What We Do

How Can We Help

 

The Bute Enterprise Finance Fund is a charity funded company that provides start-up and growth funding to businesses focused on, but not exclusive to, Bute, Argyll and the Clyde Coast.

Our decision making criteria takes a holistic approach to lending so that we can offer a more specialised service than many traditional and high street lenders.

Get in touch to find out how we can support your business at stuart.brownlie@be-ff.co.uk or call 07935 735 725

What We Do

 

We offer loans aimed at businesses that are starting up and those already trading that wish to grow.

  • Fixed interest rate

  • Loans are subject to a setting up fee, normally 2% of the loan amount, but this can be added to the loan 

  • No early repayment fees after 12 months

  • Maximum repayment term 120 months

  • Security for loans is normally required - if no security is available we can access the government’s Guaranteed Growth Scheme for businesses which are viable

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Who We Are

The Bute Enterprise Finance Fund is supported by the expert team at the Chamber Acorn Fund, based in Hull.

Since its inception in 2004 Chamber Acorn Fund has supported 1,500 Businesses, created 4,000 jobs, and grown their local economy by £150 million. The Fund was initially sourced from government neighbourhood renewable money in partnership with Hull City Council and now has funding from various sources, you can find out more about them on their website.

The team will bring their expertise to BEFF to support and guide businesses looking to access financing.

 

Stuart Brownlie - Fund Manager

stuart.brownlie@be-ff.co.uk | 07935 735 725

Stuart spent over thirty years at Clydesdale Bank in various roles throughout Ayrshire, eventually taking on the position of Business Relationship Manager. In this role Stuart supported a portfolio of business customers from Paisley through to Greenock and the Clyde Coast. His most recent banking role, with the Bank of Scotland in the Highland Region, focused on New Business Start-Ups. This allowed Stuart to engage with other external partners and agencies to ensure businesses obtained all the assistance available. Stuart’s role with Bute Enterprise Finance Fund brings him back to familiar territory where he is keen to use his expertise to find the best way BEFF can support each business. He is also happy to assist with referrals to other funding or support networks where needed.