A local Ayr bakery is on the rise after securing a listing with a national supermarket chain following support from Business Gateway. Led by director Rachel Munro, The Rebel Baker specialises in creating allergen-free products that meet the needs of sweet-toothed individuals with food sensitivities. All the treats are baked on site in Ayr at […]
An East Renfrewshire business has seen its turnover double after accessing support and signposting to £10,000 of grant funding from Business Gateway. Founded by Saffron Grant in 2009, Setting Out for Construction is a specialist civil engineering training organisation dedicated to increasing the number of skilled engineers in the industry. Through accredited training, it supports […]
Logistic Designs Ltd, a Nottingham-based specialist in architectural fabrication and laser cutting, needed a way to keep cash flowing while it built up its order book. With suppliers demanding quick payment and customers taking time to settle invoices, it turned to Evolve Business Finance for a solution. Logistic Designs manufactures a wide range of steel […]
Innovative ESG-focused office provider Northspring is set to expand its portfolio across the UK thanks to a £37m commercial investment loan from Cynergy Bank. Founded in Manchester in 2020, Northspring provides a unique style of office space to companies offering high quality, all-inclusive builds. The spaces are designed with a focus on the physical and […]
Promarine Finance Ltd (Promarine), a specialist in marine mortgages, has secured a £30m revolving facility from Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance (STB CF) to support its continued growth. Founded in 2010 by Stuart Austin, Promarine is an FCA regulated provider of marine mortgages, facilitating the purchase of new and used leisure vessels. Since then, Promarine […]
Asia Travel Specialist (ATS), a Stockport-based travel company known for its deep expertise in South East Asia, has secured £50k from NPIF II – GC Business Finance & River Capital Smaller Loans, which is managed by the consortium as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). The funding will support ATS as […]
Leonard Curtis’ funding team has supported Manchester-based veterinary practice, TA Irving and Partners on its recent incorporation and associated refinance of its banking facilities, including a commercial mortgage, safeguarding the business for future generations. TA Irving has been a family business for 40 years and has become an important part of the local community. The […]
Halifax-based music store, The Jam Shack, has become a thriving hub for musicians in the region following a £15,000 Start Up loan from the British Business Bank, delivered by the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF). The Jam Shack was founded by Rik Panesar in 2024, who has over a decade of experience in the music industry […]
Start Up Loans today announces that it has provided nearly 2,500 founders in Essex with £25m in loans through its partners since 2012. Since the government-backed programme began, 2,442 entrepreneurs in Essex have taken out a Start Up Loan to start or scale their business. Of this £25m total, more than £3m has been […]
Brarista, an AI-powered bra fitting startup based in Manchester, has successfully secured £510k to support its mission of transforming the bra and swimwear shopping experience. GC Angels led the funding round, which includes a grant from Innovate UK, alongside private investment. The funding will support Brarista to expand its AI-powered fitting platform, enabling more women […]
