Borrowing in a post-Covid world
When looking at finance for businesses the post Covid period has remained a challenging time for the vast majority but especially small businesses. […]
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SMES across the Midlands to benefit from the latest investment in ART from Block and Unity Trust Bank
Our bankers Unity Trust Bank are an award winning ethical bank who help us make a difference to SMEs across the region. Our […]
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SUPPORTING THE LAUNCH OF BBTV WITH AN INTERVIEW ON ACCESS TO BUSINESS FINANCE
As a long time supporter of, and contributor to, Birmingham Business magazine, ART welcomes the owners’ decision to launch a TV channel, BBTV, […]
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ART CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF HELPING BUSINESS TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE
Opening its doors to borrowers for the first time in June 1997, ART Business Loans is celebrating 25 years this year of supporting […]
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HAVE YOU MADE THE MOST OF YOUR TAX RELIEF THIS YEAR?
As the end of the tax year approaches and thoughts turn to making last minute investments to make the most of ISA allowances, […]
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RESPONSIBLE FINANCE: BUILDING BANKING BACK BETTER
ART welcomes the extensive report that has been produced by Responsible Finance, the trade association for Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) like ART, […]
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OVER £3M LENT TO SUPPORT BUSINESSES IN THE LAST YEAR
Since the introduction of COVID-19 support measures, ART has successfully delivered over £3million in loans following accreditation by British Business Bank under CBILS […]
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SUPPORT FOR ETHNIC MINORITY BUSINESSES
From launch in 1997 and enhanced by the introduction of Community Investment Tax Relief (CITR) for Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs), which is […]
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HOW ART’S CEO HAS BROKEN THE MOULD FOR ACCESS TO SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE
Our Chief Executive, Steve Walker, has a long and illustrious career in small business finance, first with Barclays and, since 1997, with ART […]
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CBILS – EXTENSION CONFIRMED TO 31ST MARCH 2021
When the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) were introduced last year to support businesses affected […]
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