A company which supplies vehicles for use in films and TV shows is ready for growth after receiving funds from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, secured through BCRS Business Loans.

Cars On Screen, based in Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, received £40,000 to go towards the cost of buying an iconic DeLorean, the car made famous in the movie Back To The Future, which featured as a time machine throughout the popular comedy film trilogy.

The firm, which supplies production companies making films, TV shows and adverts, was launched by director Will Morris as a spin-off to his IT consultancy Behind The Scenes, which works with leading media businesses.

Since then, the business has expanded to supply period vehicles for weddings, school proms and exhibitions. As a lifelong fan of Back To The Future, Will Morris purchased a DeLorean to continue to grow turnover and profits for the business by capitalising upon the film’s continued appeal.

Will said: “I have always loved Back To The Future, which was made iconic by its use of the DeLorean car. I wanted to buy a DeLorean and found one available for sale, so I needed finance to cover the purchase, along with transportation, insurance and repairs.

“I spoke to my accountant about finance opportunities and was put in touch with BCRS Business Loans via broker Beta Commercial Finance. I got on well with BCRS Business Loans, who were transparent and wanted to help as they could see my goal.

“I am expecting the DeLorean to be a popular choice for hire, with conversations underway with a number of production companies, along with bookings being made for proms, weddings and fan conventions this summer. I am also hopeful that the vehicle will go up significantly in value.”

Dave Malpass, Senior Business Development Manager, oversaw the loan process. Dave said: “Our community-based lending at BCRS Business Loans means we focus on helping entrepreneurs and small businesses like Cars On Screen to grow. We recognised the unique opportunity which Will had identified, so we look forward to following his progress as he delights a wide range of customers with access to the iconic DeLorean.”

Brogan Alexander, Commercial Finance Manager at Beta Commercial Finance, said: “It was a pleasure to work with BCRS Business Loans to ensure Will got the support needed to expand. Beta Commercial Finance offers a fully supported service, where we seek to understand business objectives and aspirations, so it was great to find Cars On Screen a funding solution tailor made to their requirements.”

BCRS Business Loans is delivering smaller loans in the West Midlands from £25,000 to £100,000 as part of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II.

Launched by the British Business Bank in 2024, the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II drives sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunities for new and growing businesses across the Midlands.

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II is increasing the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses in the Midlands, providing funds to firms that might otherwise not receive investment and helping to break down barriers in access to finance.

David Tindall, Senior Investment Manager at the British Business Bank, said: “Having access to flexible finance that aligns with a business’s needs is vital in specialist sectors, where demand can grow rapidly and timely investment in high-quality assets is often essential. Through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, we are pleased to back ambitious companies that are driving growth, creating jobs and strengthening the region’s vibrant creative industry.”

The British Business Bank recently announced that MEIF II has facilitated more than £100m into 225 businesses across the Midlands since it launched. British Business Bank reported that MEIF II had directly invested more than £65m into those regional businesses, alongside an additional £38.6m from the private sector.

Since 2002, BCRS Business Loans has delivered £100 million in total lending to businesses, generating £518 million in economic impact. Up to April 2025, BCRS Business Loans supported 1,594 businesses that were unable to access traditional finance, creating over 5,900 jobs and safeguarding 11,779 existing roles.

During the 2024-25 financial year BCRS Business Loans achieved one of its best years ever for delivering funds, providing £9,900,502 to 124 businesses, a 68 per cent increase in the number of SMEs supported compared to the previous year. BCRS Business Loans safeguarded 889 jobs and created 317 roles while adding £51.2m to the economy of the West Midlands, surrounding region and Wales, with 34.6 per cent of the investment going into the UK’s most disadvantaged areas.

Visit www.bcrs.org.uk to discover more or submit an initial application form.