Who are we?

Fredericks Foundation is a charity that helps disadvantaged people to set up, or expand their own business as a means to achieve financial independence while rebuilding their  confidence and self esteem.

How do we help?

We provide a comprehensive range of business support and microloan funding for start-ups and small businesses. In doing so we enable people who cannot access finance, through the usual channels, to realise their potential for the benefit of themselves and their families.

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What areas do we cover?

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Fredericks News

£4,000 to £15,000 grants available now

Lloyds Banking Group - Social Entrepreneurs Programme. £4k - £15k grants available. Closing date 26th May 2012.

David Cameron Attends Our 10th Anniversary Celebrations

David Cameron attends launch and confirms Oxfordshire "is a very business friendly part of the world".

Fredericks Foundation in the Telegraph

Telegraph Article by Julie Meyer, CEO of Ariadne Capitol. Featuring Paul Barry Walsh and Fredericks Foundation.

Paralympic Dream

Fredericks Foundation is delighted to sponsor Tim Farr in his 2014 winter paralympic medal quest.

Keeping the doors open

Social media and Fredericks Foundation step in to save The People's Supermarket from closure.

Case Studies

A passion for flowers has enabled Janet to turn a hobby into a business.

Swindon based Derek's love of motorcycles led to his business idea

Thanks to the loan from Fredericks Gloucestershire Mark now has a fully fitted shop

Caroline is a volunteer for the RSPCA and is passionate about animals which makes her very well suited for her new business.

Nick's loan from Fredericks has enabled him to restart his business following a knee injury.

Providing a range of Beauty treatments for men and women with the funding she received in December 2010.

"Living the dream" Funding from Fredericks Gloucester has meant that this mother and daughter team can set up their hair and beauty salon.

Now providing for all your landscaping needs, from small repairs to full design and construction, after receiving a loan from Fredericks South East.

Providing training and bespoke First Aid Kits for Corporates and individuals, after receiving a loan from Fredericks South East.

Awarded a £5,900 loan in June 2010 Matt is introducing Wedding & Corporate Yurts to the UK.

A £4000 loan in early 2009 allowed Kelly to buy her own liveried van and really get Anneli Dance on the road.

A £20,000 loan to aid short-term cash-flow means Sky Gardens can continue to flourish.

Fredericks helped Starlight create a website and promote their courses and enabled Sue and Glen to pursue their dreams and ambitions.

Fred BLOGS

11th May, 2012
I just had a quick look at the last couple of weeks of loans to see that 6 businesses have been supported with loans to a total value of just under £27,000. In our world of micro finance that is a total of 9 jobs...
4th May, 2012
This week’s challenge has been to grasp the nettle (thistle, bramble, tiger’s tail or anything you want to let go of pretty quickly) which is a new proposal from government about small loans to young people...
3rd May, 2012
Most of the worlds problems can be solved by taxi drivers. In Leeds yesterday I heard the story of a manufacturing business that employed 27 people but could not see off competition from China. “Why don’t we...
19th April, 2012
The first fall in unemployment figures for nearly a year represents a flickering ray of hope for the economy, particularly since it is private sector jobs outstripping public sector losses. Whilst Youth Unemployment has...