SWIG Finance’s annual Impact Report has been published for 2022/23, and the findings show another record-breaking year of impact lending. Over £14m in funding was provided by SWIG for small/medium businesses across the South West, many of which were not able to source...
Welcome to our annual Social Impact Report. This report shines a light on how our finance is being used as a force for good across the South West. As we waved goodbye to the 2021/22 financial year, many businesses will have been going through a range of emotions....
The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme has announced that it has delivered £66m to new and early- stage businesses in the South West region since 2012. 40% of the lending – some £26.4m – has been provided to over 2,500 new businesses through local...
SWIG Finance is delighted to share its 2020/21 Social Impact Report following what has been a very challenging year. We supported more businesses than ever before, delivering a record £9.3 million in loans to start-up and established businesses throughout the South...
We’re delighted to announce that SWIG Finance has become the latest delivery partner for the British Business Bank’s Recovery Loan Scheme. Loans from £25,001 to £250,000 are available now to support the recovery and growth of SMEs in the South West region that have...
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged businesses across all sectors and in all regions and created an unprecedented demand for finance. Lenders and brokers have, with the support of government and the British Business Bank, delivered record levels of lending. Community...