Funding Circle

Funding Circle Business finance that backs you. To date we have facilitated over £2.5 billion worth of loans to UK businesses.

Funding Circle is the world’s leading lending platform for small businesses, matching investors to businesses who want to grow in the UK, US and Europe. Helping the economy to grow, businesses can access fast, fair and transparent finance, and investors can earn attractive returns.

Elite sport and running a small business have a lot in common. Just ask rugby legend and SME owner Ben YoungOur new data...
05/06/2026

Elite sport and running a small business have a lot in common. Just ask rugby legend and SME owner Ben Young

Our new data shows 63% of people say teamwork is essential for business success – and the exact same number say it’s critical on the pitch.

Plus, 46% believe handling setbacks in life or sport prepares you for business hurdles.

As proud sponsors of PREM Rugby, we love backing UK small businesses on and off the pitch.

A huge thank you to Ben for sharing his unique insights in this campaign 💜

Learn more about the research here: https://bit.ly/4vsZyfE 🔗

What are your thoughts on the connection between rugby and business? 👇

We’re proud to partner with Hatch on the Get Ready to Start programme 🚀 For many disabled people, entrepreneurship can b...
29/05/2026

We’re proud to partner with Hatch on the Get Ready to Start programme 🚀

For many disabled people, entrepreneurship can be a way to bypass traditional workplace barriers and build something on their own terms.

Thanks to 80+ hours of volunteer mentoring, nearly half the participants successfully pivoted their business models, and 89% are now launching 👏

Learn more here 👉 https://bit.ly/42UpGnJ

Traditional bank lending to UK businesses has plunged to its lowest level in nearly 30 years - but did you know that 68%...
27/05/2026

Traditional bank lending to UK businesses has plunged to its lowest level in nearly 30 years - but did you know that 68% of all SME lending now comes from alternative providers and challengers?📈

Small businesses need fast, flexible backing that keeps pace with them. That’s why we do things differently.

Learn more in our recent Impact Report or read the full Financial Times article below 👇

💜 https://bit.ly/4nRRl2i
📰 https://bit.ly/4dKdQRT

We’re used to having a designated person for fire drills or physical injuries, but what about mental health? 🧠 Having Me...
21/05/2026

We’re used to having a designated person for fire drills or physical injuries, but what about mental health? 🧠

Having Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) in your business means there’s always a trained, confidential peer around to listen when things get heavy.

Our own MHFAs explain how they bridge that gap and why this role is so important.

Do you have MHFAs in your business? 👇

19/05/2026

When you're the boss, the "off" switch can be pretty hard to find 🔌

Whether it’s a dedicated work phone that lives on a shelf or a strict rule about weekend emails, setting boundaries is usually the only way to protect your peace.

How do you make sure you’re actually switching off when the workday ends? 👇

Supporting small businesses means protecting the world they operate in 🌳 We’re teaming up with National Parks to restore...
14/05/2026

Supporting small businesses means protecting the world they operate in 🌳

We’re teaming up with National Parks to restore 11 hectares of peatland at Greenlee Lough, Northumberland 🌲

Located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this project will repair damaged bogs to trap carbon, improve water quality, and protect rare wildlife.

It’s all about building a more resilient UK landscape for the future 💜

11/05/2026

Running a business is rarely a straight line, especially when things are tricky in your personal life too.

Whether it’s a health setback or a personal crisis, those "what now?" moments can feel pretty heavy.

Our Vulnerable Customer Team is here to help you navigate those moments. No scripts, no robotic responses, just a real person to help find a practical way forward 💜

We even offer direct access to professional therapy through the Thrive app if you need it. If you want to learn more, click the link below.

https://bit.ly/3QPT4J2

Have you ever had to balance a major life change while keeping the business ticking over? 👇

That equipment or vehicle you’ve had your eye on? The one that feels out of reach? Draining your bank account isn’t the ...
08/05/2026

That equipment or vehicle you’ve had your eye on? The one that feels out of reach?

Draining your bank account isn’t the only way to get it.

Asset Finance is a straightforward way to get the tools you need to grow, while keeping your cash flow healthy for everything else.

Click the link below to learn more.
👉 https://bit.ly/49wRXUQ

07/05/2026

Want a quick decision on your loan? We’ve got a tip for you 👇

It’s all about having the right documents ready before you start. Grab your…

✔️Last three years of address history for any guarantors
✔️Latest full accounts with the profit and loss section
✔️Six months of bank statements

Having that lot sorted means we can get things moving. Since a typical application takes just 7 minutes, you can tick this off your to-do list while your coffee’s still hot ☕️

Send this to a business owner who could use a speedy application 🏃‍♀️

30/04/2026

Nothing quite matches the dread of an overdue invoice sitting in your inbox while payroll is due 😣

Waiting twelve months for a pay out means you're basically acting as a bank for your own clients.

Ever had to pause a project because a client went quiet on the bill?

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