We understand the challenges farmers face and how difficult it is to raise funds from the bank to help your business run smoothly or grow. Even more challenging for tenant farmers, or those with a bad credit history.
We understand the challenges farmers face because our funders have run all types and sizes of businesses for over 30 years and continue to do so. Their collective experiences in trying to raise finance for their own businesses under different economic climates has led to the formation of Alchemy Business Finance Ltd. We offer a personalised process and you will always have a dedicated account manager to talk with to better understand your needs. We will work fast and diligently to get you the finance you need.
We recently supported a contractor in Lincolnshire whose business depended on being operational at exactly the right moments. Working across harvesting, cultivation and machinery services, demand for their work was strong—but like many contractors, they were exposed to delays outside their control.
Specialist lender Alchemy Business Finance Ltd has recently completed a £134,500 funding solution for a mixed farming business in North Yorkshire, demonstrating how flexible, asset-backed finance can help agricultural businesses navigate complex financial situations
For many commercial finance brokers, agriculture can feel like a specialist sector best left to those with rural expertise. Yet across the UK there are thousands of viable farming businesses that regularly require finance — and many brokers are well placed to support them once they understand how the sector operates.
Alchemy Business Finance Ltd has joined the lending panel of Optimum Elite Finance, strengthening the range of specialist funding solutions available to brokers across the network — focusing on the agricultural, equestrian and agricultural contractor sectors.
Alchemy Business Finance Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Brooks, ACA as our new CFO, effective immediately.
Mike brings extensive commercial finance and leadership experience to Alchemy, drawing on a strong background as a Chartered Accountant and commercial CFO.
An established agricultural contractor in the North East approached Alchemy Business Finance following a challenging 12-month trading period. While the business remained profitable and well regarded locally, significant investment in specialist fencing equipment — including a heavy-duty post drivers and associated machinery — had left monthly repayments stretching cashflow.
Alchemy Business Finance has completed a £38,500 asset finance facility for a small rural contractor based in the South East who had previously been unable to secure funding through high-street lenders due to historic credit issues, including CCJs.
Alchemy Business Finance has joined the funding panel of White Rose Finance Group, strengthening the range of specialist funding solutions available to brokers across the White Rose network.