Impact Investing • NEL Fund Managers Limited

McGrady Clarke growth drive energised by six-figure North East Small Loan Fund investment

Uploaded by in Recent Investments, Small Loan Fund on August 25, 2022

A North East sustainability consultancy has powered up its growth plans by securing a six-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. McGrady Clarke Group provides business energy management and sustainability solutions to clients across the globe, helping them quantify and […]


NEL Fund Managers passes £20m landmark for North East Fund investments

Uploaded by in NEL News & Insights on August 11, 2022

The North East’s longest-standing business investor has taken the total amount it has invested from the North East Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund in growing regional firms past the £20m mark. NEL Fund Managers took on responsibility in 2018 for investing the £18m North East […]


OES Group lays deep foundations for growth with North East Fund investment support

Uploaded by in Recent Investments, Small Loan Fund on February 23, 2022

A specialist North East manufacturer is aiming to make a global impact with its unique sustainable offshore industry technology with the help of a six-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. OES Group designs, manufactures and supplies cathodic protection and […]


An overview of NEL’s impact on the North East in the year ending 31st March 2021

Uploaded by in Recent Investments on June 28, 2021


Big River Bakery’s investment needs met by NEL Fund Managers

Uploaded by in Recent Investments, Small Loan Fund on October 15, 2020

A unique community bakery is on the rise after winning a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund. Newcastle-based Big River Bakery is a social enterprise which specialises in slow ferment, handmade breads, savoury goods and sweet treats made with […]


Driving prosperity and environmental sustainability – an impact investors view

Uploaded by in Recent Investments on October 1, 2019

NEL Fund Managers has been investing for positive impact end economic development in the North East of England for 30 years. We do this by applying positive screening methods to our investment decision making, taking in to account not only the financial returns for our investors but the […]


NEL Fund Managers passes £100m investments value landmark

Uploaded by in NEL News & Insights on October 1, 2019

The North East’s longest-standing business investor has taken the total amount it has invested in growing regional companies past the £100m mark. NEL Fund Managers has made 847 investments across the North East since being set up in 1989, helping to create and secure thousands of jobs within […]


Impact investing since 1989

Uploaded by in Recent Investments on June 28, 2019

NEL Fund Managers is an employee owned fund management company, specialising in achieving blended returns and positive impact for our investors. The place-based economic generation funds that we’ve managed over the years, have varied in geography and although our main focus has been on the North East of […]


Hall & Angus workplace and school programmes win Small Loan Fund investment backing

Uploaded by in Recent Investments, Small Loan Fund on May 20, 2019

A North East substance and alcohol misuse management company is set to roll out new education programmes for workplaces and schools with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional Development Fund. Hall & Angus provides bespoke training and […]


Impact Investing – Keeping it Local

Uploaded by in Recent Investments on March 29, 2019

Investing for positive impact, or impact investing, is not entirely new but it’s intention as an investment strategy has certainly gained a lot of momentum in the past few years, leading to an increasing demand from investors everywhere who want more for their money. News and current affairs […]