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First Enterprise has officially joined the Nottingham Panthers Business Club for the 2025/26 season, marking an exciting partnership that unites local business with one of Nottingham’s most successful sports teams. This collaboration celebrates local champions, both on the ice and in enterprise, and strengthens First Enterprise’s ongoing commitment to supporting businesses across the East Midlands region. Fresh from their 2024/25 Playoffs Championship victory, the Panthers ar

First Enterprise has successfully lent over £1.1m to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Midlands through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II in just the first quarter of the 2024/25 financial year.   Delivered by the British Business Bank, the  Midlands Engine Investment Fund I I is designed to improve access to finance for smaller businesses across the Midlands, supporting innovation, job creation, and inclusive economic growth. First Enterprise is one

First Enterprise announced it has successfully deployed £2 million in funding through the Community ENABLE Funding (CEF) programme in just one month of operation, supporting 12 businesses across the UK.  The milestone comes just four weeks after First Enterprise was selected as one of the first accredited lenders under the British Business Bank's new £150m CEF programme, designed to increase access to finance for underserved communities and businesses.  "We're thrilled to hav

Helping Midlands Businesses Grow With Compassionate, Human-Led Lending   First Enterprise, a not-for-profit Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI), has launched a striking new brand identity, reflecting a modern, friendly, and inclusive approach to finance that’s already making a significant impact across the Midlands and beyond. The rebrand is reinforcing its mission to deliver fair and inclusive lending with a distinctly human approach. This transformation marks

First Enterprise, a prominent Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI), proudly announces a significant milestone, having disbursed £13 million in loans during the financial year ending 31 March 2025. This achievement underscores the organisation's commitment to supporting small businesses and fostering economic development across the Midlands region.   Key Highlights:   Total lending:  Provided £13 million in loans to 712 businesses, a 13% increase from the previous