Emma's Funding Hub

Business loans from a not-for-profit lender. Borrow up to £250k to grow your South Yorkshire business.

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Emma Bashforth, Investment Manager for South Yorkshire
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Get funded without the hassle

Traditional and online lenders follow rigid checklists, rejecting strong businesses in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, and Sheffield that don’t tick every box. I can help you access the funding you need without endless paperwork or wasted time.

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Why South Yorkshire businesses choose me

Funding that first you

Not just a credit score, I take time to understand your goals.

Proven success

Over 20 years of helping local businesses secure the right finance.

Personal support

No chatbots or generic offers, just expert guidance.

Funding that fuels impact

Unlike high-street lenders, our focus is on supporting business growth, not maximising profit.

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Why we support you

Unlike traditional lenders, we’re a not-for-profit organisation, which means we exist to support businesses, not to maximise profits.

Every loan we provide helps businesses grow, create jobs, and strengthen the local economy. Instead of chasing shareholder returns, we reinvest every penny into helping more businesses access the funding they need to thrive.

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Our impact: 12 years of empowering businesses and communities

£129.5m

Invested to support businesses that banks often overlook.

5,809

Clients supported, from start-ups to established enterprises.

17,610

Jobs impacted, driving economic growth across South Yorkshire.

2,769

New businesses created.

Get the funding you need

Finance built for your success, not shareholder profits. As a not-for-profit lender, we invest in businesses that drive local growth. Let’s get you funded.

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Questions?

Here are the answers to the most common queries about securing funding and how the process works. Can't find your answer, book a free discovery call.

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Why was I rejected by a bank?
How quickly can I get funded?
What if I’ve been turned down elsewhere?
What can you use funding for?
How does the funding work?
Basic eligibility check
Do you work with introducers?