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We believe in taking responsibility, and that we all have a part to play in creating the world we want. That’s why we’re empowering our 14 million personal, small business and SME customers in England and Wales, making it easier to control their money when and how they want to. From our branch network to our 24 hour contact centres, and from customer AI to our multi award winning app, we’re making banking simple and secure. And we’re making the most of our data, using what we know to be proactive and help our customers through the moments that shape their lives. We’re supporting the UK economy by lending more to British businesses than any other bank. And through our Entrepreneur Accelerator hubs around the country, we’re standing behind the drivers of tomorrow’s growth. Our culture is defined by opportunity and inclusion. We want all our people to be able to be their full selves at work, and to take control of their career destiny. So we’re providing great training, making it easy to learn, develop and progress, whatever your background. If you’re engaged, proactive, and customer led, there’s a place for you with us.

As the UK Government’s national economic development bank, our mission is to drive economic growth by helping smaller businesses get the finance they need to start, scale and stay in the UK. British Business Bank plc is a public limited company registered in England and Wales, registration number 08616013, registered office Steel City House, West Street, Sheffield, S1 2GQ. It is a development bank wholly owned by HM Government. British Business Bank plc and its subsidiaries are not banking institutions and do not operate as such. With the exception of BBB Investment Services Limited they are not authorised or regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority or the Financial Conduct Authority. BBB Investment Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. A complete legal structure chart for the group and details of the programmes operated by the relevant subsidiaries can be found atbritish-business-bank.co.uk.

The UK's largest membership organisation for business leaders, providing informative events, professional development courses for self-improvement, networking and expert advice. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞: The Institute of Directors (IoD) was founded in 1903 and within three years we were awarded a Royal Charter to support, represent and set standards for business leaders nationwide. You will find us in the heart of all major cities and we continue to represent your point of view as a business leader both locally and nationally. With around 20,000 members in the United Kingdom, we aim to ensure our members’ views are taken into account when the government is reviewing policy, legislation or seeking the opinions of the wider business community. We believe that helping directors to improve, encouraging great governance, while fostering an entrepreneurial climate, helps generate prosperity in all its forms, making the world a better place. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮: We are the only institute in the world to offer internationally recognised qualifications designed by directors for directors specific to the core competencies required of directors and senior leaders. Our membership will equip you with a range of resources - including access to business information, training, professional expertise, networking opportunities and flexible working spaces - all of which are designed to help you strengthen and build on your own success. Our renowned Chartered Director qualification and training portfolio will provide you with the platform to hone your skillset and reach your full potential as a business leader. Visit http://www.iod.com/ for more information.