{"id":10079,"date":"2026-01-07T11:24:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T11:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/?p=10079"},"modified":"2026-02-03T11:24:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T11:24:59","slug":"how-does-meif-help-smes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/how-does-meif-help-smes\/","title":{"rendered":"Sut Mae Cronfa Buddsoddi Peiriannau&#039;r Canolbarth yn Helpu Busnesau Bach a Chanolig?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_flex valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><em>Gofynnon ni i&#039;r <a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/our-team\/\">T\u00eem Benthyciadau Busnes BCRS y Canolbarth<\/a> \u2013 Louise Armstrong, Dave Malpass, Angie Preece, Lynn Wyke, a Mark Savill \u2013 am eu mewnwelediad a\u2019u cyngor ar y MEIF a\u2019i ddylanwad ar fusnesau bach a chanolig yn y rhanbarth.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Busnesau bach a chanolig yw asgwrn cefn economi Canolbarth Lloegr, ond mae llawer yn dal i gael trafferth cael mynediad at gyllid addas. Mae Cronfa Buddsoddi Peiriannau Canolbarth Lloegr (MEIF) yn darparu cyllid i fusnesau nad ydynt bob amser yn cyd-fynd \u00e2 meini prawf benthyca banc traddodiadol.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Drwy rwydwaith o reolwyr cronfeydd arbenigol, mae&#039;r MEIF yn cefnogi busnesau ledled y Canolbarth gyda benthyciadau o \u00a325,000 i helpu busnesau i ehangu eu timau, agor mwy o leoliadau, neu ddatblygu cynhyrchion newydd.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beth yw Cronfa Buddsoddi Peiriannau Canolbarth Lloegr?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"139\" src=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MEIF-II-Logo-BBB-no-background-2-500x139.png\" class=\"attachment-us_500_400 size-us_500_400\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MEIF-II-Logo-BBB-no-background-2-500x139.png 500w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MEIF-II-Logo-BBB-no-background-2-18x5.png 18w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MEIF-II-Logo-BBB-no-background-2-750x209.png 750w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MEIF-II-Logo-BBB-no-background-2-600x167.png 600w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MEIF-II-Logo-BBB-no-background-2-200x56.png 200w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MEIF-II-Logo-BBB-no-background-2-250x70.png 250w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MEIF-II-Logo-BBB-no-background-2-1000x279.png 1000w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MEIF-II-Logo-BBB-no-background-2-1500x418.png 1500w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MEIF-II-Logo-BBB-no-background-2.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cronfa Buddsoddi Peiriannau&#039;r Canolbarth (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/midlands-engine-investment-fund-meif\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MEIF<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">) yn gydweithrediad rhwng Banc Busnes Prydain a 10 Partneriaeth Menter Leol yng Ngorllewin, Dwyrain a De-ddwyrain Canolbarth Lloegr a gefnogwyd gan Gronfa Datblygu Rhanbarthol Ewrop.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wedi&#039;i lansio ddechrau 2017, ei nod oedd hybu twf busnesau bach a chanolig yn y rhanbarth drwy ddarparu mwy na \u00a3300 miliwn o fuddsoddiad i fynd i&#039;r afael \u00e2 bylchau ariannu ar gyfer busnesau \u00e2 llai na 250 o weithwyr.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gallai entrepreneuriaid newydd a busnesau sy&#039;n tyfu wneud cais am fenthyciadau llai rhwng \u00a325,000 a \u00a3150,000 i bontio bylchau mewn cyllid neu hybu prosiectau datblygu. Cefnogodd hyn fusnesau bach a chanolig a allai fod wedi cael trafferth cael mynediad at gyllid traddodiadol.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Daeth cyfnod buddsoddi MEIF i ben ddiwedd 2023, gyda fersiwn newydd, sef Midlands Engine Investment Fund II (MEIF II), a gyflwynwyd yng ngwanwyn 2024.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 aria-level=\"3\"><strong>Sut mae&#039;r MEIF yn gweithio?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nid yw&#039;r MEIF yn buddsoddi&#039;n uniongyrchol mewn busnesau bach. Yn lle hynny, mae&#039;r MEIF yn penodi rheolwyr cronfeydd, fel BCRS. Mae busnesau sy&#039;n gwneud cais am gymorth yn derbyn cyllid trwy ystod o gronfeydd, gan gynnwys Benthyciadau Busnesau Bach, Cyllid Dyled, Prawf o Gysyniad a Chyllid Ecwiti.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nid oedd rhai sectorau&#039;n gymwys i gael cyllid MEIF, gan gynnwys datblygu eiddo, adeiladu llongau ac amaethyddiaeth. Ni ellid defnyddio&#039;r gronfa i ailgyllido benthyciadau masnachol presennol nac i helpu busnesau sy&#039;n methu ychwaith.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><strong>Sut ddefnyddiodd BCRS y MEIF?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yn 2023, pasiodd BCRS garreg filltir benthyca drwy gyflawni\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/bcrs-delivers-15-million-to-west-midlands-smes-through-meif\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a315 miliwn<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0i fusnesau yng Ngorllewin Canolbarth Lloegr drwy MEIF. Cefnogodd hyn fwy na 1,400 o fusnesau, creodd dros 5,500 o swyddi, a diogelu dros 1,400 o rolau.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dywedodd Stephen Deakin, Prif Weithredwr Benthyciadau Busnes BCRS: \u201cBusnesau bach yw asgwrn cefn ein heconomi ac maent yn rym er lles cymdeithasol. Mae gwella mynediad at gyllid nid yn unig yn cefnogi twf busnes ond hefyd yn cryfhau\u2019r gymuned leol. Credwn na ddylai unrhyw fusnes hyfyw fynd heb gefnogaeth.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Beth yw&#039;r MEIF II?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mae Cronfa Buddsoddi Peiriannau Canolbarth Lloegr II yn adeiladu ar lwyddiant y gronfa wreiddiol ac yn darparu \u00a3400 miliwn mewn cyllid ar gyfer busnesau llai. Mae&#039;r math hwn o gronfa yn chwalu&#039;r rhwystrau a&#039;r anawsterau y mae busnesau bach a chanolig yn eu hwynebu wrth geisio cael mynediad at gyllid.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-image align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Midlands-Map-boundaries-no-labels-1-200x180.png\" class=\"attachment-us_200_200 size-us_200_200\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Midlands-Map-boundaries-no-labels-1-200x180.png 200w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Midlands-Map-boundaries-no-labels-1-500x451.png 500w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Midlands-Map-boundaries-no-labels-1-13x12.png 13w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Midlands-Map-boundaries-no-labels-1-443x400.png 443w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Midlands-Map-boundaries-no-labels-1-250x226.png 250w, https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Midlands-Map-boundaries-no-labels-1.png 674w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gyda chefnogaeth Banc Busnes Prydain, mae MEIF II yn parhau i gynnig cyllid cyfnod cynnar i fusnesau llai ledled Gorllewin Canolbarth Lloegr, Swydd Stafford, Swydd Amwythig, Swydd Henffordd, Swydd Warwick, a Swydd Gaerwrangon.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mae symiau benthyciadau yn amrywio rhwng \u00a325,000 a \u00a32 filiwn i helpu busnesau i gychwyn, ehangu neu aros ar y blaen. Gallai hyn fod trwy arloesi cynnyrch, yr angen am fuddsoddiad i adnewyddu safle, neu hyd yn oed symud i safle mwy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/eligibility-criteria\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Gwiriwch eich cymhwysedd ar gyfer cyllid a gefnogir gan MEIF<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sut mae BCRS yn defnyddio MEIF II?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Erbyn diwedd 2024, roedd 35 o fusnesau bach ledled Gorllewin Canolbarth Lloegr wedi derbyn cymorth gan MEIF II drwy BCRS. Daeth \u00e2 effaith economaidd o\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/bcrs-business-loans-delivers-2m-in-midlands-engine-investment-fund-ii-small-business-loans-to-west-midlands-businesses\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a314.7 miliwn<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0i&#039;r rhanbarth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mae busnesau bach a chanolig sydd wedi cael mynediad at y MEIF II drwy BCRS yn cynnwys\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/video-production-agency-secures-70000-from-the-midlands-engine-investment-fund-ii\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">asiantaethau cynhyrchu fideo<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/birmingham-production-company-secures-funding-to-expand-into-licensing-merchandising-and-announces-bagpuss-is-back\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cwmn\u00efau cynhyrchu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/construction-firm-secure-35000-to-build-strong-future\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cwmn\u00efau adeiladu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/blog\/innovative-recruitment-business-secures-50000-to-grow\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">recriwtio<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0busnesau.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cyfrannodd MEIF II at BCRS yn cyrraedd ei garreg filltir benthyca o \u00a3100 miliwn yn 2024, gan helpu 1,594 o fusnesau nad oeddent yn gallu cael mynediad at gyllid traddodiadol. Ers 2002, mae BCRS wedi cynhyrchu \u00a3518 miliwn mewn effaith economaidd ar draws Gorllewin Canolbarth Lloegr a Chymru.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_center\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/funding-stories\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Darganfyddwch beth wnaeth busnes fel eich un chi gyda&#039;u buddsoddiad<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Beth yw&#039;r gwahaniaeth rhwng MEIF a MEIF II?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">MEIF II yw ail fersiwn Cronfa Buddsoddi Peiriannau Canolbarth Lloegr, a lansiwyd ar \u00f4l i&#039;r rhaglen wreiddiol ddod i ben yn 2023. Er bod MEIF wedi darparu mwy na \u00a3300 miliwn mewn cyllid, mae MEIF II yn anelu at helpu buddsoddiad busnesau bach a chanolig o \u00a3100 miliwn pellach.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sut mae&#039;r MEIF yn cefnogi busnesau bach a chanolig?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mae pedair ffordd y mae Cronfa Buddsoddi Peiriannau Canolbarth Lloegr yn cefnogi busnesau bach a chanolig ledled Canolbarth Lloegr:<\/span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Datrysiadau ariannu hyblyg o fenthyciadau llai i fuddsoddiadau mwy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Helpu busnesau newydd a busnesau sefydledig i dyfu a graddio<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pontio diffygion cyllid na fydd busnesau o bosibl yn gallu eu cael o ffynonellau cyllid traddodiadol fel banciau stryd fawr<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cefnogi syniadau ac arloesedd newydd ledled y Canolbarth<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eisiau gwneud cais am gyllid MEIF?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Os ydych chi&#039;n fusnes bach a chanolig sydd wedi&#039;i leoli yng Nghanolbarth Lloegr ac yn chwilio am gymorth gydag ehangu neu dwf busnes,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bcrs.org.uk\/cy\/contact-us\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cysylltwch<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0gyda&#039;n\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/review\/bcrs.org.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">wedi&#039;i raddio&#039;n 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