Supporting Black-owned businesses
Getting started
We understand there may be difficulties when running a new business. We’ve compiled practical guides to support you as you grow.
Managing debt
We want to help break down existing barriers and give you access to financial products and advice for you and your business.
Build business skills
Browse from a wealth of free self-serve and trainer-led resources on a variety of topics, helping you build and expand your capabilities.
Latest content
Community & networking
Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, access events, community get-togethers and online video content.
Browse from a directory of business resources and organisations that support Black and diverse entrepreneurs.
Black Business Advisory Committee
Our Black Business Advisory Committee was established to provide guidance on our mission to understand and overcome barriers to success for Black entrepreneurs and business owners in Britain.
All 12 members of the Committee bring with them a diverse set of experience and expertise; helping to create and advocate for the right programme of support validated by insights and the Black community.
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Important Legal Information
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Lloyds Bank is a trading name of Lloyds Bank plc, Bank of Scotland plc and Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets plc. Lloyds Bank plc. Registered Office: 25 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HN. Registered in England and Wales no.2065. Bank of Scotland plc. Registered Office: The Mound, Edinburgh EH1 1YZ. Registered in Scotland no. SC327000. Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets plc. Registered office 25 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HN. Registered in England and Wales no. 10399850. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under registration number 119278, 169628 and 763256 respectively.
We adhere to The Standards of Lending Practice which are monitored and enforced by the LSB: www.lendingstandardsboard.org.uk.
Eligible deposits with us are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). We are covered by the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). Please note that due to FSCS and FOS eligibility criteria not all business customers will be covered.