Business Overdrafts
Be financially flexible with a business overdraft.
Supporting women-owned businesses
Useful resources, guides and signposting for women founders.
Our commitment
Women entrepreneurs are a vital part of society and the economy.
They can face many challenges, including accessing funding, networks and resources, and balancing work-life demands.
We’re committed to supporting women-led businesses to scale, providing more networking opportunities, and encouraging more girls and women into sectors where they are most underrepresented.
Here you’ll find access to supportive communities, resources, and products to help you manage and grow your business.
Female Founders Rise
We've partnered with Female Founders Rise, a growing community of female and non-binary founders across the UK. Focusing on funding support, community meet-ups, business fundamentals and raising awareness of women-owned businesses.
To be kept up to date with opportunities, events and resources, sign up to the Female Founders Rise community here
#WECAN
#WECAN is a community of women, businesses and supporting organisations, founded by Leeds Beckett University, Edge Hill University and SEYH. The network aims to champion and connect women in business, providing access to a supportive community, knowledge sharing, expertise and talent.
The Lifted Project
The Lifted Project is a data and ecosystem led approach to increasing the flow of capital to regional, high growth women founders. The project will initially establish Regional Growth Boards in Leeds, Newcastle, Liverpool, Birmingham and Edinburgh.
Championing women in manufacturing
Only 15% of manufacturing businesses are owned by women, and women represent only 26% of the manufacturing workforce in this sector. However, research highlights that gender diversity enhances innovation and profitability within manufacturing firms.
Hear from women working in the sector and what more we can do to advance gender equality in manufacturing.
Customer stories
Read how our customers are driving sustainable growth.
Uhuru Botanicals
A Wolverhampton-based manufacturer has formulated a plan to scale her business and help more women gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the sector.
AccXel
AccXel is helping the UK construction industry tackle skills shortages and embrace diversity and inclusion to make it a sector with a role for everyone.
Flora and Curl
Read how female-founder Rose Ovensehi used her own hair journey to create an international sustainable brand, designed to help people embrace their natural curls.
OKAY Engineering
An East Midlands manufacturer is driving sustainable growth, supported by a £1.3 million investment from Lloyds Bank.
TasteTech
TasteTech is an encapsulation specialist that provides innovative flavourings and functional ingredients to global food and beverage manufacturers. Their markets include bakery, confectionery, chewing gum and nutrition.
Find the right finance solution
Explore a range of options. Answer a few questions about your business objectives and goals, and this tool will suggest products that may be suitable for you.
How to manage your business
A range of guides and products to help with the day-to-day running of your operation – focusing on money and tax, insurance, and people.
How to grow your business
Discover a selection of guides, case studies and products to help you look to the future and expand your operations.
Women Entrepreneurs: the Northern Perspective
Find out about the experiences and opinions of women from differing business sectors across the north of England.
Boost business skills
Our free online learning platform offers a host of resources dedicated to helping you and your business thrive in the digital world.
Investing in Women Code
We are a founding member of the Investing in Women Code, a commitment by financial services firms to improve female entrepreneurs’ access to tools, resources and finance.
Supporting Black-owned businesses
Discover tools, finance solutions, communities and networks on our dedicated black-owned businesses hub.
Ready, set, grow
Set your business up for success and prepare for growth, with Start-Up, Scale-Up by Lloyds Bank Academy. Access over 20 learning modules on-demand and network with other business owners for free.