Trusted Business Partner (TBP) is an FCA regulated, NACFB registered Asset and Commercial Finance Brokerage based in the North East. The Directors are Chartered Institute of Bankers accredited with over 15 years in industry each.

We work alongside our professional partners to help business owners achieve their goals; be this through providing finance, support in raising capital for growth, supporting a refinance, restructure or transition, helping maintain and support a longer-term CAPEX plan or just being a sensible, third-party ear to help a business understand the banking world.

Our aim is to be one of the most respected finance brokerages in our region for our customers, our introducers and by our funding partners.

Everyone needs a Trusted Business Partner.

Why we do it

I started in Banking in 2005 and banking has changed so much since I started – I loved supporting people and feeling part of their business and their process. The industry has massively changed, it had to but the biggest issues in the market is perception, information, and adaptation to change.

To many, the perception of banking is that it is “Us vs. Them” which is largely incorrect but we now have to accept that banks can’t help every business on every occasion.

We have to help people find what the wider market can offer them as an alternative, give them enough information to make informed decisions while at the same time, help repair and rebuild that confidence in their banking partner.

We believe in fairness, integrity and transparency.

Get in touch

Case Studies

View all

What Our Clients Say

James Clinghan from Trusted Business Partner has been a long-term advisor within my businesses and when I knew we were looking for investment to purchase our manufacturing machinery and set up our facility, he was the first call I made.

Managing Director / Manufacturing Firm

We are happy to refer clients to Craig Jiggins at TBP for any finance requirements, he is proactive and always seek the best deal for clients, with a professional approach, efficient and reliable attitude, Craig is our first choice for finance requirements.

Commercial Director / Commercial Property Agent

Over the years, we have dealt with many different with banks, brokers and funders; we initially spoke to James and TBP about funding our machines as we went through a period of massive growth by taking on new contracts and new strategic partnerships. On top of that he’s helped us sort issues with our bank, repaired our credit report and has become a trusted voice in our annual business planning.

Managing Director / FMCG Business

In the past we have found it difficult to find a company we can go to who is able to assist with our businesses financial requirements, you have talked the talk but walked the walk.

Here’s to many years of cooperation.

Managing Director / Recycling Business

I have worked with James and the team at TBP for nearly 5 years. In that time, we have gone from a new start to an award winning, national player and our turnover and the size of the underlying network has grown beyond our original business plans. James has helped us through good times and bad and been a sounding board on many of our businesses strategic decisions, company structure and future business planning.

Managing Director / Outdoor Advertising

I’ve worked with James for many years and will continue to do so. James operates with the upmost integrity, putting the client’s best interests before his own every time. He can also find funding solutions in incredibly challenging circumstances which makes him invaluable when raising funds to support business acquisitions.

Senior Partner – Head of Corporate Finance / North East Based Accountancy Firm

Craig and the team at TBP really supported us in being able to transform our business. Craig facilitated a relationship with a top tier organisation that was able to offer solutions, that enabled us to make the necessary acquisitions to grow our organisation and to take it to the next level. Craig worked extremely efficiently and always remains solutions focused, providing superb results that are delivered in a professional manner. I would highly recommend Craig and the team at TBP as a partner in financial and lending solutions

Owner / Care home business