The North West's business funding partner
Finance North West lets startups and SMEs access fair finance that strengthens our regional economy.
Impact-driven business finance
For over 20 years, our group of not-for-profit CDFIs has helped businesses across the North access the finance they couldn’t find elsewhere.
Not because their ideas weren’t strong. But because traditional lenders said no to founders without assets, long trading histories or the “right” postcode.
We’re here to change that.
Finance should open doors
We believe talent exists everywhere. But opportunity doesn’t.
That’s why we put financial inclusion at the heart of everything we do offering fair, flexible finance to the people mainstream lenders often overlook.
Because when small businesses grow, they do more than turn a profit. They create jobs. Strengthen supply chains. And spark momentum that benefits everyone.
Trusted across the North of England
Invested directly into small businesses
Generated for the regions economy
Jobs created or safeguarded.
Real North West Success Stories
See how we’re helping create jobs, fuel growth, and strengthen communities across the region.
We work better together
By partnering with trusted organisations, we reach more businesses and boost our impact where it matters most.
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