Latest News
News, updates, opportunities and press coverage from around the South West. Read the latest news, events, opportunities and press coverage from SWIG Finance across the South West.
December Finance Drop In
SWIG Finance Drop-In Session Tuesday 6 December 2016 9:30am – 3.30pm Pool Innovation Centre The next Cornwall Finance Drop in will be taking place on Tuesday 6 December at Pool Innovation Centre, Camborne. Businesses will be able to speak to fund manager, Mark Thayre...
FCA accreditation for SWIG Finance
SWIG Finance has been awarded full authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its regulated lending activities. The FCA has been responsible for regulating the consumer credit industry since 2014, when it took over the role from the Office of...
Funding boost for Buttermilk
Buttermilk Confectionery is the latest business to receive investment from SWIG Finance. The Bodmin-based fudge and confectionery producer sought funding in order to expand its premises and streamline their production processes while retaining their artisan methods....
Cornwall Finance Drop In
SWIG Finance Drop-In Session Thursday 3 November 2016 9:30am – 3.30pm Pool Innovation Centre The next Cornwall Finance Drop in will be taking place on Thursday 3 November at Pool Innovation Centre, Camborne. Businesses will be able to speak to fund manager, Mark...
SWIG Finance rides past major milestone
SWIG Finance has achieved a major milestone, funding over 1,000 start up enterprises via the Start Up Loans scheme since its launch in 2012. The government-backed scheme provides affordable loans and free business support to help young businesses succeed. As...
September Finance Drop In
SWIG Finance Drop-In Session Thursday 22 September 2016 9:30am – 3.30pm Pool Innovation Centre The next Cornwall Finance Drop in will be taking place on Thursday 22 September at Pool Innovation Centre, Camborne. Businesses will be able to speak to fund manager, Mark...
SEEDBED remains open to social ventures
SEEDBED's Growth Stage remains open, offering a great opportunity for social ventures to grow and benefit from an affordable loan fund and bespoke support programme. The Growth Stage runs until November 2016 and offers support with market development, brand...
July Finance Drop In
SWIG Finance Drop-In Session Thursday 21 July 2016 9:30am – 3.30pm Pool Innovation Centre The June Cornwall Finance Drop in will be taking place on Thursday 21 July at Pool Innovation Centre, Camborne. Businesses will be able to speak to fund manager, Mark Thayre...
June Cornwall Drop In
SWIG Finance Drop-In Session Thursday 23 June 2016 9:30am – 3.30pm Pool Innovation Centre The June Cornwall Finance Drop in will be taking place on Thursday 23 June at Pool Innovation Centre, Camborne. Businesses will be able to speak to fund manager, Mark Thayre...
SWIG Finance at Royal Garden Party
SWIG Finance Business Manager, Lisa Moore attended the Royal Garden Party on 10 May at Buckingham Palace, representing SWIG Finance and the Start Up Loans Scheme. SWIG Finance was asked to represent the entrepreneurs that had benefited from the Start Up Loans Scheme...