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
Finance For Enterprise (FFE) has provided a £50,000 loan to support Charlotte Rollo in her acquisition of Synergy Beauty, a prestigious Clarins Gold Salon located in the bustling market town of Bingham, Nottingham. The funding, introduced by Evolve Business Finance, has been allocated to purchase stock, refurbish the salon, and provide essential working capital toRead more
Finance For Enterprise (FFE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Thorn as our new Senior Business Lending Manager, bringing over 25 years of industry experience to support our continued growth and commitment to helping SMEs access vital funding. Sean’s appointment strengthens FFE’s experienced lending team and reflects our ongoing mission to provide tailored, relationship-driven financial supportRead more
Finance For Enterprise (FFE) has provided a £30,000 loan to LGK Apparel Global, a thriving online clothing retailer, to support its ambitious growth and expansion plans. Founded in 2019, LGK Apparel Global has built a strong reputation for delivering fashionable and high-quality leisurewear designed for individuals who seek unique, stylish, and functional clothing. Operating acrossRead more
Yorkshire based, Finance For Enterprise (FFE) has provided a £250,000 loan to Dynamic Vines Ltd, a leading importer of premium biodynamic wines, to support the launch of a new retail store and wine bar in East Dulwich, London. Dynamic Vines, founded in 2005 by Frederic Grappe, is based in Bermondsey, East London. The company specialises
Finance For Enterprise (FFE) has strengthened its team with the appointment of experienced financial professional Michael Hydari as Fund Manager. Bringing a wealth of expertise in business finance, Michael joins FFE from UKSE, where he worked as an Investment Executive, helping businesses secure the funding they need to grow. Prior to that, he held various
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
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
Halifax Numerical Controls (HNC), a world leader in rubber roller grinding and grooving machines has received a funding boost having secured a six-figure loan from Finance For Enterprise (FFE). The company was formed in 1998 and continues to serve clients throughout the UK and Worldwide from its own UK workshop premises in Halifax, West Yorkshire,Read more
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
