Access Support That Drives Your Business Forward
Running a business takes more than ambition or determination — it takes the right support, clear advice, and strong connections.
FUEL is a practical, no-nonsense roadshow travelling across the UK to help business leaders take action. Whether you're just starting out, reviewing your finances, or planning your next move, FUEL gives you what matters most:
- Straightforward guidance
- Trusted experts
- Real opportunities to connect
- Access to the funding you need
No fluff. Just useful insights and the right people to help you move forward with confidence, with:
ACCESS TO FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Connect with investors, and funders ready to support your growth. FUEL offers opportunities to find capital and collaborations that help your business.
PRACTICAL LEARNING & INSIGHTS
Join workshops and masterclasses with funding experts and entrepreneurs. Learn practical strategies to secure funding and improve your financial operations.
CONNECTIONS WITH FINANCE LEADERS
Build valuable connections with lenders, investors, and business advisors. FUEL creates vibrant networking opportunities to expand your funding network.
ENHANCE YOUR BUSINESS PROFILE
Showcase your business and funding needs to an audience of investors and finance professionals. Gain visibility that opens doors to new partnerships.
Helping Business Overcome the Access to Finance Challenge
Being ready for finance is one of the biggest challenges facing UK businesses today.
It’s not just about access to funding - it’s about understanding, confidence, and knowing where to turn.
Too many brilliant businesses are held back by complexity, jargon, and missed opportunities and despite the UK’s world-class financial services sector, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face persistent and quantifiable barriers.
50%
reduction in lending to SMEs since 2011
43%
of SMEs used external finance in 2024, down from 50% in 2023
1.5%
of UK SMEs apply for bank loans, compared to 22% in major EU countries
80%
of SMEs say they prefer slow growth over taking on debt
Statistics sourced from Department for Business and Trade's - Backing your Business: Our Plan for Small and Medium Sized Businesses - July 2025