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Rosebud is a Lancashire business loans provider and a proven alternative lender to high street banks and traditional finance providers.


We are funded by Lancashire County Developments Ltd, a subsidiary of Lancashire County Council, and provide loans from £10,000 to £300,000 for businesses across 12 administrative areas of Lancashire.

Since 1986, we’ve provided loans to Lancashire businesses of all sizes, helping them develop, grow, create jobs and achieve their goals.

By specialising in Lancashire businesses, we have created a business loan process that is simple and quick, backed up by great customer service delivered locally by our business finance experts. .

GC Business Finance (GCBF) are appointed by LCDL to deliver the Rosebud Fund.

An FCA regulated, trusted partner of high street banks, the British Business Bank and UKBAA providing funding for our economy, funding for our community and funding for you.

GCBF's not-for-profit, ethical approach to lending drives their sense of responsibility and our core purpose of economic growth and job creation.

GCBF provide a fresh approach to responsible finance.

More Than Just Finance

Tailored Support and Advice

As well as funding your growth ideas, Rosebud also includes complimentary support and advice that's tailored to your needs.

Dedicated Rosebud Account Manager

You'll get ongoing hands-on support from your designated Rosebud Account Manager including half-yearly meetings to review your growth plans.

Access to Boost Support

Access to funded support: You can access and tap into a vast array of services through Boost; Lancashire’s Business Lancashire, subject to eligibility.

Key Facts

Loans provided between £10,000 and £300,000 for ambitious businesses seeking to develop, grow and create jobs.

Interest rates typically will be between 7-14% with an admin fee of 2.5%.

Loans are typically taken out for three to five years

Jonathan Nelson, Rosebud Senior Loans Manager

Speak to a real person today.

Jonathan Nelson is our Senior Loans Manager, living and working in Lancashire. Contact Jonathan today to discuss your requirements.