GC Business Finance Impact Report 2025

Date: 24/07/2025
Author: Jordan Lees
Company: GC Business Finance

GC Business Finance Publishes 2024–25 Impact Report
Supporting UK SMEs to Start, Grow and Thrive

GC Business Finance is proud to share its Impact Report for FY2024–25, celebrating another year of delivering inclusive finance to businesses across the UK.

Despite ongoing economic challenges, GC Business Finance helped more than 10,600 businesses access the funding they need delivering £136.6 million through a range of loan and investment programmes.

Key highlights include:
➡️£134m delivered through the Start Up Loans scheme backing over 10,500 entrepreneurs nationwide
➡️£605k invested via GC Angels, unlocking £2.77m in co-investment for early-stage innovation
➡️£1.74m deployed through NPIF II – Smaller Loans, creating or protecting 248 jobs across the North West
➡️ 86 NPS – demonstrating world-class customer satisfaction

The mission is to break down barriers to finance and support the entrepreneurs who are building a stronger, more inclusive economy. Whether it's a first-time founder or a scaling manufacturer, our team is committed to being a trusted partner every step of the way.

Read the full report: https://businessfinance.growthco.uk/what-we-do/impact-reports/