Fredericks Foundation
The Fredericks Foundation is a British charity that supports Social Enterprises, Charities and impact focused businesses with innovative finance solutions and expertise. . Charitable work. The Fredericks Foundation was established in 2001 by entrepreneur Paul Barry-Walsh with the central aims of assisting the disadvantaged into self-employment, supporting those in financial hardship either to set up in business or obtain paid employment, and helping those whose businesses are struggling in times of difficult economic conditions. Fredericks is a Registered Charity (no 1086562) The Fredericks Foundation has made over 1900 loans in its first twenty years at an average  of £6,000 per loan. Historically Fredericks has concentrated on start-up microfinance for the financially disadvantaged. Prime Minister David Cameron attended the 10th Anniversary Conference at Blenheim Palace to launch the Fredericks Oxfordshire operation. Fredericks is a responsible finance provider that provides finance and mentoring to people who want to expand an existing Social Enterprise, Charities with a trading arm and impact focused businesses. Fredericks is open to anyone who has a viable social enterprise business proposition, but cannot obtain mainstream finance. Fredericks currently operates in England with a support team on hand to help and guide applicants  all the way through the process. The support continues even after the applicant has been successful in the form of mentoring, practical business advice, networking and links within the local community that can help support and grow new and expanding businesses. Fredericks Foundations main aim is to alleviate poverty and impact positively on society by providing finance and support to enable people to support themselves and their communities through enterprise;  to work with partners and volunteers to promote and support job creation and reinforce local communities through business.