A company which supplies vehicles for use in films and TV shows is ready for growth after accessing funds from BCRS Business Loans to buy an iconic DeLorean, the car made famous in the movie Back To The Future.
Cars On Screen, based in Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, received £40,000 from the British Business Bank’s Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, secured through Wolverhampton-based BCRS Business Loans, to put towards the cost of purchasing the vintage car, which featured as a time machine throughout the popular science fiction comedy film trilogy.
The firm, which supplies production companies that make films, TV shows and adverts, was launched by director Will Morris as a spin-off to his IT consultancy Behind The Scenes, which works with leading media businesses.
Since then, the business has expanded to supply period vehicles for weddings, school proms and exhibitions. As a lifelong fan of Back To The Future Will wanted to purchase a DeLorean to continue to grow turnover and profits for the business by capitalising upon the film’s continued appeal.
Will said:
“I have always loved Back To The Future, which was made iconic by its use of the DeLorean car. I wanted to buy a DeLorean and found one available for sale so I needed finance to cover the purchase, along with transportation, insurance and repairs.
“I spoke to my accountant about finance opportunities and was put in touch with BCRS Business Loans via broker Beta Commercial Finance. I got on well with BCRS Business Loans, who were transparent and wanted to help as they could see my goal.
“If you are looking for funding I would recommend BCRS Business Loans as other funders put up barriers or were offering terms which would not work for me.
“I am expecting the DeLorean to be a popular choice for hire, with conversations under way with a number of production companies, along with bookings being made for proms, weddings and fan conventions this summer. I am also hopeful that the vehicle will go up significantly in value.”
BCRS Business Loans provides loans between £10,000 and £250,000 to small to medium sized enterprises across the Midlands and Wales who are unable to access the finance they need from traditional sources.
Dave Malpass, Senior Business Development Manager, oversaw the loan process. Dave said:
“Our community-based lending at BCRS Business Loans means we focus on helping entrepreneurs and small businesses like Cars On Screen to grow. We recognised the unique opportunity that Will had identified and we look forward to following his progress as he delights a wide range of customers with access to the iconic DeLorean.”
Brogan Alexander, Commercial Finance Manager at Beta Commercial Finance, said:
“It was a pleasure to work with BCRS Business Loans to ensure Will got the support needed to expand. Beta Commercial Finance offers a fully supported service, where we seek to understand business objectives and aspirations, so it was great to find Cars On Screen a funding solution tailor made to their requirements.”
Launched by the British Business Bank in 2024, the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II drives sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunity for new and growing businesses across the Midlands.
The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II is increasing the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses in the Midlands, providing funds to firms that might otherwise not receive investment and help to break down barriers in access to finance.
Dave Tindall, Senior Investment Manager at the British Business Bank, said:
“Enabling Midlands businesses like Cars On Screen to grow and build their offering is exactly why the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II was established. It is fantastic to see entrepreneurs like Will Morris applying for funding through our expert fund managers, who take the time to offer guidance and support throughout the funding process.”
The British Business Bank recently announced that MEIF II has facilitated more than £100m into 225 businesses across the Midlands since it launched. British Business Bank reported that MEIF II had directly invested more than £65m into those regional businesses, alongside an additional £38.6m from the private sector.
Since 2002, BCRS Business Loans has delivered £100 million in total lending to businesses, generating £518 million in economic impact. Up to April 2025, BCRS Business Loans supported 1,594 businesses that were unable to access traditional finance, creating over 5,900 jobs and safeguarding 11,779 existing roles.
During the 2024-25 financial year BCRS Business Loans achieved one of its best years ever for delivering funds, providing £9,900,502 to 124 businesses, a 68 per cent increase in the number of SMEs supported compared to the previous year. BCRS Business Loans safeguarded 889 jobs and created 317 roles while adding £51.2m to the economy of the West Midlands, surrounding region and Wales, with 34.6 per cent went invested in the UK’s most disadvantaged areas.
