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British Business Bank
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.
Who we are
Our Mission
Powering UK ambition and growth
Helping smaller businesses access finance to start, scale and stay here.
Learn more about our missionOur Impact
Backing businesses that build Britain
£39bn delivered, 250k jobs expected, £43bn GVA generated.
Learn more about our impactOur Insights
Evidence that informs policy and action
Research and data shaping policy, guiding partners, supporting smaller businesses
Learn more about our insightsOur Corporate Strategy 2025 - 2030
Strategic, scalable, and future-focused.
How we will deliver against Government’s Statement of Strategic Priorities.
Learn more about our corporate strategyAre you looking for business finance?
We’ll help you research finance options for your business.
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1 Step 1: Explore finance options
Answer a few quick questions about your business to discover potential finance options.
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2 Step 2: Prepare for finance
Learn what steps you should take to prepare for finance or investment.
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3 Step 3: Find partners
Discover providers and partners who could support you with accessing the right finance.
Find providers and partners
Our government-backed programmes
Here are our progammes that are currently open for applications
Start Up Loans
Over 125,000 business ideas supported with more than £1.25 billion worth of loans. We offer low-interest personal loans and free mentoring to help you start or grow a new business.
Learn more about Start Up LoansGrowth 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.
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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