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
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Historic Doncaster Business Secures £250k Enterprise Loan Under New Ownership
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
Shropshire Farm Secures £200k 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
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
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
World Leaders in Advanced Rubber Roller Grinding & Grooving Machines Gets a Funding Boost
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
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
Everything you need to know about the Growth Guarantee Scheme
The successor scheme to the Recovery Loan Scheme, The Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) launched in July 2024 and is designed to support access to finance for UK small businesses as they look to invest and grow. Growth Guarantee Scheme-backed facilities are provided at the discretion of Finance For Enterprise. We are required to undertake our
FFE funds £80k Post Office refurbishment
South Yorkshire-based Finance For Enterprise (FFE) has delivered an £80,000 business loan to fund the refurbishment of the Station Rd Post Office in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Since purchasing the Station Road Post Office, owner, Mr. Balachandran has steadily grown, improved and expanded the business to now cover two sites and employ 5 staff. He found out about Finance For
AmbiSpace secures £50k enterprise funding from FFE
Sensory room design and installation specialists, AmbiSpace, have secured £50,000 in funding from Doncaster-based Finance For Enterprise (FFE) to support their business growth.