INTEREST-FREE

BUSINESS & EDUCATION LOANS

The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity provides loans to new and existing business owners and postgraduate students across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • Personal loans for business start-ups, development and postgraduate education
  • Generous 9 year loan term
  • Repayable by equal instalments after 3 years
  • Support on hand from start to finish
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"Sales grew by 568.5%, in part due to the loan facilitating our ability to increase our size offering."
Clara HewsonBusiness Loan Borrower
Clara Business Loan
"More than just funding, STWLC gave me the belief and confidence that my business could truly succeed."
Angus MowlBusiness Loan Borrower
Angus
“The STWLC loan has been crucial in helping me build and sustain a career in the creative sector."
Sarah GloverBusiness Loan Borrower
Sarah Glover
Eligibility

BUSINESS LOANS

UP TO £20,000 INTEREST-FREE PERSONAL LOANS

For applicants aged over 18 and under 45 who are starting or expanding a business in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland.

You will not pay any interest at all on one of our loans – amazing but true!

Our next application round deadline is Wednesday 1st April 2026, so don't miss out - apply today!

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OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Education Loans

Eligible candidates may borrow up to £10,000 interest free for 9 years to assist with the cost of postgraduate courses with nine years to repay!

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Scholarships

For academically high-achieving young people, who wish to attend an independent school in Leicestershire for their sixth form.

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