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Finance For Enterprise: 2024 Year in Review

NACFB Finance For Enterprise

As thoughts move to 2025, it’s the perfect time to look back and reflect on a year brimming with milestones, achievements, and meaningful partnerships that have supported business success across the region. From securing substantial funding to welcoming new team members and driving growth across diverse sectors, FFE has remained dedicated to its mission of

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

Finance For Enterprise Backs Blinds manufacturer with £167,000 Growth Loan

£167k Growth Loan | Finance For Enterprise

A West Midlands business specialising in blinds, shutters, and awnings, has secured £167,000 in funding from Finance For Enterprise (FFE). Founded in 2010 the business has grown from a small, self-serviced office into a thriving enterprise with two offices located in prominent areas of the West Midlands.  The funding comes at a pivotal moment for

Shropshire Farm Secures £200k Funding for Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives

Funding for Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives

South Yorkshire-based Finance For Enterprise has facilitated a £200,000 loan to support a Shropshire farm in advancing its journey toward sustainable farming. The 60-acre farm specialises in growing maize and blueberries, which are supplied to UK retailers and local farm shops. Established in 2009, the farm has been committed to becoming a zero-carbon operation. ARead more

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 Welcomes Adele Wells as Credit Manager

Adele Wells

Finance For Enterprise (FFE) is delighted to announce the appointment of Adele Wells as its new Credit Manager.  Adele joins FFE with an impressive career at Yorkshire Bank, where she advanced through a variety of roles, from Cashier to Branch Manager, and most recently leading the Business Credit underwriting team. In her new role atRead more

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