SME Finance Monitor

Established in 2011, the SME Finance Monitor, commissioned by UK Finance, is the definitive source of insight into how small and medium-sized businesses in the UK view, use and experience finance. It tracks their access to funding, growth ambitions and business performance through shifting economic conditions, from the aftermath of the last recession, to Brexit, Covid-19 and the more recent economic challenges that have faced the UK.

As one of the most comprehensive and authoritative data sets of its kind, the SME Finance Monitor enables analysis by size, sector, region and a wide range of other factors. Its findings, regularly cited by government, banks and industry bodies, offer an unparalleled view of SME sentiment and behaviour, how these evolve over time and the role of finance in driving growth and innovation. The data and reports are freely available.