Building a stronger North
Every loan we make is an investment in people, places, and potential. See how we helped businesses across the North thrive in 2023/24.
Regional finance for regional growth
We know that access to finance is a barrier for many entrepreneurs, especially underserved individuals and underserved places.
That’s why we’re here. We provide flexible loans for businesses that traditional lenders too often overlook, from early-stage start-ups to growing firms ready to scale.
We’re proud to back the entrepreneurs building the future of the North.
In the past year, our lending has delivered:
in client investment.
Added to the regional economy.
New UK businesses created.
Jobs created or safeguarded.
Helping businesses across the North in 2023/24
We’ve grown from supporting businesses in Bradford to backing entrepreneurs across Yorkshire, the North East, and the North West. Our mission hasn’t changed, providing finance for good.
Discover our impact
We’ve grown from supporting businesses in Bradford to backing entrepreneurs across Yorkshire, the North East, and the North West. Our mission hasn’t changed, finance for good.
Access previous impact reports
Find out more our impact over the last seven years.
