Finance For Enterprise has confirmed the provision of a £75,000 loan facility to CBM-Logix Limited, an established Doncaster-based automation engineering and consultancy business, supporting the company as it navigates a challenging period and positions itself for future growth. Founded in 2004, CBM-Logix Limited has built a strong reputation over more than 30 years of combined
Finance For Enterprise (FFE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Brown as our new Senior Business Lending Manager, further strengthening the our commitment to supporting underserved SMEs across the UK. Steven brings with him over 26 years of banking experience, including two decades dedicated to the SME sector. Throughout his career, he has worked extensivelyRead more
The British Business Bank today announced Finance For Enterprise (FFE) as the fifth accredited delivery partner under its Community ENABLE Funding programme. FFE will be allocated £43.5m under the programme to provide loans between £25,001 and £250,000, to unlock capital for underserved smaller businesses across England and Wales. The loans can be utilised for anyRead more
We’re thrilled to announce that Finance For Enterprise has now lent over £20 million through the second round of the Community Investment Enterprise Fund since it launched last year – a major milestone for the programme and the businesses we support. The Fund is designed to help SMEs unlock their potential, whether that’s expanding, innovating,
Finance For Enterprise (FFE) has strengthened its team of experienced business lending professionals with the appointment of Simon Quin, Kelvin Smith, and Jonathan Pearson as Senior Business Lending Managers. The trio will play a key role in helping SMEs across the region access the funding and financial expertise they need to achieve sustainable growth. All will be focused on building
Finance For Enterprise (FFE) has provided a £200,000 loan to help entrepreneurs Aidan Wright and Stephen Crawford acquire West Street Garage (Normanton), securing the future of a much-loved local business that has been serving the community for more than 30 years. Founded in 1993 by brothers Duncan and Gary, West Street Garage has grown into one
Thornes Fabrications Limited, a Wakefield based metal fabrication business originally founded in 1989, has secured its future following a management buy-out with funding provided by Finance For Enterprise (FFE). The MBO, led by the current owner’s nephew, Ben Crossland, has been with the business for over ten years. The company will continue to trade under theRead more
Just Blinds, a West Midlands-based business specialising in blinds, shutters, and awnings, has secured £167,000 in funding from Finance For Enterprise (FFE). Since its inception, the business has grown from a small, self-serviced office into a thriving enterprise with two offices located in the UK. The funding comes at a pivotal moment for the business,
This year marks a major milestone for Finance For Enterprise (FFE) as we celebrate 40 years of helping SME businesses unlock their growth potential. From our origins in 1985, FFE has grown from a local initiative supporting Doncaster’s business community into one of the most trusted alternative lending providers in the UK. Originally established as
Finance For Enterprise has provided a loan of £208,500 to support the management buyout (MBO) of Parker Oak (Yorkshire) Ltd, a well-established manufacturer and installer of bespoke oak-framed structures. The funding has enabled Spike Ambery Smith, the company’s long-standing Project Manager along with his wife, Jess Ambery Smith, to acquire the business and continue itsRead more
