New scheme from county charity

A CHARITY which offers loans for business start-ups and expansions have launched a new initiative.

The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity, which operates across Leicestershire, has unveiled a Recommend a Friend scheme.

It is open to any past or current borrowers of the charity who would like to nominate another enterprise.

A spokesman said: “We have launched the initiative with a view of helping more aspiring business owners make their dreams a reality.

“The concept is simple - if you have a friend who is keen on starting up their own business, put them in touch with The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity.

“If their application results in the approval of a business loan, we will provide you with a voucher worth £100 to spend on whatever you want on Amazon - just as a way of saying thank you for helping us start up another business in Leicestershire and Rutland.”

Visit the charity’s website for more details.