Money that stays on the high street.
Interest-free loans when you need a hand, and a real boost for the local businesses we all rely on. Let's start with where you are.
Live now in Scarborough, Whitby.
I need help
An interest-free loan from £10 to £1,000, with a decision in 24–48 hours. Borrow £100, owe £110 — and the £10 is waived completely when you repay on time.
My business needs a boost
Investment funding for local limited companies — the shops, cafés and makers that give our towns their character.
New to Local Fund? See how it works.
Simple, human, and out in the open
Check your area
Pop in your postcode. We open one town at a time, where there's real demand.
Tell us your story
A short application and a 90-second video. We keep it human, never a faceless form.
Track every step
Watch your fund move along like a parcel — we email you at every stage.
Real people, real high streets
All storiesPriya's new chapter
Retraining as a carer meant course fees Priya couldn't find up front. Here's how the community stepped in.
George keeps growing
When his van broke down, George's whole gardening round was at risk. A quick interest-free fund got him back on the road within days.
Funded by Coastline Solicitors
Back your high street
Companies and individuals can fund a specific story through our Funded By scheme. Contributions are gifts — funders receive recognition, not repayment.
Become a funder