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Who we are

We help smaller businesses across the UK access the finance they need to grow by working with partners, offering guidance, and supporting a stronger, more inclusive finance market.

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Our government-backed programmes

Here are our progammes that are currently open for applications

Start Up Loans

Over 115,000 business ideas supported with more than £1.1 billion worth of loans. We offer low-interest personal loans and free mentoring to help you start or grow a new business.

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Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS)

The Growth Guarantee Scheme is the successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme. It is designed to support access to finance for UK smaller businesses as they look to invest and grow, and was launched with accredited lenders on 1st July 2024.

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Community Enable Funding Programme

Struggling to secure finance? A Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) could help—especially if you've been turned down by mainstream lenders. CDFIs support diverse businesses and boost funding in underserved areas.

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Regional Support

Working closely with regional advisors and organisations, they help small businesses access the right finance, enabling them to start up, scale up and thrive. By building partnerships and identifying gaps in funding, they aim to create a more balanced financial landscape.
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Business Guidance

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How to make business decisions

Effective decision-making in a business is both an art and a science. While intuition is useful in some areas, many important decisions should be guided by evidence and research.

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