Skipton provides £3m funding to Serious Sweet Company

Skipton Business Finance (SBF) has provided a £3 million funding package to Yorkshire-based confectionery manufacturer The Serious Sweet Company to support its organic growth and investment plans.

The funding will provide additional working capital as the business invests in its manufacturing operations in Harrogate and Bridlington, develops new products and seeks to improve production efficiencies.

The Serious Sweet Company produces traditional British confectionery including fudge, toffee, marshmallows, honeycomb, nougat and nut brittles. Its products are distributed through major UK supermarkets and wholesalers, alongside exports to markets including the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, Northern Europe and the Middle East.

The group also owns premium marshmallow brand Mallow & Marsh and was recognised with the Top Growth Award at the York and North Yorkshire Top 100 Business Awards in 2026.

Following a period of acquisition-led expansion, The Serious Sweet Company is now focusing on organic growth, including investment in new manufacturing equipment and product development.

SBF worked with the company to put the £3 million facility in place, with Clarion Solicitors advising on the transaction.

Emma Verity, Finance Director at The Serious Sweet Company, said: “We were very impressed with the professionalism, speed and implementation of the Skipton Business Finance team.

“The funding gives us greater flexibility as we focus on organic growth, invest in our manufacturing capabilities and continue developing new treats for customers in the UK and internationally.

“SBF offers more than funding. Their contacts and industry knowledge will support us as we think through our strategy and development, and we believe we’ve found a long-term partner that will support our growth.”

“We worked closely with the team to understand what they needed and moved quickly to put the right funding in place. That responsiveness, alongside providing flexible funding tailored to each business, is a really important part of how we work at SBF.

“We’re proud to support another Yorkshire business as it enters its next phase of growth and look forward to building a long-term partnership with the team.”