Leicestershire and Rutland businesses to benefit from a Grant allocation of £103,500
The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity is delighted to announce that it has approved a total of £103,500 in Business Grants, allocated to 24 businesses across Leicestershire & Rutland.
Ranging from individual grants of £1,500 up to the maximum amount of £5,000, these grants will provide a much-needed financial boost to a wide range of local businesses to support their ongoing growth and development.
In total, the Charity received 113 applications worth over £535,000 in grant requests, meaning we were able to approve a grant for every five applications received.
“This grant will allow me to grow, reach more parents and give little ones the best start in their development.”
This latest allocation now means that STWLC has awarded over £350,000 in Business Grants in the last five years, supporting 85 businesses.
Ammo Khan, Chair of STWLC’s Grant Committee, said: “We’re so pleased to have once again approved our full allocation of grant funding for the year. Unlike our interest-free business loans, these grants require no repayments at all, so it’s a win-win for all of these businesses and we can’t wait to see the positive impact the funding will have for each and every one of them.”
Courtney Coleman, owner of Tots Play Blaby Area and a recipient of a Business Grant, said: “Receiving this grant for my small business means so much. It’s not just the financial support but the recognition of the value my baby and toddler classes bring to local families. This grant will allow me to grow, reach more parents and give little ones the best start in their development.”
Another Grant recipient, Cain Ahmed (The Nest Wellness Studio), added: “The STWLC Business Grant is a game-changer, providing us with the resources to enhance our wellness offerings and deepen our impact on the community. It allows us to invest in new programmes and resources, ensuring we can continue to support our members’ growth and well-being with even more value and expertise.”
Gemma Tallis, Founder of Wild and Gem Jewellery, commented: “I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful news that I have been awarded a grant. It’s amazing the difference that one piece of kit will make. The grant will allow me to develop my jewellery and take it to a level which would just not be possible without the grant. I really can’t express how delighted I am. I know that the impact will be immediate!”
Established in 1542, STWLC hosts quarterly application windows each year in which people aged over 18 and under 45 can apply for unique interest-free loans of up to £20,000 to aid local businesses, or £10,000 to support students wishing to return to postgraduate education. The Charity’s loans are interest-free for nine years, and become repayable by equal instalments after three years.
The next deadline for applications is 3:30pm on Wednesday 1 October 2025.
