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Performance and impact

Our support helps Northern businesses create jobs, be more innovative and increase their contribution to the regional economy.

Investment 

We've been providing finance to businesses in the North since 2010.

£154m

Direct investment into the North of England

£284m

Private sector leverage 

£438m

Invested in total into the Northern economy

(Figures as of 31st March 2020)

 

Jobs created or safeguarded

Since 2010 we have created or safeguarded thousands of jobs in the North of England.

4,477

Jobs created

2,828

Jobs safeguarded

7,306

Total jobs safeguarded or created

(Figures as of 31st March 2020)

 

FW Capital (2019-2020) 

  • £26 million invested directly into Northern businesses

  • £38 million additional investment from banks and other private-sector funders

  • £64 million growth capital injected into the Northern economy

  • 93 investments made

  • 577 jobs created or safeguarded in Northern England

(Figures as of 31st March 2020)

 

DBW Group annual reports

FW Capital is part of the DBW Group. Read our Annual Report and Financial Statements for the 2018/19 financial year which provides audited financial statements for the DBW Group as well as additional information about our objectives, how we operate and our achievements.

Annual Report 2018/19