Success Stories

TriboDENS , an engineering company founded by Dr Mahdi Mohammad Pour provides advanced testing and software solutions that help manufacturers reduce friction and wear in moving parts. Funded by Midlands Engine Investment Fund II £125,000 boost towards: Developing innovative solutions Hiring staff Growing operations Region: Loughborough What does your business do? We provide advanced testing and software solutions to help manufacturers reduce friction and wear in moving parts.

Replenish was founded by Lucy Judson , who has always found comfort and community within cafés. After leaving a corporate career in search of fulfilment, Lucy decided she wanted to create a version of that “third space” for others.  Funded by  Start Up Loans   £9,000 boost towards:  Initial setup costs  Securing high-quality stock for the café  Machinery    Region: Derbyshire  What sets your business apart from other cafés?   Replenish is a specialty café operating from a be

New Mills Market Hall , a street food hall renovated by co-founders of Matt’s Attic, four childhood friends, Matt Eadie , Beth Eadie , Nick Torkington , and Garry Mills , with a dream to turn a historic market hall into a warm and inviting community space.  Funded by Start Up Loans   £25,000 boost towards:  Market hall renovations  Preserving the halls unique character  Major upgrades to electrics, plumbing, and bar infrastructure  Region: High Peak, Derbyshire  What does you

Founded by Dale Benjamin who brings his 26 years of experience as a chef to the table. He opened Hooked , the Bermudian café and grill to bring his culture to UK customers.  Funded by Start Up Loans   £25,000 boost towards:  Renovating the café   Marketing  Region: Nottingham  What inspired you to start your business?   What inspired me was producing amazing Bermudian Cuisine with a flair and twist, and the desire to take it around the world for other countries to experience

A Touch of Tapping was founded by Carol Hudson who discovered EFT in 2016 and the benefits it has on reducing stress and overwhelming emotions.  Funded by Start Up Loans   £3,000 boost towards:  Further EFT training  Networking events  Securing contracts with charities  Region: Lincolnshire  What inspired you to start your business?   In my many years of working in education, particularly in primary and special needs schools, I recognised a gap in the way children are suppo

Founded by Sarah Louise Fairburn who has over 20 years of experience in food retail and production. She launched IMP & MAKER in 2020 to bring innovation and quality to the gifting industry. Funded by Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II) and Regional Growth Fund (RF Fund) .  £200,000 boost for:  Additional stock  Marketing  Staff costs  Region: Lincolnshire   What does your business do and how is it different from competitors?   The whole idea of IMP & MAKER is cr

Comfa was co-founded in 2021 by Matthew Palfrey and his son Max ; the idea was born from Max’s experiences as an autistic individual navigating the discomforts of traditional clothing. Funded by Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II)   £100,000 boost towards:  Increased production  Enhanced marketing  Working capital  Region: Derbyshire  What does your business do and how is it different from competitors?   We design and sell sensory-friendly clothing with encased sti

Award-winning Virtual Assistant, Elizabeth Wright , founded Admin & More in 2016 with the vision of empowering disabled business owners through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Access to Work (AtW) scheme.  Funded by Community ENABLE Funding (CEF)   £75,000 boost towards:  Supporting operational growth  Marketing efforts  Enhancing overall reach to better assist clients  Region: North Northamptonshire  What inspired you to start your business? I had worked in

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