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.

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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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Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

Claro Hill Vets

A North Yorkshire-based veterinary practice has secured £90,000 from NPIF II – BEF, which is managed by Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). The funding also came from BEF’s Community Investment Enterprise Fund 2 (CIEF2) backed by Lloyds Bank and Better Society Capital.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

J O’Neill & Co

A Humberside-based locksmith has secured £60,000 from NPIF II – BEF Smaller Loans, which is managed by Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II)

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

Ruuby

An on-demand beauty marketplace, which allows customers to order a host of beauty services to their desired location, has raised £2m to accelerate its growth in the North West by doubling down on its existing operations in Manchester and Liverpool.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

Fittingsco

Manchester trade kitchen fittings supplier Fittingsco is growing its team as it aims to increase sales and expand its stock levels. The firm is being supported with investment from NPIF II – FW Capital Debt Finance.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

LBM Group Ltd

LBM Group Ltd, a growing electrical contracting firm based in Blyth, secured a five-figure loan from NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans. The funding will enable the firm to expand its team and purchase new assets to support its ongoing growth and meet an increasing demand for sustainable electric services.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II

Kirsty’s

Based in Harrogate, Kirsty’s, the UK’s leading ‘free from’ range of ready meals, has raised £2m from NPIF II

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Floks

Founded by Sophie Platts, Floks specialises in sustainable bedding including duvets, pillows and mattress toppers, all made from British wool and organic cotton and manufactured in Yorkshire.

British Business Investments

Artisan Travel

The Artisan Travel company accessed equity investment through British Business Investments via Panoramic Growth as their lender. The equity finance has allowed the business to enter its next chapter and provide a more certain future for its employees.

Recovery Loan Scheme

Airsym

Airsym is an established, Heathrow-based transport company that provide services for airlines, crew transfers, terminal transfers, and shuttles.

ENABLE Funding

Barclay & Daughters

Barclay & Daughters is a family-run nationally competitive haulier with over 25 years of industry experience.

Investment Fund for Wales

EverTrek

Caerphilly (and Hereford) based EverTrek is a growing online travel brand catering to the £1.7bn hard adventure segment of the £10.7bn UK adventure tourism market.

ENABLE Funding

Sherbet Taxis

Sherbet Taxi is a leading eco-friendly electric taxi company based in London that accessed finance through Simply Asset Finance via the ENABLE Funding programme to recover after the Covid-19 pandemic, and replace their fleet from diesel to electric LEVC black cabs with the aim to build a stronger and healthier city with their iconic black taxis.

Enterprise Capital Funds

Lucky Saint

Lucky Saint completed a Series A funding round with JamJar Investments, supported by the Bank’s Enterprise Capital Funds programme. This capital allowed the business to grow its team and provided the funding to open the Lucky Saint pub.

Recovery Loan Scheme

Change Please

Founded in 2015, Change Please is an award-winning social enterprise through their Barista Training Programme, they train homeless people to become baristas and support them by selling great tasting coffee. In order for them to stay ahead and continue growing, they accessed a Recovery Loan Scheme.

Enterprise Capital Funds

Wild Cosmetics

Wild Cosmetics, based in London, is on a mission to remove single use plastic and create high performing natural formulations that allow customers to switch to more sustainable everyday bathroom products.

Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund

Pure Pet Food

Pure Pet Food raised a multi-million-pound investment from Mercia and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)

Eve Taylor (London) Limited

As it has with many businesses across the UK, the ongoing coronavirus crisis caused this beauty products manufacturer to look closely at its operating model in order to remain in business long term.

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)

Hall-Fast Industrial Supplies

With the COVID-19 shutdown causing the customers of this family-run company to fall short with payments or have to cease trading temporarily, the business was forced into rethinking its financial strategy. Deciding to buy new stock that it could sell as essential items throughout the pandemic, the company boosted its working capital with help via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS).