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Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II)

Midlands Engine Investment Fund II

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Midlands aspiring to expand and generate employment opportunities, obtaining financial support from conventional lenders can sometimes be a challenge.

BCRS have been appointed fund manager for the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF), to support SMEs across the region with loans from £25,000 – £250,000.

Our dedicated team will work with you to help you through the loan process. The fund is designed to provide the necessary support, whether it’s for growth capital, funding expansion initiatives, leasing commercial spaces, or acquiring assets.

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Our Midlands Team

Louise Armstrong

Louise joined BCRS Business Loans after an extensive career in the banking sector and supports SMEs in Birmingham and the Surrounding Areas but for our customers and professional colleagues alike she is more than happy to travel the width and breadth of the West Midlands.

Louise enjoys watching sports, especially football, cricket and rugby. The Six Nations is fun in her household as Louise is Welsh, her daughter is English, and her husband is Irish, so there is plenty of banter during the matches.

M 07964 845 929
T 0345 313 8410
E louise.armstrong@bcrs.org.uk

Dave Malpass

Dave joined BCRS in May 2023, with more than 25 years of experience in commercial banking. He previously worked as a senior relationship manager at NatWest, supporting SMEs across the Black Country.

Dave covers Shropshire but is more than happy to travel across the West Midlands to support businesses.

Dave is a whisky enthusiast and knows his way around a single malt, which he enjoys while socialising with friends and family. He describes himself as a “fair weather” golfer and occasional ornithologist.

M 07800 924 801
T 0345 313 8410
E dave.malpass@bcrs.org.uk

Angie Preece

Boasting over 25 years’ experience with the UK’s leading banks, building societies and mortgage lenders, Angie joined BCRS Business Loans in January 2016 with a great deal of experience in the commercial lending area.

Angie’s key areas are Three Counties (Herefordshire, Gloucestershire & Worcestershire).

After completing a challenging 300-mile charity bicycle ride from London to Paris in mid-2016, Angie is currently planning more charity rides for the future.

M 07539 371 517
T 0345 313 8410
E angie.preece@bcrs.org.uk

Lynn Wyke

Lynn joined BCRS August 2018, following a successful career in the banking sector, which saw her reach the position of Director of Business Banking.

Lynn’s key areas are Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton but for our customers and professional colleagues alike she is more than happy to travel the width and breadth of the West Midlands.

After a busy working week, Lynn’s ideal Friday night sees her head down to her local for a drink with family and friends before tucking into a curry.

M 07930 721 928
T 0345 313 8410
E lynn.wyke@bcrs.org.uk

Mark Savill

Mark joined BCRS in March 2024, after successfully managing his own Mortgage Broker business for the past 7½ years, Mark now brings his expertise to BCRS.

With an impressive 30-year career NatWest, including 15 years as a Relationship Manager in Commercial Banking, Mark brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to our organisation.

Mark will be covering Stoke & Staffordshire and its neighbouring areas.

Mark enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar & singing in bands, and watching football, cricket, NFL, and motor racing.

M 07507 042 305
T 0345 313 8410
E mark.savill@bcrs.org.uk