Case Studies

Read how we’ve helped get small business off the ground and launched into successful ventures with our collection of case studies below.

Stacey’s story in Stacey’s words: “My first husband left me with two young children and no money. We had just bought a house and I was left to cover a high mortgage on my own. Shortly after I met a man that I thought was my knight in shining armour, however he …
Samira is a single parent on her own. However, this was not by choice, as her partner sadly passed away before their only child (son) was born. That was 12 years ago – in that time Samira did a degree, worked freelance for a production company and then for 5 …
A First Loan for South Yorkshire Sarah Beaumont – Sarah Beaumont Inspires: Introducing Sarah Beaumont Inspires, our first loan recipient since we began operations in South Yorkshire. Sarah and Purple Shoots were put in touch with one another by Doncaster Chamber of Commerce after Sarah approached them in search of funding for her …
Richard Cummings - Lulu & Nova     As commonly seen at Purple Shoots, Richard had a matrimonial split that resulted in him becoming a single parent & stay at home Dad. Years later he was keen to set up a new business but needed finance to get it started.  With no other …