First Enterprise

First Enterprise is a not-for-profit, FCA-accredited finance provider offering loans from £500 to £250,000 to support both start-ups and established businesses across the UK, with a strong focus on the Midlands.

First Enterprise deliver funding through national and regional programmes including the Start Up Loans Scheme, Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II), and the Community ENABLE Fund (CEF).

As a multi-award-winning member of Responsible Finance, they specialise in helping businesses that struggle to access finance from mainstream lenders, especially those led by women, ethnic minorities, or facing social and economic barriers.