Enterprise Answers business loans

About this funding

Enterprise Answers Business Loans is a financing initiative administered by the Department for Business and Trade, designed to support enterprises across the North West and Yorkshire regions that have faced rejection from conventional banking institutions.

This loan programme provides between £10,000 and £150,000 to eligible businesses, complemented by practical business guidance and advisory services. The scheme welcomes applications from organisations operating in diverse sectors including agriculture, construction, healthcare, hospitality, digital creativity, manufacturing, property, science and technology, retail, transport and leisure industries. Manchester-based enterprises with a maximum of 249 employees can access funding when traditional lenders have declined their applications, enabling growth and development that might otherwise be constrained by conventional finance barriers.

Who can apply

Businesses based in the North West or Yorkshire and the Humber region; maximum 249 employees; must have received rejection from mainstream lenders; operating in eligible sectors (agriculture, food, finance, construction, education, health, hospitality, IT, digital, creative, manufacturing, mining, real estate, science, technology, services, transport, distribution, travel, leisure, utilities, or retail)

How to apply

• Contact Enterprise Answers directly
• applications should demonstrate previous funding rejection from conventional lenders and provide business plans detailing loan requirements and intended use

Common questions

What is Enterprise Answers business loans?

Enterprise Answers provides loans of £10,000–£150,000 to North West and Yorkshire businesses rejected by mainstream lenders, accompanied by expert business advice. The scheme supports firms across multiple sectors with up to 249 employees seeking alternative financing solutions.

How much funding is available?

Enterprise Answers business loans offers £10,000 to £150,000.

Who can apply for Enterprise Answers business loans?

Businesses based in the North West or Yorkshire and the Humber region; maximum 249 employees; must have received rejection from mainstream lenders; operating in eligible sectors (agriculture, food, finance, construction, education, health, hospitality, IT, digital, creative, manufacturing, mining…

What is the deadline?

Enterprise Answers business loans accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.

Who provides Enterprise Answers business loans?

Enterprise Answers business loans is provided by Department for Business and Trade.

How do I apply for Enterprise Answers business loans?

Contact Enterprise Answers directly; applications should demonstrate previous funding rejection from conventional lenders and provide business plans detailing loan requirements and intended use