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Hi-Point Access Limited

Hi-Point Access Limited, located in Sheffield is a family run business that has been established since 1992. Director, Chris Blantern has got 33 years’ experience in the scaffolding industry and after the retirement of his brother, he is now supported by fellow Directors, his nephews, Simon and Matthew and his niece Carly. Hi-Point Access LimitedRead more

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Following on from the successful launch of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) by British Business Bank – We are delighted to announce that Finance For Enterprise (FFE) working in partnership with Business Enterprise Fund (BEF), have been announced as the Fund Managers of the Microfinance Fund in Yorkshire and the Tees Valley area. TheRead more

£7.8 million lent in the last financial year

Demand continues to be on the up throughout the region with the highest achievement to date of over £7.8 million lent to support new start, early stage and established businesses in the last financial year. The loans, all to businesses in South Yorkshire, Midlands and Lincolnshire ranged from £3,000 to £150,000. A total of 264Read more

FFE ends the year with a record-breaking month

The year is ending on a high for Finance For Enterprise with a record-breaking month which has seen more than £1million lent to 25 new and established businesses in the region. Fund Manager, Andrew Austwick said: “We are delighted to be ending 2016 so strongly. Not only is this positive news for FFE, it alsoRead more

Terry Woodhouse Wins Spotlight Award

Finance For Enterprise are thrilled to announce that Investment Manager Terry Woodhouse has been awarded the Spotlight Award at the 2016 Start Up Loans Conference held in London. The 2016 Start Up Loans Spotlight Award recognises a member of staff within an organisation with the most contribution, commitment, teamwork and creativity. Andrew Austwick, Fund MangerRead more

National Enterprise Network Award Winners!

Finance For Enterprise are delighted to be announced as the winners of the Enterprise Communicator of the Year award at the National Enterprise Network Awards held in London on Friday 18th November 2016. The Enterprise Communicator of the Year award is nominated by NEN for their outstanding communications with both the Network and beyond; highlightingRead more

Park Community Arena Limited

Park Community Arena Limited was set up to develop a new £3.5 million multi-purpose arena (architects Bond Bryan, Sheffield) to be located within the Olympic Legacy Park (OLP) in Sheffield. As well as providing the community with affordable, quality and flexible indoor facilities for a broad range of sporting, leisure, business and education facilities itRead more

Watts For Tea

Peter and Michelle had a vision; a tea room that would be warm and welcoming. Providing a hub for the residents of Grainthorpe, Lincolnshire, and neighbouring villages, selling fresh local produce.   With their experience as  food business managers and success of managing kitchens, restaurants, and bars throughout the UK, they set their plans in motion. TheyRead more

Tim Daniels Wins Award

Tim Daniels, Investment Manager at Finance For Enterprise beats off stiff competition to win Outstanding Loan Officer Award at the 2016 Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards, partnered with Responsible Finance, held in Manchester. Andrew Austwick, Fund Manager commented “Tim has been put forward for this award as he has been a consistent top performer since starting atRead more

Be X Fitness

Be X Fitness is operated by Kevin Yates and Daniel Summerson. They ran a gym business in Cudworth, Barnsley and identified additional premises to expand and further grow the business on Penistone Road, close to the centre of Sheffield. They each have 15 years experience of working in the fitness industry and devised a business planRead more