Success Stories

Learn how other UK businesses have used external finance to reach their ambition

Here’s just some of the tens of thousands of smaller businesses funded through our partners, with the support of British Business Bank’s programmes.

Growth Guarantee Scheme

Câr-y-Môr

Câr-y-Môr is the first community-owned regenerative ocean farm in Wales. With a diverse membership of over 300 individuals from various backgrounds, Câr-y-Môr has become a shining example of community-driven sustainability and innovation.

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Growth Guarantee Scheme

FareShare Midlands

FareShare Midlands, a key player in tackling food waste and hunger across the region, used a £167,000 loan backed by the British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme to stabilise operations and modernise its service delivery. With demand soaring and outdated systems under strain, the funding provided crucial breathing room and enabled investments in logistics, fundraising, and operational efficiency - helping the organisation better serve over 60,000 people.

Growth Guarantee Scheme

Reacton Fire Suppression and Fireward

Reacton Fire Suppression Ltd and Fireward Ltd, leaders in advanced fire suppression technology, secured a £3m funding package from Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending to accelerate their strategic growth.

Growth Guarantee Scheme

Ember Transport

With support from Triodos Bank, Ember secured a £490,000 loan through the government’s Recovery Loan Scheme, which has since been relaunched as the Growth Guarantee Scheme enabled the fleet to grow to 38 vehicles, supported by Ember’s proprietary tech platform, EmberOS.

Growth Guarantee Scheme

Ashbrook Group

Ashbrook Holdings Limited has taken a major step forward in its buy-and-build strategy with the acquisition of Webb Injection Moulders, supported by a £2m funding package structured by Arbuthnot Commercial Asset Based Lending and backed by the British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme.

Growth Guarantee Scheme

Trustist

Founded in 2014 and based in Bootham, York, Trustist is an innovative digital reviews platform helping businesses maximise the impact of their online reputation. With a £250,000 loan through the Growth Guarantee Scheme, Trustist is scaling up its technology, marketing, and team, and redefining how businesses use customer feedback to grow.

Growth Guarantee Scheme

Reel Film

Reel Film, a video production company in Wetherby, sought a £70,000 loan through the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) to expand the business. Facing a shift in the industry towards short content projects, the loan allowed Reel Film to grow its marketing and sales efforts and hire a dedicated business development team.

Growth Guarantee Scheme

Câr-y-Môr

Câr-y-Môr is the first community-owned regenerative ocean farm in Wales. With a diverse membership of over 300 individuals from various backgrounds, Câr-y-Môr has become a shining example of community-driven sustainability and innovation.