Shire Leasing PLC is proud to have been recognised as a double winner at the annual Leasing World Going Further Gold Awards 2025, taking home the titles of Top Vendor Leasing Specialist (for the second year running) and Top Independent Asset Finance Provider.
Both honours celebrate our continued growth, innovation, and people-centred approach to business funding.
A landmark year for growth and independence
From £17m in gross receivables in 2004 to over £240m today, Shire’s journey represents a determined journey of independent growth and strategic advancement. By building long-lasting and mutually trustful relationships with over 200,000 customers, placement of agreements into our Own Book has been able to increase fivefold since 2013, now accounting for over 60% of all arrangements.
Additionally, the acquisition of Shire Funding (Shire Securities Limited) in 2024 added a £6m commercial loan book and expanded our B2B loan capabilities by 25% year-on-year. Together with new funding lines, including a £25m facility from the British Business Investments (a commercial arm of the British Business Bank), Shire are well-positioned to support even more UK SMEs in accessing fast, affordable finance.
For our suppliers and vendor partners, this deeper funding capacity enables more flexible terms and new ways to help customers invest with confidence.
Innovation and flexibility in vendor finance
Our repeat win as Top Vendor Leasing Specialist highlights how flexibility remains core to Shire’s partner offering. Service levels are unmatched from the beginning by delivering a tailored approach; from marketing support so finance options are promoted effectively, through to bespoke schemes to suit unique business models.
Innovation through Click2Finance (our award-winning ecommerce payment solution enabling leasing from checkout), enable eligible supplier partners to offer true B2B finance solutions in less than a day through platforms like Shopify, Magento and WordPress. Partners can also deliver instant finance decisions through the Shire Online portal, bringing speed and ease to vendor sales.
