Business finance across Yorkshire

Yes. BEF provides finance to businesses across Yorkshire & The Humber, including West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and the Humber. This includes businesses in towns and cities such as Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, York and Hull.

Yes. We support founders who are starting a new business, including those who may not have an established trading history. Depending on your circumstances, a Start Up Loan could be an option.

Yes. We provide finance to established businesses looking to invest, manage their finances or pursue growth opportunities. The finance available will depend on your business, circumstances and what you need the funding for.

Business finance can be used for a range of purposes, including starting a business, investing in equipment or premises, purchasing stock, supporting working capital and funding growth. The options available will depend on your circumstances and the purpose of the finance.

The amount you could apply for depends on the finance option, your business and what you need the funding for. BEF offers different finance options, so there isn't a single amount that applies to every business.

Start by looking at what you need the finance for, where your business is now and what you're trying to achieve. You can use our Find your finance tool to explore the options that may suit your business, funding needs and plans.