Shaun Connell

19th October 2018

BEF supports European Microfinance Day 2018

Microfinance benefits, individuals, business and communities across the region and beyond.

Shaun Connell

1st October 2018

Bilbao beckons for BEF CEO Stephen Waud

BEF Chief Executive, Stephen Waud, is all set to attend the three-day, joint Microfinance Centre (MFC) and European Microfinance Network (EMN) Annual Conference.

Shaun Connell

25th September 2018

Start-Up Loans Company launches new online application tool

The government-backed Start Up Loans Company (SULCo) have today launched a new and improved online application tool which makes it easier for potential borrowers to assess their eligibility and progress an application.

Ruth Sullivan

17th September 2018

Business lender lays the foundation for community support provider

A property renovation project which enhances practical skills and confidence for people within the local community has been given the go-ahead thanks to an £80k loan from the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF).

Shaun Connell

10th September 2018

BEF sponsor title winning Brighouse Rangers ARLFC

We are delighted to announce a sponsorship deal with Brighouse Rangers ARLFC, a grassroots Rugby League club based in West Yorkshire.

Ruth Sullivan

6th September 2018

BEF are proud to be Social Enterprise UK awards finalists.

We are thrilled to announce we have been shortlisted for this year’s Social Enterprise UK awards, for Social Investment Deal of the Year.

Ruth Sullivan

8th August 2018

BEF’s funding brings something more to the River Ure.

This year fishing enthusiast Philip Ellis launched the first ever guided Salmon tour along the River Ure.

Nicolas Kendall

4th July 2018

Spark:York, a unique community project

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Ruth Sullivan

30th May 2018

BEF gives green light to school system

A new system that tracks children’s behaviour and their educational journey has been given the green light thanks to a £40k loan from the Business Enterprise Fund.

Ruth Sullivan

8th May 2018

Triple investment from BEF brings new Spark to York

A unique community project, Spark:York, which opened to the public on 4 May, will reinvent Piccadilly thanks to funding totalling £150,000 from the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF). This includes £50,000 from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF, BEF & FFE Microfinance).

Nicolas Kendall

12th April 2018

Restaurant is the gold standard for investment

French restaurant and bistro, Le Cochon Aveugle, has received £50,000 in funding from the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) to help expand the premises and create seven new jobs.

Nicolas Kendall

4th April 2018

Business lender cashes out for merchant services business

Payment solutions company, CutPay Merchant Services, has received funding from the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) to create a number of new jobs.