Rosebud offers growth support

Rosebud, part of Lancashire County Council’s Business Growth Service, has announced a £1.5million funding pot available to lend to ambitious businesses in the 2025/26 financial year.

Administered by Lancashire County Developments Limited (LCDL), the fund is designed to support high-potential businesses based in the county looking to scale, innovate and create high-quality jobs.

Rosebud has played a pivotal role in Lancashire’s economic growth for more than 35 years. Currently, it holds 41 active debt investments, backing 38 companies operating across all 12 Lancashire County Council districts.

The impact it delivers is significant. In the last five years alone, it has helped to create 1,164 new jobs across the county.

Rosebud-backed businesses have also achieved a 61 per cent increase in Gross Value Added (GVA), a key indicator of economic contribution and productivity.

Rosebud provides loans for growing businesses of between £25,000 and £100,000 to enable them to fulfil their full potential.

It also offers guidance and support to businesses from a diverse range of sectors and industries, counting some of Lancashire’s standout business success stories in its portfolio.

Martin Emmott, fund manager at Rosebud, said: “We’re proud to be backing ambition in every corner of Lancashire. Put simply, our mission is to help Lancashire’s entrepreneurs and companies fulfil their potential.

“Through our tailored loans and growth support, we enable businesses to scale, innovate and contribute to a thriving regional economy.”

Rosebud funding is open to growing and scaling businesses across all key sectors, including advanced manufacturing, digital and low carbon industries. The fund offers access to specialist advice and wider business support via Lancashire County Council’s Growth Service and other networks.

Andy Walker, head of service, business growth and external funding at County Hall, added: “Rosebud is a standout service that plays a vital role in Lancashire’s economic growth.

“As we work to build a stronger, more resilient economy for our county, Rosebud continues to be a driving force, helping businesses grow, diversify and succeed. Its long-standing support has created skilled, sustainable jobs, boosted local productivity and delivered real, measurable benefits to communities across Lancashire.”

Businesses interested in Rosebud Loans can learn more and get in touch with its team via rosebudfinance.co.uk