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Success Stories

We've already helped tens of thousands of individuals to start and grow their business. Read on for the full story on some of our most inspiring loan recipients: why they became their own boss, the challenges they faced and overcame along the way and how a Start Up Loan helped them to achieve their dreams.

Jo Boulton Photography

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Joanne Boulton worked for five years as a photographer for a training company, before deciding to go it alone and start her own photography...

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Rachael Hurton has always had a passion for dance and performance and in 2014 she brought her dream to life by starting Synergy Dance – a...

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Created by John Hillis, alongside his brother Merrell and marine operations manager Terence McKibben, Pacific Quay Powerboats Glasgow offers...

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Altum Designs is a London based company, run by Mr. Daniel Varney. He designed, manufactured and now markets a unique and pioneering bike tool,...

Amanda Alexander Luxury Weddings

Amanda Alexander plans, designs and manages luxury weddings and bespoke events which include personal celebrations and corporate events. The company...

Obvious Arts

Obvious Arts is a one-man show, set up in June 2016 by Fergus Ryan, which specialises in therapeutic activities, arts in education and performance....

Miles & Mia

Michaela is truly the definition of an ambitious and hard-working woman. As a single mother with two children she has managed to maintain a...

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Michelle Forsbrey is a keen surfer, skier and swimmer. When she’s not working as a flight attendant she is drawn to the ocean, beach and...

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Ann Akin started her community interest company, Harts Theatre Company, with the help of a £3,200 Start Up Loan. Harts Theatre Company uses...

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Daniel launched his business, Escapism Manchester, in August 2016 and works full-time at the premises with six members of staff. Prior to launch,...

True Crime Museum

Joel Griggs grew up fascinated with all things crime related. After spotting some abandoned caves along the Hastings waterfront -caves which turned...

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David is currently at the last stage of his application and business plan; it has been approved by NWES and has now been passed to SULCo for final...

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Emma Evelyn Stone worked as a Transport Secretary before deciding to return to university and study a science degree. Horses had been a huge part of...