Blog

10th June 2019

Celebrating three more years of support for the region's start-ups

AD:VENTURE are set to deliver a total value of £18.2m to Leeds City Region by 2022.

5th June 2019

BEF investment helps a start-up business ‘assemble’ creatives in Bradford.

Located in the independent quarter of North Parade, Assembly Bradford provides self-employed creatives and freelancers with the low cost and flexible space, services, and networking opportunities to get inspired and collaborate

28th May 2019

BEF helps local audio engineer find a new groove

Freelance audio engineer, Daniel Hamer, hits a high note thanks to a Start Up loan from BEF.

14th May 2019

BEF opens supported offices in Goole

26th April 2019

BEF launches £250,000 unsecured lending to support further business growth across the North.

10th April 2019

'Corking' construction business has grand designs to improve sustainablity

Corksol are set to build an eco-friendly business thanks to a Start Up Loan from BEF.

3rd April 2019

BEF named as a top social enterprise within the UK

The NatWest SE100 Index recognises BEF for the support it gives to the communities it serves.

1st April 2019

Simon Jackson joins Responsible Finance’s Board of Directors

BEF's Head of Investment welcomes a new role with the voice of the responsible finance industry.

21st March 2019

BEF have received a top UK accolade from the Citi Foundation

We are delighted to be recognised for our impact.

13th March 2019

Social Impact Finance

BEF CEO Stephen Waud discusses ‘Social Impact’ and the importance of ‘Responsible Lending’ and using ‘Finance for Good’.

11th March 2019

Beer company brews up a storm with £35k loan from BEF

A North East brewery which specialises in handcrafted ale is expanding its business after securing a £35k loan from the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF).

8th March 2019

Happy International Women's Day!

We celebrate and support women in business.