Empowering regional growth
For over 20 years, we have been dedicated to providing flexible finance to small businesses across the North of England, supporting regional growth and economic development through our social enterprise mission.
Businesses backed by BEF Group in 2024/25
in client investment.
Added to the regional economy.
Jobs created or safeguarded.
New UK businesses created.
Fairer finance where it's needed most
As a social enterprise, our goal is simple; to provide flexible finance to businesses in areas that need it most.
We’re proud to be part of the effort to support and grow the regional economies that make up the North of England and have developed a unique lending proposition for this to continue.
Lending by region
We’ve grown considerably, covering the wider region of Yorkshire and Humberside, the North East, and the North West but our core aims haven’t changed.
About usDiscover our impact
Curious about the difference we’re making in communities across the North of England? Dive into the details with our comprehensive report.
Going the distance together
Finance from BEF has been helping the region thrive for over seven years.
Discover our impact on local businesses
We measure our success by the achievements of the businesses we support. Here’s what some of our clients have to say about their journey.
"Our partnership with BEF has been instrumental in realising our growth aspirations. This NPIF loan has empowered us to better serve our community and expand our horizons."
Tomas Oppedal
“They clearly understood our vision and the entire process was straightforward, taking the stress out of launching a brand new business.”
Jeff Ben Mayor