The North West's business funding partner
Finance NW helps startups and SMEs access fair, flexible finance backed by the experience, expertise and impact of the BEF Group. Created for the North West and backed by a lending group supporting businesses since 2004.
Why Finance NW
Finance NW was created to help more businesses across the North West access the funding they need to start, grow and move forward with confidence.
As part of the BEF Group, we're building on a proven track record of supporting businesses, creating jobs and strengthening local economies since 2004.
Our impact across the BEF Group in the last 12 months
Invested in businesses like yours
Added to the regional economy
Jobs created or safeguarded.
New UK founders backed
Finance should open doors
We believe talent exists everywhere, but opportunity doesn't always follow. That's why we're committed to providing fair, accessible finance that helps businesses grow, create jobs and strengthen local communities.
Impact-driven business finance
As part of the BEF Group, Finance NW is a not-for-profit lender. That means our success is measured not only by the loans we provide, but by the jobs created, businesses supported and communities strengthened as a result.
Our approach to business finance
People before processes
We believe good lending starts with understanding the business behind the application. That's why decisions are made by experienced lending professionals who take the time to understand each opportunity.
Finance with purpose
As a not-for-profit lender, our focus is on helping businesses access the funding they need to grow, create jobs and contribute to the regional economy.
Long term impact
We measure success not only through lending, but through the difference that funding makes for businesses, people and communities across the North West.
Regional expertise
Finance NW combines local knowledge with more than 20 years of lending experience through the BEF Group, helping businesses access funding and support that reflects their circumstances and ambitions.
Everything we do is guided by a belief that access to finance should be fair, transparent and focused on long term impact.
Measuring our impact
See how the BEF Group is supporting businesses, creating jobs and strengthening local economies across the North.
Meet the Finance NW team
Better outcomes through partnership
We work alongside brokers, accountants, growth hubs, local authorities and business support organisations across the North West to help more businesses access the funding and guidance they need to succeed. Because strong partnerships help create stronger businesses, stronger local economies and greater regional impact.