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Historic Doncaster Business Secures £250k Enterprise Loan Under New Ownership

Doncaster Business Secures £250k Enterprise Loan

A 60-year old bakery with two retail outlets in Doncaster has secured a £250,000 Enterprise Loan from Finance for Enterprise (FFE). Rhodes of Thorne comprises two bakery deli and sandwich shops located in Doncaster. Both shops are located in popular high street locations and enjoy regular and passing trade. Having been established for over 60

MP visits community finance provider helping Yorkshire businesses to grow  

Finance For Enterprise MP Visit

We were delighted to welcome Sally Jameson, MP for Doncaster Central, to the Finance For Enterprise office recently. She came to meet some of the Yorkshire entrepreneurs we’ve had the privilege of supporting as they grow their businesses. Finance For Enterprise (FFE) is a Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting

FFE Employee supports fundraising drive for Guide Dogs  

FFE Employee supports fundraising drive for Guide Dogs  

Did you know our Senior Business Lending Manager, Neil Wade, has a soft spot for furry, four-legged friends?  Neil is a dedicated Puppy Raiser for Guide Dogs UK, a role where he and his family provide a young puppy with the essential foundation for its future as a guide dog. Over 12-14 months, they help the

Finance For Enterprise Appoints New Senior Business Lending Manager

Andy Christiansen | Finance For Enterprise

Finance For Enterprise (FFE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Christiansen as its new Senior Business Lending Manager.  In his role, Andy will focus on delivering essential working capital solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a particular emphasis on supporting businesses across London and the Southeast. Andy brings with him a

Finance For Enterprise Supports Special Needs School Expansion

Finance For Enterprise Supports Special Needs School Expansion

Finance For Enterprise recently completed a £250,000 loan to Active Wellbeing School based in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. The loan allowed the school to open an additional building, meaning that the business can take on a new influx of students. As a result of the loan, the school now has over 45 children that receive high quality