Metro Bank tees up £3.3mn finance package to support Branston Golf and Country Club expansion
Metro Bank has supported Branston Golf & Country Club with a £3.3m finance package to accelerate its expansion plans. The investment will enable the leisure business in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, to explore a number of exciting future expansion projects to deliver enhanced facilities and experiences for members and guests.
Metro Bank supports UK businesses through specialist relationship banking, industry expertise and a breadth of commercial and corporate lending facilities. The bank has an established team of experts working with Hospitality and Leisure clients across the UK to support their business ambitions and growth objectives.
Branston Golf & Country Club first opened its doors in 1994. Set in the heart of Staffordshire it offers a championship golf course, health club and spa facilities including a sauna, steam room, salt room, and outdoor hot tub. It has expanded to include a purpose-built conference, dining and wedding venue and three outdoor flood lit Padel Tennis courts. The new funding package provides the club with renewed capacity to explore further enhancement projects as part of its long-term vision.
The deal was brokered by Copper Swan, a financial brokerage firm based in the East Midlands, offering tailored property, development, and commercial finance solutions for businesses.
Leon Sloyan, head of commercial lending at Metro Bank commented: “We are delighted to provide funding to help drive the next chapter of Branston Golf & Country Club’s continued development. The club is an important leisure hub for the local community. Our dedicated relationship management service means we spend time with businesses to understand their needs, and we are excited to support their ambitions for future growth.”
Ben Laing, managing director at Branston Golf & Country Club added: “This finance package marks another major milestone for Branston Golf & Country Club, unlocking opportunities to elevate our facilities and create even more memorable experiences for our members and guests. Throughout the process Metro Bank worked closely with us to ensure they fully understood our needs and we’re delighted to be working with them.”
Ben Lavin, director at Copper Swan said: “It’s been a pleasure working alongside Metro Bank to support Branston Golf & Country Club in securing this significant £3.3m finance package. This funding ensures they are well positioned to build on momentum. We look forward to seeing the next phase of their expansion take shape.”