We are pleased to announce the arrangement of a £15 million secured medium term note (“MTN”) programme. LGB Capital Markets completed the arrangement of the MTN programme and a £1.5 million first issue of notes under it in July 2022. The programme will provide funding subordinated to Shire’s senior wholesale…
It’s with great pleasure to announce that Shire Leasing are official sponsors of Blindvision’s keynote and motivational speaker, Steve Cunningham. Steve has broken barriers in sport and beyond, including claiming title of ‘The World’s Fastest Blind Man’. By sharing his personal experiences and moving life story, Steve inspires and motivates…
Shire Leasing has signed the SME Finance Charter, becoming one of just twenty-three lenders listed as a signatory on the GOV.UK webpage. The SME Finance Charter is a Government-led initiative from UK banks and finance providers committing to five pledges, showing their support to SME customers through COVID-19 and beyond….
Shire Leasing PLC has been announced as an appointed financier on Greater Manchester’s (GM) Clean Air Financial Support Scheme (FSS). Eligible applicants will be able to use their funding award directly with Shire Leasing or via accredited vehicle dealers to arrange finance to help upgrade non-compliant vehicles to lower emission vehicles ahead of the charging Clean Air Zone being introduced…
Shire Leasing’s on-going strategic focus to grow its own book portfolio of lending has hit a new milestone, as gross receivables surpass £150 million. The company operates a hybrid model of being a funder and a broker, but increasing its portfolio forms part of the strategy to improve funding flexibility,…
The British Business Bank today announces a further £62.4m of financing to Shire Leasing under its ENABLE Funding programme, which aims to improve the supply of finance solutions to smaller UK businesses for business–critical assets. The transaction follows on from a first round of funding of £37.4m in 2017 – bringing…
The World Health Organisation recognise that air pollution is the largest environmental health risk we face today, causing up to 36,000 UK deaths per year (GOV.UK). To combat the effect, the UK Government has set ambitious climate change targets to reduce carbon emissions by 78% (compared to 1990 levels) by…
Shire Leasing PLC has been accredited to deliver the government-backed Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) via the British Business Bank (BBB). The accreditation will allow Shire Leasing to offer asset finance solutions (including Sale and Leaseback/Sale and Hire Purchase Back) between £15,000-£200,000 on improved terms, as well as term loans from…
Shire Leasing launches new sustainability partnership with HOME, Manchester’s centre for international contemporary art, theatre, music and film. The 2021/22 sponsorship, which adds to Shire’s existing CSR and environmental improvement initiatives, will be used to fund HOME’s sustainability work, including programming, travel schemes and other green initiatives. Committed to best…
