The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity is delighted to be an official partner of Leicester Business Festival 2024. Taking place between 4th – 15th November 2024, the festival is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year and around 80 events are expected ...
We are pleased to launch our brand-new Borrower Referral Scheme, which gives current or former STWLC loan recipients a fantastic opportunity to receive a £50 gift card by referring another successful loan applicant. Open to both business and education ...
“Life is about living and you work for the majority of it, so why not do something you love!” These wise words come from Georgie Ansell, who is proof that following a passion for a career can be hugely satisfying and rewarding, with her business ...
One huge benefit of taking a postgraduate course is that it gives people an extra opportunity to re-shape a career direction if their undergraduate studies no longer remain their key interest and passion. That proved to be the case for Victor Yu, who ...
Starting and developing a career in acting is no mean feat. It involves a combination of training, networking and perseverance, but when the love for it is there, it can be an incredibly special career to have. Growing up in Melton Mowbray, Gwilym Rob ...
We are delighted to announce that The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity is now welcoming applications for grants of up to £5,000 to support businesses within the county. With 2024 being the 60th year of STWLC being registered with the Charity Commission, ...
We're delighted to announce that we approved nine interest-free loans to people within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland in the second quarter of 2024. Totalling £112,100, the latest sum in interest-free loans is to be utilised to either fund busi ...
Esme Nicholson has come a long way since launching her dog grooming business, Lulu Dog Services, during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite being a challenging time full stop, let alone to take the leap of faith into entrepreneurship, Esme Nic ...
'Find a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life,' - a famous phrase which seems appropriate as we dive into Maria Terry's story. Born in Ealing, London, before moving with her parents and sister to Morocco until secondary scho ...
Some people have an entrepreneurial mindset that exists even when their careers are on a different path. It’s a brave move to step away from employment to follow that inner desire to own a business, but it can also be hugely rewarding. Having worked i ...
