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Find the funding your business needs with the Norfolk Chambers Finance Finder

Finding the right finance for your business can feel overwhelming. There are hundreds of lenders, dozens of funding types, and no clear place to start. Many Norfolk businesses miss out on loans, grants, and investment simply because they don’t know what’s available or where to look.
That’s why Norfolk Chambers has partnered with the British Chambers of Commerce and Swoop, one of the UK’s leading business funding platforms, to bring you the Chamber Finance Finder — all included as part of your Norfolk Chambers membership.
In just a few minutes, you can create your profile and instantly see every funding option available to your business, from loans and grants to equity investment and business savings.
Finance Finder

What this means for your business

Most businesses leave money on the table, don’t be one of them!

Whether you’re looking to grow, invest in new equipment, manage cashflow, or launch something new, access to the right funding at the right time can be the difference between standing still and moving forward.

The problem is that the UK funding landscape is vast and complicated. Business loans, R&D tax credits, government grants, invoice finance, equity investment… so knowing which ones you’re eligible for is a full-time job in itself.

Thankfully, the Chamber Finance Finder does the hard work for you. 

Types of funding available

  • Every funding option in one place: loans, grants, equity investment, and business savings, searched across 1,000+ providers
  • Funding for every stage: from £500 startup loans to £20m commercial finance, plus grants with an average value of £150,000
  • Expert support throughout: specialists guide your application from start to finish
  • No credit score impact: we check your eligibility without running credit checks

How it works – 4 easy steps

Step 1 – Create your free account

Get started

Simply register using your Chamber membership and answer a few short questions. The platform automatically pulls your business information from Companies House to get you started quickly.

Step 2 – Build your profile

Get connected

Connect your cloud accounting software or bank account via Open Banking to give the platform a clear picture of your business finances. Everything is encrypted and secure, using the same technology the banks use.

Step 3 — Get matched to funding

Get matched up

The platform’s smart technology analyses your business and matches you with every suitable funding option, loans, grants, equity, and savings products, all in one personalised dashboard.

Step 4 — Apply with support

Get your application in

Choose the options that work for you and submit applications directly through the platform. A dedicated team of funding experts is on hand to guide you through the process from start to finish.

Everything you need to find and secure business funding

  • Simple, fast access to funding — see all your options in one place, without the hours of research

  • Access to over 1,000 funding providers — the platform searches the entire market, not just the high street banks

  • Loans from £500 to £20m — covering everything from startup loans and working capital to asset finance and commercial mortgages

  • Grants and R&D tax credits — check your eligibility for local, regional, and national grant funding, with an average grant value of £150,000

  • Equity investment — from angel investors and SEIS/EIS schemes through to venture capital and crowdfunding

  • Business savings — compare energy, insurance, current accounts, and foreign exchange to save money across your business

  • Expert support from beginning to end — a team of funding specialists to manage your application and improve your chances of success

  • No impact on your credit score — the platform checks your eligibility without running credit checks

Exclusive member benefits

Your data is protected — always

The Chamber Finance Finder is powered by Swoop Finance Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as an Account Information Services Provider (FCA reference 833145). Swoop has also been mandated by the Competition and Markets Authority to work with the UK’s major banks.

Your personal and business information is encrypted using the same industry-leading technology the banks use, with double-factor authentication as standard. You are never credit-checked unless you have given your explicit consent.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this really free?

Yes. Creating an account, exploring your funding options, and speaking with specialists are all completely free with no obligation. If you proceed with an application and a lender approves your funding, the lender pays the platform a commission, so there is no additional cost to you, and you’ll receive the same interest rate as going direct, or better.

Will it affect my credit score?

No. Signing up, seeing your options, and speaking with the team does not affect your credit score. You will only ever be credit-checked by a lender once you have given your explicit consent.

What type of business can use it?

Any UK-based Norfolk Chamber member business, including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and public companies.

What information will I need?

The platform pulls your details from Companies House automatically. You’ll then add some information about your business and the funding you need, and optionally connect your accountancy software or bank account via Open Banking.

What if I’m not sure what funding I need?

That’s exactly what the platform is for. It will analyse your business and suggest the most relevant options. The team of funding specialists are also on hand to talk it through with you, with no pressure or confusing jargon.

Why use the Chamber Finance Finder rather than going direct to a bank?

The platform works with over 1,000 funding providers, so it can match you to options you might never find on your own. Not all lenders accept direct applications, whereas going through the platform gives you access to their products at no extra cost. And because the team works with these lenders every day, they know what each lender is looking for, which means a better chance of being accepted.

What if I have a technical problem?

No worries!  Simply call the team on +44 20 3966 7585 (9am–5pm, Monday to Friday) or email [email protected]. Emails are responded to within 24 hours.