The IoD is a chartered membership organization for those in a position of senior responsibility in the private, public or not for profit sector. Key benefits include networking events, meeting spaces, professional development and information and support services. In the East Midlands we deliver some 60+ events each year across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. The IoDs Head Office is at 116 Pall Mall in London which has various meeting spaces for members. We also represent the views of our members to Government and regularly lobby on issues of concern to businesses.

Bond Legal Ltd is a boutique employment law & HR consultancy which was founded by solicitor Simon Bond. We help employers manage their HR needs in a cost-efficient way so that they can focus their effort on running and growing their business. We show business owners and managers how to develop an HR strategy which gives them the reassurance that they will never put a foot wrong and provides the maximum protection from employee claims.

We are a financial intermediary broker that arranges finance for businesses across many sectors, with products ranging from simple hire purchases to invoice financing. Our specialists in a number of industries, including agriculture, property, construction, and healthcare, support customers’ access to finance using our extensive panel of banks and funders. Because of our relationships with these funders, we understand what they like, and don’t like, and we work efficiently to deliver a bespoke solution for businesses. We also have a number of partners to help clients' businesses, including help with carbon net zero targets, commercial insurance or foreign currency risk.

FOLK2FOLK is a peer-to-peer lender operating across the UK.  We understand the financial needs of small and medium sized businesses.  We can help you make your land and property assets work harder for you by using them as security.  We offer short to medium term loans from 6 months up to 5 years.  All loans are interest only, taking pressure off you cashflow.  FOLK2FOLK has lent over £0.5bn of loans to businesses, often unable to meet the lending criteria of many traditional funders, to enable their businesses to grow, develop and diversify.

Finance for Property is an independent financing brokerage, specialising in development and residential finance. If you’re looking to self-build your own home, or develop a property, then contact us to discuss your requirement. We’re available for telephone appointments or via video call. Please visit our website for more information or simply call to discuss your financing requirements on a non-obligatory basis free of charge. Everyone’s goals are different. No matter what yours are, we’re here to help.

Rhodes Wealth Management is one of the most recognisable Wealth Management practices in the Midlands, and a Senior Partner Practice of St. James's Place. Established for over 15 years, we have an excellent reputation providing specialist advise in pension planning, protection, legacy planning and investments. With a mission to 'change people's lives for the better', we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service, built on life-long relationships, where each client feels valued and supported.

Signature Property Finance is a principal lender providing short term property finance to property developers, landlords, limited companies and investors. We have a proven track record in delivering quality property finance deals and the strength in depth to cope with the most complex of deals.

Based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Bridge Help offers short-term commercial finance for investors in land with planning and commercial, semi-commercial and residential (Buy-to-Let) properties, as well as refinance for loans with existing lenders. We provide short-term loans from £150,000 and specialise in complex deals. We pride ourselves on our personal approach to commercial lending, ensuring that borrowers and brokers have direct contact with the decision makers within Bridge Help. Our complete inhouse solution, which incorporates legal and valuer teams, also means we can also act swiftly and decisively to ensure deals get over the line.

We can provide Property Investors with Below Market Value properties and high loan-to-value finance in one package. This means investors can expand their property portfolios with very little of their own cash.

A truly independent Commercial Finance Brokerage helping businesses, landlords and property developers secure finance to meet their specific needs. 

Our extensive experience in the commercial finance sector enables us to source a wide range of funding options including Commercial Mortgages, Property Portfolio Finance, Investment Property Finance (BTL), Development Finance and Bridging Loans. As an independent Commercial Finance Brokerage, we can provide a completely bespoke service, meaning we can introduce you to a wide range of Lenders including Specialist and Alternative Finance providers.

At Nexa Finance, we connect our Institutional Investors with ambitious Residential Property Developers to offer dynamically different lending solutions, with a personal approach. We are dedicated to building brighter financial futures by providing a truly alternative lending model that challenges the overcomplicated commercial models favoured by traditional banks and lenders. Our knowledge of the industry means we understand the value that Residential Property Developers bring, and we aim to make it easier for them to secure funding.

We offer bookkeeping, admin services and full back office support including reviews of a companies processes and procedures.

Cynergy Bank is a specialist bank established in 2018 by entrepreneurs to serve the needs of business owners, property entrepreneurs and family businesses. At Cynergy Bank we’re building the first digital relationship bank model that will redefine banking for customers who still value a seamless blend of face-to-face relationships that are enabled by the latest digital technology. Cynergy Bank is a UK bank, authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Eligible deposits are protected by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Visit www.cynergybank.co.uk

NatWest serves customers in England and Wales, supporting them with their personal, private, and business banking needs. NatWest helps customers at all stages in their lives, from opening student accounts, to buying their first home, setting up a business, and saving for retirement. Alongside a wide range of banking services, NatWest offers businesses specialist sector knowledge in areas such as manufacturing and technology, as well as access to specialist entrepreneurial support.

Paragon Bank was established in 1985 and is a specialist lender and savings bank with over 30 years’ experience. Based in Solihull in the West Midlands, Paragon Bank is a FTSE 250 company and has over £12 billion of assets under management, managing over 450,000 customer accounts.

Paragon provides competitive property development finance up to the value of £35 million across England and Wales. Ranging from loans for residential development and student accommodation, right through to marketing period loans following project completion

Established in 1974, Together has been bringing common sense to the UK specialist secured lending market for over 40 years.

Our expertise in lending means we can look beyond mainstream lending criteria to take an individual view of customers’ needs and treat each application on its own merits.

We offer a wide range of specifically designed products, including short-term finance, auction finance, residential, buy-to-let and commercial mortgages and secured loans through our established distribution network. We work with all kinds of customers from SMEs and LLPs to sole traders and self-employed people.

At One Stop Business Finance we offer a local person to discuss your business finances. We act as a Finance Broker for the purchase and refinance of assets. We also support cashflow for your business through revolving credit and invoice finance arrangements. With regard to Commercial Property Finance and Property Development we additionally have our own funds that we can lend for the deals the banks can't do..

Pilot Fish Finance is a multi-award-winning commercial brokerage raising finance for businesses, property investors, landlords and developer. Our team consists of former Finance Directors, Accountants and Bankers who hold a deep understanding of the commercial markets. Our combined experience enables us to take a flexible approach. We assess each case on an individual basis and provide bespoke solutions to our customers. We value our relationships and stand for responsiveness, transparency, and client satisfaction.

Website: www.pilotfishfinance.co.uk

Email: enquiries@pilotfishfinance.co.uk