Success Stories

Former football Head Groundsman, Andy Thompson , starts his own gardening maintenance business as Thompson Turfcare , offering sustainable, professional services. Funded by Start Up Loans £15,000 boost towards: Van purchase Additional equipment Launching a new website Region: South-Yorkshire What does your business do and how is it different from other gardening services? We offer a range of garden maintenance services such as: Pressure washing Residential cleanin

Mobile Vet Referral was Co-Founded by Fabrizio Tucciarone and Sarah Grummett ; the company was born from Fabrizio’s passion for making vet services more accessible and affordable. Funded by Start Up Loans £50,000 boost towards: Starting the business Additional equipment Creating a website Region: Northamptonshire What does your business do and how is it different from competitors? We provide veterinary services on a referral level to local vet practices, providin

Having worked in both practice and industry for over 10 years, co-founders of Bright Beany Accounting , Max Polkey and Katy Dales , recognised how time-consuming and inefficient traditional accounting methods can be.   Funded by Start Up Loans £25,000 boost towards: Strengthening marketing efforts Investing in admin support Better service quality Region: Nottinghamshire What does your business do? And how is it different from competitors? We’re a forward-thinking

Trevor Bamford supports individuals in overcoming their long-lasting emotional difficulties through a unique service offered by his business, T Bamford Hypnotherapy . Funded by Start Up Loans £10,000 boost towards: Acquiring office space Promotional campaigns Running workshops Region: Nottinghamshire What does your business do, and how does it differ from competitors? I run bespoke one-to-one hypnotherapy sessions focused on my client’s needs and requirements, with

After a life-changing 630 mile walk along the Southwest Coastal Path in 2021, John and Katie Houghton founded The Grange Camping & Caravan Park to curate their vision of making a peaceful and tranquil camping spot overlooking the Wreake Valley. Funded by Start Up Loans £25,000 boost towards: Construction of new hard standing pitches Offering a Yurt glamping experience Region: Leicestershire What inspired you to start your business? The main inspiration came from

Founder Sunita Passi created Tri-Dosha to provide holistic training and supply Ayurvedic-inspired skincare solutions to bridge the gap between the ancient and the modern. Funded by First Enterprise £26,000 boost towards: Recruitment Stock acquisition Enhancing operational efficiency Region: Nottingham What does your business do? And how is it different from competitors? Tri-Dosha is not just a skincare brand – it’s a complete system. We provide premium Ayurvedic

Woodleigh Healthcare is led by a highly experienced team. Managing Director Bernadette Charehwa has over 20 years of expertise in Health and Social Care and holds three related degrees. Finance and Operations Director, Irvine Madimu , ensures financial and operational stability. And Quality Assurance and Compliance Director, Ndaba Mnkandla , is an expert in quality, health and safety. Funded by Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II) £150,000 boost towards: Payr

Kondor Kidz , an eco-conscious golfing gear company founded by Callum Cooke provides families and children with the means to enjoy golfing sustainably and affordably. Funded by Start Up Loans £5,400 boost towards: Expanding their online store Attending events Partnering with Adidas Region: Gloucestershire What does your business do? And how is it different from competitors? Kondor Kidz is a unique, sustainability-focused business that makes kids’ golf more access

Founder Gary Tonsley’s devastating loss at an early age spurred him on to create Westwood Estate Planning to support others’ financial wellbeing. Funded by Start Up Loans £8,000 boost towards: Building financial wellbeing awareness Educating potential clients Hire additional support staff Region: Lincolnshire What does your business do and how is it different from competitors? My business provides personalised estate planning services, including wills, trusts, La