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Recovery loan scheme

The Recovery Loan Scheme is closed to new applications. It was succeeded by the Growth Guarantee Scheme, which launched on 1 July 2024.

Finance at a glance

Key details to help you understand this finance option at a glance.

Purpose

Legacy information about the former Recovery Loan Scheme

Finance amount

Closed to new RLS applications

Finance term

Not applicable to new applications

Suitable for

Businesses researching historic RLS facilities or looking for the current successor scheme
Key note
Recovery Loan Scheme iteration 3 closed to new applications on 30 June 2024. Businesses seeking current government-backed finance should review the Growth Guarantee Scheme.

What was the recovery loan scheme?

The Recovery Loan Scheme was a UK government-backed finance programme intended to support access to finance for smaller businesses. The third iteration of RLS stopped accepting new applications after 30 June 2024. The programme evolved into the Growth Guarantee Scheme, which launched on 1 July 2024. This page is provided for historical information. Businesses seeking a current government-backed facility should review the Growth Guarantee Scheme and current eligibility requirements.

What happened to the recovery loan scheme?

RLS has been replaced rather than remaining available for new applications.
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Recovery loan scheme operated

RLS supported eligible UK businesses through participating lenders.
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Rls closed

The third iteration stopped accepting new applications after 30 June 2024.
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Ggs launched

The Growth Guarantee Scheme launched on 1 July 2024 as the successor programme.
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Review current ggs criteria

Businesses seeking government-backed finance should now consider the current Growth Guarantee Scheme.

What should businesses consider now?

New RLS applications are no longer available, but other forms of finance may be considered.

Growth guarantee scheme

Review the current government-backed successor scheme.

Business loans

Consider conventional business finance where appropriate.

Asset finance

Explore finance specifically for equipment, machinery or vehicles.

Current finance options after rls

The closure of RLS does not necessarily prevent an eligible business from accessing finance.

Growth guarantee scheme

GGS is the current government-backed successor to RLS.

Commercial finance

Other business loan and asset finance options may also be available.

Broker support

Different finance structures can be considered based on the business requirement and eligibility.

Who is this information for?

This page is primarily retained for businesses searching for information about the former Recovery Loan Scheme.

Previous rls borrowers

Businesses looking to understand the relationship between RLS and the newer GGS.

Businesses seeking government-backed finance

Companies that should now review Growth Guarantee Scheme eligibility.

Business owners researching finance

Owners comparing historic and current UK business finance programmes.

The Somerset process

A straightforward, supportive process from initial discussion to completion.

01

Understand

We take time to understand your business, your goals and your finance requirements.

02

Explore

We assess your requirements and explore suitable finance options from available lenders.

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Apply

We support you through the application process and liaise with the lender as required.

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Complete

Once the finance is approved and completed, you can move forward with your business plans.

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We take time to understand your business, objectives and funding requirements before exploring suitable options.

Tailored to your business

Finance requirements vary from business to business, so we focus on options relevant to your individual circumstances.

Clear guidance

We explain the available options and process clearly, helping you make an informed decision.

Support through the process

We support you through the application process and liaise with the finance provider where required.

Focused on your objectives

Whether you are investing, replacing equipment or managing cash flow, we focus on finance options aligned with your business objectives.

Recovery loan scheme FAQs

Current information about the status of the former Recovery Loan Scheme.

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