Success Stories

Like the rest of the hospitality industry, this microbrewery had no option but to close its doors once the government lockdowns began. With its income massively depleted, and serious concerns over its ability to survive the pandemic, the business sought financial support via the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS).

Although tyre retailers Kerr’s Tyres continued to service hauliers and delivery companies throughout the disruption caused by COVID-19, it lacked the wUlster Bank (Northern Ireland)orking capital to sustain itself for any real length of time.

After a change of ownership, TVR has been looking to get back on track with the production of its new sports car. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has caused the company delays and some financial challenges. With a new loan via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), the future now looks a lot brighter for this manufacturer.

Having bought this West Yorkshire fish and chip shop in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, owner Ryan Butterworth faced the immediate challenge of staying afloat despite a significant reduction in trade.

Having taken on the business in 2018, the owners of this coaching inn, bar and restaurant were finally ready to see a profit for their endeavour. But when COVID-19 caused them to close, all their income disappeared and they were forced to make staff redundant.

Organise is a 500,000-strong worker-driven online network of people who support each other at work by providing the tools, support and confidence people need to improve their work lives.

The Technology Group is a managed communications provider, helping businesses and organisations to better communicate with their customers and teams. It provides telephone and VoIP systems, hosted telephony systems, internet connectivity and other telecommunications services to businesses across the UK.

Capital Cars is an established Edinburgh taxi private-hire company that provides a range of services from airport transfers to luxury chauffeur trips and exclusive tours of Scotland.

One Utility Bill is a utility bills management service based in Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne that allows customers to bundle all their bills for energy, water, broadband and TV into one fixed monthly payment.

Alexander Technologies Europe Limited designs and manufactures custom lithium-ion battery packs and proprietary chargers for powered air-purifying respirators, portable medical devices and other applications.

Unily is an award-winning employee experience platform that empowers modern businesses with the best tools to communicate, collaborate and innovate.

Wales-based Transcend Packaging manufactures food and beverage packaging aimed at reducing use of single-use plastic. It is the leading manufacturer of paper straws and sustainable packaging for the food service industry in the UK.

London-based Shawbrook Bank is a specialist savings and lending bank founded in 2011 to offer small and medium-sized businesses and consumer customers in the UK a range of lending and saving products.

Facing difficulties with raising finance, and caution from investors, this property developer decided to seek support via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) to continue with its house-building projects and protect the jobs of its employees.

As the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak began to grow, this market research company quickly realised its clients were beginning to become more cautious about going ahead with their projects. With these decisions affecting the company’s revenue significantly, it had to seek financial support.

Early government restrictions around the operation of construction sites and the pause on house moves created severe cashflow issues for this speculative property developer.

Before the coronavirus outbreak, this property developer had agreements with lenders for funding to invest in some new planned developments.

For this commercial vehicle company, COVID-19 outbreak had a severe impact on cashflow, with revenue dropping suddenly by 90% and most staff having to go on furlough.