Aldermore funding helps fleet’s European expansion plans

Chariots, which was bought by the current owners in 2006, is a 24-hour express courier which runs a fleet of 15 commercial vehicles.

Michael Wood, owner of Chariots Express, said: “I have now worked with Aldermore for many years and I stay with the bank because it offers me what I want to offer my customers, and that is the word ‘yes’.

“Aldermore gave me comfort when I was anxious about business finances, and it gave me a crutch when I could have stumbled. That is quite something.

“I want to take the next step in our business which involves working on some major contracts with new and existing customers. I feel confident enough to negotiate these contracts because Aldermore is in my corner.”

He added: “Experience tells me that the high street banks generally are not interested in funding this expansion, so I am glad that I have found a partner that is in it for the long term with us.”