The Fredericks Foundation - South West
Loans for small business start ups in the South West
The Fredericks Foundation provides loans to small businesses and start-ups in Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
Loans can support, for example:
- conversion of a building for a business,
- developing a retail outlet for local products, or
- opening a village owned shop or pub.
The Trust is particularly keen to lend to social enterprises.
Loans are available from £500 to £10,000 per business, over terms from six months to five years at competitive interest rates.
Loans of up to £20,000 may be available for established businesses in some areas
Community enterprises or business, including sole traders, business partnerships or limited companies are eligible to apply for a loan.
For further information, go to: http://www.fredericksfoundation.org
last updated on 19th October 2011