Funding South Yorkshire Businesses

Access funding of up to £250k for growth, investment, working capital and refinancing. I work with businesses across Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham, helping them explore whether a BEF loan could support their next stage of growth.

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Emma Bashforth, Investment Manager for South Yorkshire
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Considering funding but not sure where to start?

A free 15 minute discovery call can help you understand whether BEF funding could be right for your business and what the next steps might look like.

No obligation. No lengthy forms. Just a straightforward conversation about your business and your plans.

Let's discuss your plans

Why South Yorkshire businesses work with BEF

Relationship led lending

We take time to understand your business, your plans and your funding requirements.

Funding up to £250k

Support for growth projects, working capital, investment and refinancing.

Local expertise

Working with businesses across Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham.

Not for profit

Every loan helps businesses grow, create jobs and strengthen local communities.

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Why BEF?

We're a not for profit lender focused on helping businesses move forward.

Instead of maximising shareholder returns, we reinvest our profits into supporting more businesses, creating jobs and generating positive impact in the communities we serve.

For more than a decade, we've helped thousands of businesses access the finance they need to start, grow and succeed.

The impact of our lending since 2012

£ 129.5m

Invested into businesses and communities.

£ 518m

Supporting stronger local communities.

17,610

Jobs created or protected.

3,648

New businesses created.

Funding starts with a conversation

A discovery call is an opportunity to discuss your business, your funding requirement and whether a BEF loan could be the right fit. You'll speak directly with Emma about your plans, eligibility and the next steps in the application process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? Here are answers to some of the most common questions about funding and the discovery call process.

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