Case studies

Members of staff at Boot Repair Company

Boot Repair Company

A Leeds company pioneering a new approach to footwear repairs, The Boot Repair Company has been able to access a range of advice and financial support from Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority. This includes grants towards new software and premises fit out, plus loan finance from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.

Staff at Naturaw Pet Food Company

Naturaw Pet Food 

Wetherby-based raw pet food manufacturer Naturaw Pet Food received a range of grant funding and loan finance to support investment in new premises and business expansion. It included a six-figure finance package from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. 

Woman making marshmallows

The Marshmallowist 

Leeds-based confectionery business The Marshmallowist secured funding from the West Yorkshire Business Productivity Service and the Business Enterprise Fund to expand its operations and help fulfil new contracts with major high street retailers. 

Quality Bearings Online warehouse in Leeds

Quality Bearings Online

A Queens-award-winning company that supplies bearings worldwide has won major investment that will help boost exports to South America and expand into other sectors. Quality Bearings Online currently supplies to over 120 countries, with exports accounting for more than 90% of its turnover.