British Business Bank

Explore your finance options with our practical guidance and resources on the Finance Finder

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British Business Bank

We help smaller businesses across the UK access the finance they need to grow by working with partners, offering guidance, and supporting a stronger, more inclusive finance market.

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Who we are

Are you looking for business finance?

We'll help you research finance options for your business.

  1. 1

    Step 1: Explore finance options

    Answer a few quick questions about your business to discover potential finance options.

    Start exploring
  2. 2

    Step 2: Prepare for finance

    Learn what steps you should take to prepare for finance or investment.

    Get prepared
  3. 3

    Step 3: Find partners

    Discover providers and partners who could support you with accessing the right finance.

    Find providers and partners

Our government-backed programmes

Some of our programmes that are currently open for applications

Featured programme

Start Up Loans

Over 120,000 loans drawn down to date to help kick-start UK businesses. If you're looking for finance to start your business, we may be able to help.

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    Growth Guarantee Scheme

    A finance scheme to help smaller businesses access lending and other finance facilities.

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    Community Enable Funding Programme

    Targeted investment for diverse, mission-led financial institutions to support underserved businesses.

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Regional Support

We help support a vibrant and prosperous market by enabling regional finance ecosystems through targeted programmes, partnerships, and intelligence.

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Business Guidance

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    How a clear, consistent communications plan helps small businesses build trust and grow.

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    Understanding FX risk and the practical steps you can take to manage it.

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  • Help with the Apprenticeship Levy and Employment Allowance

    Practical guidance on the Apprenticeship Levy and Employment Allowance schemes.

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