SWIG Finance announces new MD appointment
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Wilde as the new Managing Director of SWIG Finance. Matthew will take up his appointment in July 2025, taking over from John Peters. Matthew brings a wealth of experience in SME finance through roles with...
SWIG secures £10m boost to help small businesses across the South & West Country
SWIG Finance has successfully secured a capital injection of £10 million from Triodos Bank UK and Better Society Capital (BSC) through the second phase of the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF). The £10 million facility has been made available through...
SWIG Expands with Two New Appointments
SWIG Finance has welcomed two recruits to its growing business loans team. Charlotte Ford, from Taunton, Somerset and Jim McLaren, from Tockington, South Gloucestershire between them have nearly 40 years of local banking and SME lending experience at Lloyds, RBS and... 2024: A Year in Review
It’s been a busy year for the team here at SWIG Finance. We’ve supported well over 500 businesses with funding worth £14.4m and secured several award nominations in the process – even winning Funder of the Year at Insider Media’s South West Dealmakers awards. ...