Business finance across Yorkshire

Q: Do you lend to businesses across Yorkshire?

Yes. BEF supports businesses across Yorkshire, including North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and the Humber region, subject to the criteria and availability of individual funding programmes.

Q: What types of businesses do you support?

We support businesses at different stages, from founders starting a new venture to established businesses looking to invest, grow or move forward with confidence.

Q: Can I apply if I'm starting a new business?

Yes. We support start ups through dedicated funding options, including Start Up Loans. You can explore support for new businesses on our Start Ups page.

Q: Do you support established businesses?

Yes. We work with small businesses and growing businesses looking to invest in equipment, working capital, expansion projects or other business priorities.

Q: How do I know which finance option is right for me?

The simplest way to start is by using our finance finder. Answer three quick questions and we'll help point you towards the most relevant funding options for your business.

Whether you're launching a new business, investing in growth or planning your next move, access to the right finance can make a significant difference.

Who we help

BEF is a not for profit CDFI supporting businesses across Yorkshire through fair and responsible finance.

We work with businesses at different stages, including:

founders starting a business
small businesses looking to invest
established businesses pursuing growth opportunities

Every business is different, which is why understanding your stage of growth is often a useful place to start.

Areas we cover

West Yorkshire

We support businesses across West Yorkshire, including Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Pontefract, Wakefield and surrounding towns and communities.

South Yorkshire

We support businesses across South Yorkshire, including Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield and surrounding towns and communities.

North Yorkshire

We support businesses across North Yorkshire, including Harrogate, Malton, Northallerton, Ripon, Scarborough, Selby, Skipton, Thirsk, Whitby and York.

The Humber

We support businesses across the Humber region, including Beverley, Bridlington, Goole, Grimsby, Hessle, Hull, Scunthorpe and surrounding towns and communities.

Find the right finance

Once you've confirmed that we lend in your area, explore the funding options that best match your business and plans.

Find your finance

Business loan FAQs

Find answers to common business loan questions, including funding amounts, eligibility and how business finance could help support your plans for growth.

Do you lend to businesses across Yorkshire?

What types of businesses do you support?

Can I apply if I'm starting a new business?

Do you support established businesses?

How do I know which finance option is right for me?