About us

Established in 1992, the NACFB is the largest trade association for commercial finance brokers in the UK

NACFB Vision

To be the professional association of choice for all commercial finance brokers and lenders servicing the needs of business borrowers and property investors

NACFB Mission

We will partner with our members to foster professional expertise. We will embrace the highest industry and regulatory standards, including engagement with our stakeholders, to help your business prosper.

Why we exist

  • To build strong relationships with the lenders in the sector
  • To facilitate positive engagements between brokers & lenders
  • To comprehensively support the compliance needs of the sector
  • To aid commercial growth
  • To help generate new business leads
  • To champion professional development & life-long learning
  • To keep the industry up-to-date with news issues & developments
  • To provide a wide range of exclusive business support services
  • To give a voice to the industry & lobby those who can effect change
  • To welcome you to the friendly supportive community that is the NACFB

Association governance

Code of Practice

The NACFB Code of Practice lays out the framework under which Member firms conduct their business. This Code applies to all Members of the Association.

Patrons' Charter

The NACFB Patrons’ Charter outlines the professional expectations that come with NACFB patronage. The Charter formally recognises that any collaboration with Members should maintain and promote business relationships for the mutual benefit of client firms.

Board of Directors

Simon Featherstone

Chair

Gary Cain

Board Director - Member

Norman Chambers
Norman Chambers

Board Director - Member

Evette Orams

Board Director - Member

Tom Perkins

Board Director - Member

Angela Norman

Board Director - Patron

Josh Levy

Board Director - Patron

Jon Wilcox

Board Director - Patron

Nova Everidge

Board Director - Patron

Marc Champ

Board Director - Member

John Kent

Board Director - Member

Interested in becoming an NACFB Director? Contact us. 

Our team

Jim Higginbotham

Chief Executive Officer

Dalal Aachoui

Quality Assurance Compliance Officer

Jenny Barrett

Membership Manager

Caroline Boughenou
Caroline Boughenou

Senior Business Support Officer

John Canfield

Head of Finance

Sarah Cunningham

Head of Compliance

Samantha Douglas

Compliance Admin Support Officer

Anston Dsouza

Membership Support Officer

Olivia Hamilton

Events Assistant

Michelle Henley

Training Lead

Kieran Jones

Head of Communications and Policy

Lorraine Jones

Financial Controller Assistant

Richard Kneeshaw

Quality Assurance Officer

Rob Levitt

Systems and Compliance Support

Charlotte Loomes

Operations Director

Becky McGarrity

Senior Events Manager

Claire McGovern

Financial Controller

Julia Meanda

Quality Assurance Compliance Officer

Bradley Meyer

Trainee Quality Assurance Compliance Officer

Laura Mills

Communications Manager

Nina Morgan

Compliance Manager

Sophie Olejnik

Digital Marketing Executive

Tom Patten

Membership Insight Officer

Leonie Peryer

Quality Assurance Compliance Officer

Matt Robertson

Quality Assurance Officer

Amber Roye

Graphic Designer

Samantha Scales

Graphic Designer

Elizabeth Weller

Content Marketing Specialist

Imogen Wright

Events Manager