Nº 0018 Listed July 2026 Rolling
Funding Circle - UK
About this funding
Funding Circle is a Department for Business and Trade-supported loan programme providing flexible finance solutions to established UK businesses across diverse sectors including manufacturing, retail, hospitality, technology, and professional services.
The scheme caters to sole traders, limited companies, and partnerships with a minimum two-year trading history, offering both unsecured and secured loan options with repayment terms ranging from six months to five years. Greater Manchester businesses can access capital up to £1,000,000 to support growth, working capital requirements, or operational expansion, with the added benefit of no early repayment penalties. The programme is available across all regions of the UK, including the North West, enabling local enterprises to secure financing whilst maintaining UK ownership and control.
Who can apply
Established business operating as sole trader, limited company, or partnership; minimum two years of trading history; UK ownership with shareholders/directors residing in the UK
How to apply
- Contact Funding Circle directly
- full application details and credit assessment process available through the Funding Circle platform
Common questions
- What is Funding Circle - UK?
- Funding Circle provides flexible loans up to £1,000,000 for established UK businesses across multiple sectors, with options for unsecured loans up to £350,000 or secured loans up to £1,000,000. Supported by the Department for Business and Trade, the scheme suits sole traders, limited companies…
- How much funding is available?
- Funding Circle - UK offers Up to £1,000,000 (unsecured loans up to £350,000; secured loans up to £1,000,000).
- Who can apply for Funding Circle - UK?
- Established business operating as sole trader, limited company, or partnership; minimum two years of trading history; UK ownership with shareholders/directors residing in the UK
- What is the deadline?
- Funding Circle - UK accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.
- Who provides Funding Circle - UK?
- Funding Circle - UK is provided by Department for Business and Trade.
- How do I apply for Funding Circle - UK?
- Contact Funding Circle directly; full application details and credit assessment process available through the Funding Circle platform
Recorded from gov.uk · Entry Nº 0018 of the Manchester Business Services register.