prolonging musical careers.