AREG would like to invite you to attend our first event of 2018 where we will hear from industry experts in relation to financing renewables projects followed by a networking lunch.
There’s a world of opportunities out there for Scottish businesses, and a growing number are realising them with support from UK Export Finance (UKEF). UKEF is the UK’s export credit agency, which exists to ensure no viable export fails for lack of finance or insurance. It helps companies:
- Win export contracts by providing attractive financing terms to their buyers
- Fulfil contracts by supporting working capital loans and contract bonds
- Get paid by insuring against buyer default
- Over the last five years, they’ve provided £14bn worth of support and a wealth of free, impartial guidance to help UK businesses succeed abroad. Scottish exporters hoping to access their guidance and broaden the scope of their businesses can start by broaden the scope of their businesses can start by contacting UKEF’s region-based export finance managers for more information
Gillian Frew from Pinsent Masons LLP will give an overview of typical financing options for renewable energy projects and highlight a few key “bankability” points to consider. She will focus primarily on project finance structures and senior debt.
Leyton UK will provide information on the financial assistance available to AREG members through HMRC’s R&D Tax Relief Scheme. Whether your business is currently benefiting or not, Leyton will share details of the scheme, the process on gaining credits for day-to-day work, the common pitfalls and misconceptions as well as areas which are often overlooked.
This free event is open to AREG members. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please register your attendance in advance via Eventbrite. If you have any queries at all, please contact the events team at events@bigpartnership.co.uk / 01224 253800.
Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Time: 12:00pm – 14:00pm
Location: Aberdeen Science Centre, 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5TU
