The AHF's General Funds are available to invest in more traditional heritage projects. These include projects which may require longer-term finance or demonstrate less community benefit than is required to access their other loan funds.
Loan size: £25,000 to £500,000. In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider larger sums.
Repayment term: Usually up to five years. They may be able to offer a longer term.
Organisation type: Incorporated voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations
Geography: UK-wide
Headline interest rate: Typically 8% fixed for a secured facility
Fees: Arrangement fee of 1-2%, and any AHF legal fees
Security: Secured and unsecured loans are available
Please read their programme guidance for further information before completing a short, online Expression of Interest form.
One of their team will then contact you to discuss your requirements and answer any questions you may have. They will ask you questions about your project to determine your eligibility for their funds and if repayable finance is right for you.
If your organisation and project are eligible and your plans sufficiently developed, they will then invite you to submit a full application.
There are no deadlines for applying but they strongly encourage applicants to submit an Expression of Interest as early as possible.