365 finance Advocate of the Year for women-led businesses

Supporting gender equality across UK businesses, 365 finance has launched its latest #SheLeads campaign while the SME funder’s in-house Digital Marketing Manager, Hannah Hunt, collects ‘Advocate of the Year’ at the Women in Credit Awards.

This year’s #SheLeads initiative draws inspiration from the groundbreaking Women-Led High-Growth Enterprise Taskforce report and the comprehensive Gender Index Report 2024. #SheLeads continues to be a beacon for women in entrepreneurship, showcasing the journeys of exceptional female business owners who are breaking barriers and setting new standards in their industries.

Currently, women-led high-growth businesses make up only 18% of all high-growth enterprises. 365 finance’s #SheLeads campaign aligns with the government’s ambitious goal to increase female entrepreneurship by half by 2030, recognising the pivotal role of women entrepreneurs in the UK’s journey to becoming a tech superpower.

The driving force behind #SheLeads at 365 finance, Hannah Hunt, collected a prestigious award earlier this month, at the Women in Credit Awards, in recognition of her dedication to helping promote a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem that unlocks the full potential of women-led high-growth enterprises.

365 finance Digital Marketing Manager, Hannah Hunt, said, “I am deeply honoured to receive the Advocate of the Year award. #SheLeads is a campaign that is incredibly close to my heart, it is a movement to celebrate and uplift remarkable women entrepreneurs across the UK.

“Sharing the stories of these trailblazing founders and championing gender equality in business is a passion I am privileged to dedicate myself to. I look forward to continuing this vital work alongside our inspirational community of female leaders.”

In addition, according to 365 finance data, the percentage of female business owners applying for revenue-based finance* was at its highest for this year so far, in the month of May, at 26%.

Providing £10,000 to £400,000 to SMEs across the UK, with no hidden fees or fixed terms, 365 finance offers fast and flexible funding, with the aim of continuing to increase awareness among women-led businesses of the financial support available. Automated underwriting technology means funding can be approved in less than 24 hours.