Elly Blair has always had a deep passion for sports and an appreciation for an active lifestyle. Growing up in Market Harborough, she attended Welland Park and Robert Smyth Academy, where she pursued A-Levels in PE, Maths, Psychology, and Biology. From a ...
CHARITY AWARDS £138,332 IN INTEREST-FREE BUSINESS & EDUCATION LOANS
The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity is delighted to announce that 11 loans totalling £138,332 were awarded to students and entrepreneurs in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland in the first quarter of 2025. Seven interest-free business loans totalling ...
MAKING WORDS WORK: HOW STWLC HELPED A COPYWRITING BUSINESS THRIVE
Starting and growing a business is rarely a straightforward journey. For many entrepreneurs, securing the right support can make all the difference. Lizzie Gray, Founder and Director of Gray and White Consultancy Limited, understands this first-hand. ...
FROM CLASSROOM TO COURTROOM: HOW AN INTEREST-FREE LOAN IGNITED PETER’S CAREER
The path to becoming a barrister is one of rigorous study, intensive training and significant financial commitment. Peter Hale’s journey exemplifies the dedication required to achieve this goal. Now a barrister at 12 King’s Bench Walk, Peter reflects on ...
PRESERVING THE PAST, BUILDING THE FUTURE: JOANNE ROGERS’ POSTGRADUATE JOURNEY
For Joanne Rogers, a passion for history and preservation has been a guiding light throughout her career. Now a Customer Service Assistant with Leicester Museums Service, part of Leicester City Council, Joanne has her sights set on a new horizon: working ...
CHARITY RECEIVES FUNDS TO PROVIDE INTEREST-FREE LOANS IN 2025
Representatives from Leicester’s The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity attended the annual Sir Thomas White Charity distribution lunch at St John's College, Oxford, on Thursday 16 January 2025; an event which sees funds distributed to individual charities un ...
CHARITY AWARDS OVER HALF A MILLION IN INTEREST-FREE LOANS
The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity has approved £175,000 in interest-free business and education loans in the final quarter of 2024 – taking the total approval amount for the year up to £545,600. In the final quarter of 2024, STWLC approved one educat ...
INTRODUCING LINDA NEVILLE AS OUR NEW TRUSTEE
The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity is delighted to welcome Linda Neville on board as a new Trustee of the Charity. Linda had a 26-year career in the NHS, working initially as a nurse with clients suffering from serious and enduring mental health condit ...
£141,000 AWARDED IN INTEREST-FREE LOANS TO PEOPLE IN LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTLAND
We're thrilled to announce that we awarded 10 interest-free loans to people within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland in the third quarter of 2024. Totalling £141,000, the latest sum in interest-free loans is to be utilised to either fund business ...
Over £100,000 awarded in Business Grants to Leicestershire businesses
The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity has awarded 23 grants to businesses in Leicestershire and Rutland totalling £103,000 – the largest amount ever awarded by the Charity! With 2024 being the 60th year of STWLC being registered with the Charity Commissio ...