Spurr's Butchers carves out expansion plans

A Yorkshire butcher is gearing up for its next stage of growth after securing a funding package to expand operations and invest in new equipment.

Spurr's Butchers, based in Ossett, has secured a tailored finance deal arranged by professional services firm Leonard Curtis to support the business as it scales its wholesale activity and strengthens its long-term position.

Founded in 2018 by Will Spurr, the company has built a strong reputation for high-quality meat and freshly prepared produce. 

Around 90 per cent of its products are made on-site, with all meat sourced from Yorkshire suppliers. 

Alongside its retail shop, Spurr's supplies restaurants, pubs, cafés, retail outlets and wholesalers across the region.

The funding package combines asset finance to invest in specialist food processing equipment with a commercial mortgage to enable the purchase of the business premises from a retiring landlord.

Will says the investment is expected to support the company’s continued expansion, particularly in the wholesale market, as it strengthens its production capabilities and secures its long-term base in West Yorkshire.

He said: “From the outset, our goal has been to deliver outstanding quality and continually evolve the business. 

“As demand for our wholesale products has grown, investing in new equipment and securing our premises became essential for long-term stability. 

“Leonard Curtis understood our vision and made the funding process straightforward, giving us the confidence to take this next step in our growth.”

Phil Trueman, specialist business development manager at Leonard Curtis, added: “Spurr's Butchers is a fantastic example of how an independent retailer can thrive through quality, innovation and strong customer relationships. 

“The retail sector can present challenges when it comes to funding, particularly for specialist equipment, but Will has built a robust and ambitious business. 

“We were pleased to secure a competitive asset finance package and facilitate the commercial mortgage quickly, ensuring the property purchase could proceed without delay. 

“Supporting driven business owners like Will is exactly what our Funding team is here to do.”

The commercial mortgage was provided by specialist lender Together, while Time Finance delivered the asset finance element of the deal.

Kirsty Rogers, auction director at Together, added: “This was a complex funding as the security for our loan is a mixed-use commercial and residential property, including Spurr's Butchers, another business and flats. 

“However, for Together, assisting SMEs with the right kind of flexible finance is our bread and butter. 

“Our underwriters pulled out all the stops, working in partnership with Leonard Curtis and solicitors to make sure that we could meet Will’s deadline and ambitions to grow his business for the future - and we’re delighted with the outcome.”

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