We are thrilled to announce our team has received a special ‘President’s Recognition’, from Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber. Launched to celebrate and recognise work undertaken by chamber members which made a positive and remarkable impact on their local economies throughout 2020, we were one of 24 businesses from across South Yorkshire to gain recognition. SinceRead more
A Barnsley-based entrepreneur who found himself facing redundancy during the first national lockdown has become the 1000th recipient of a Start Up Loan delivered by alternative lending provider Finance For Enterprise. Richard Adlington took the plunge into self-employment after carving out a successful career with a leading commercial catering equipment company. During his twenty yearsRead more
Finance For Enterprise has strengthened its team of lending specialists after appointing experienced banker John Barnes to its growing team of Investment Managers. The appointment forms part of the Doncaster-based lending provider’s future growth plans as it helps businesses across Yorkshire and the Humber to access the vital loan funding to navigate their way throughRead more
We’re delighted to announce Finance For Enterprise has made the shortlist at the National Enterprise Network Awards. This year the team has been shortlisted in the Enterprise Impact Award category, which recognises the contributions made by business support organisations to help businesses across the UK. The Enterprise Impact Category is a new award which showcasesRead more
From an early age Jane Cusse was keen to work in the banking sector. Inspired by her love for maths, as a child Jane even set up her own bank in her parent’s living room before going on to work as a small business relationship manager. Since joining Finance For Enterprise in 2017, Jane helpsRead more
An entrepreneurial duo is hoping to bring a spark of magic to Sheffield in the form of a witch and wizard themed café after securing a vital cash boost from Finance For Enterprise. Husband and wife Robert and Nicola Downham launched the Steel Cauldron, a wizard themed café and inn, after drawing on inspiration fromRead more
A mother and daughter who invested their life savings in a bid to bring a touch of glamour to the residents of a South Yorkshire village have seen bookings increase four-fold since July as residents clamoured to chop their lockdown locks down to size. Experienced hairdresser Anna Wesley and her make-up artist daughter Robyn, wereRead more
A Matlock-based clinical psychologist who pioneered a ground-breaking assessment and intervention system to improve the life chances of some of Britain’s most vulnerable young people is hoping to roll out her work across the UK after securing a six figure CBILS-backed business loan, jointly funded by Finance For Enterprise and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund,Read more
Owners of a Hornsea-based construction company which specialises in the installation of modular buildings are cooking up plans to nurture entrepreneurial talent in the Yorkshire coastal town, after securing a £65,000 CBILS-backed loan from Finance for Enterprise and NPIF – BEF & FFE Microfinance, which is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. The loanRead more
The appointment forms part of the company’s business succession plans following a period where he worked alongside his predecessor, Arthur Foreman, which saw the business lending provider enjoy significant growth. In the last eighteen months, the not-for-profit lending provider completed the purchase of new premises to act as the company’s headquarters, secured £15million additional capitalRead more
