Investment search ends for Shane with North East Fund backing

Shane Parkins (centre left) with Jonathan Armitage of NEL Fund Managers (centre right) and Shane’s colleagues Jack Ivison (left) and Victor Stasiak

An ambitious digital marketing professional is aiming to build on the fast start he has made to running his own business with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.

Shane Parkins and his team provide search engine optimisation, pay-per-click and related digital marketing services to a growing range of clients both across the UK and overseas.

North East Fund investment sparks expansion plans for environmental services firm

(from left) Green Spark Utility Services directors Chris Harrison and Pete Flanagan with Jane Siddle of NEL Fund Managers

A six-figure investment from the North East Growth Capital Fund supported by The European Regional Development Fund is set to help a North East drainage specialist quadruple its turnover in the next four years by extending the use of its bespoke pipe-cleaning technology.

Green Spark Utility Services provides a range of solutions to clients’ environment challenges, preventing pollution issues arising on their sites and helping to ensure compliance with their environmental and regulatory responsibilities.

Sustainability consultancy going for green growth with NEL investment backing

Jonathan Armitage from NEL Fund Managers with James Staniforth from Sustainable Business Services

A North East climate change leader is looking to secure sustainable growth for his business with the help of a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.

James Staniforth set up Sustainable Business Services two and a half years ago to help public and private sector clients identify practical ways to reduce their environmental impact, adopt more sustainable ways of working and make more cost-effective use of the resources they utilise.

Clementine going for green growth with NEL investment backing

Mike Guellard of NEL Fund Managers with Clementine Services

A North Tyneside trade services business is aiming to capitalise on growing demand for its environmental expertise after securing a six-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported by The European Regional Development Fund.

Cramlington engineers’ growth plans backed by second North East Fund investment

(from left) Jane Siddle of NEL Fund Managers with Anthony Wilson and Don Robinson of Advanced Composites Engineering

A growing Northumberland engineering business has opened up a new revenue stream with the backing of a second investment from regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers.

Advanced Composites Engineering manufactures premium quality composite tubing for businesses across a wide range of sectors, from defence and aerospace through to sports equipment, marine and other commercial and industrial applications.