More than one in five SMEs unable to access finance
More than one in five (22%) small and medium sized enterprises (“SMEs”) that needed external finance and/or capital over the last couple of years were unable to access it. Indeed, over a quarter (27%) have had to stop or pause an area of their business because of a lack of finance.
Bfc/Vogue Announces it's Designer Fashion Fund 2022 Shortlist
Established in 2008, the BFCVDFF supports creativity in business and aims to celebrate exceptional talent and empower businesses to play their part in positive growth through bespoke mentoring and awarding of a £200,000 cash prize.
Sustainable brand Lebrusan Studio tackles child labour in the jewellery industry
On the World Day Against Child Labour, leading ethical jewellery brand Lebrusan Studio has launched a fundraiser in aid of the Global March Against Child Labour.
Bethany Williams Announced As winner of Vogues Fashion Fund
The British Fashion Council (BFC) announces Bethany Williams as the winner of the 2021 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund (BFCVDFF).
BFC FOUNDATION COVID CRISIS FUND
Today the British Fashion Council (BFC) is announcing the launch of the BFC Foundation Covid Crisis Fund, supporting creative fashion businesses and individuals to survive the Coronavirus crisis.
New boost to showcase ‘best of British’ creativity abroad
Creative Industries Minister Margot James will today announce a cash boost to turbocharge the UK’s international trade in the creative industries.