First Enterprise

First Enterprise is a responsible finance provider offering loans ranging from £500 to £250,000 to support both start-ups and established businesses across the UK. We deliver loans through several national and regional funding sources, including the Start Up Loans Scheme, Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II), Regional Growth Fund (RGF), and The Community ENABLE Funding (CEF). As a multi-award-winning organisation, we have a proven track record of helping businesses that struggle to secure funding from high street lenders, particularly those in underserved and underrepresented communities, including women-led businesses, ethnic minority-owned businesses, and those facing social or economic challenges. Authorised and regulated by the FCA. Business hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.