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 NatWest in the South West.
New Appointments: Charlotte Ford & Jim McLaren
The appointments are new additions to a growing team which now spans from West Cornwall to Hampshire and Gloucestershire.
Both are passionate about supporting small businesses and can’t wait to get out and about in their new roles. Outside of work, Jim enjoys all kinds of sport (mainly watching rather than playing these days!) and walking the family dog, Chester the Red Fox Labrador, whilst Charlotte loves CrossFit (even competing on occasion), and supports her husband and son in their motocross hobby in a spectator capacity only!
SWIG Finance managing director John Peters said: “I am delighted to welcome Charlotte and Jim, who have a wealth of experience and will be a real asset to our team. Crucially, with these appointments in Somerset and Gloucestershire, we’ll be able to support even more smaller businesses with growth ambitions throughout the region.”
About SWIG Finance
SWIG Finance is a people-based lender that provides loans and support to help smaller businesses in the South and West Country grow. We base our lending decisions on potential rather than collateral, which means that we can often support businesses when others can't.
We’re growing every year. In 2023/24, we lent £14m to 500 businesses, helping to create and secure over 700 jobs and generate £71.5m in social impact. Download the report here.
If you’d like an informal chat about your funding requirements, get in touch with our friendly and professional team to see how we can help: info@swigfinance.co.uk / 01872 227 930