Chatsbrook strengthens commitment to Norfolk and East Anglia through new MENTA Affiliate Partnership
Rooted in Norfolk
Chatsbrook, an award-winning independent finance company, has announced a closer working relationship with, becoming an official Affiliate Partner to support the SME community across Norfolk and Suffolk.
The partnership marks an important step forward for Chatsbrook, reflecting its long-standing commitment to supporting local businesses while continuing to build strong strategic partnerships across the UK. While the firm operates nationally, its roots, values and focus remain firmly grounded in East Anglia, with Norwich and the surrounding region holding a special place at the heart of the business.
Supporting growth at the right time, in the right way
The timing of the partnership reflects the increasing pressure faced by local businesses as they look to grow sustainably in a challenging and fast-moving economic environment. Across Norfolk and Suffolk, many SMEs are balancing rising demand with the need to manage cashflow carefully, invest in new equipment, replace or expand vehicle fleets, or fund business-critical assets without overextending themselves.
Through its partnership with Menta, Chatsbrook aims to help businesses grow the right way. Whether that means supporting short-term cashflow to maintain stability, financing new plant machinery to keep up with demand, or funding vehicles and equipment that enable businesses to operate more efficiently, the focus is on long-term sustainability rather than short-term fixes. By offering clear, practical guidance and access to appropriate finance solutions, the partnership helps business owners make informed decisions that support steady and responsible growth.
Chatsbrook is proudly based in Ketteringham, just outside Norwich, at the former home of the iconic Team Lotus. The location holds a unique place in the company’s story, symbolising innovation, ambition and performance, values that continue to shape the way Chatsbrook works with its clients today. For the business, East Anglia is not simply a base of operations, it is central to its identity.
Developing the Partnership
The Affiliate Partnership with MENTA formalises an already close relationship and brings together two organisations with a shared belief that business support should be practical, personal and genuinely helpful. Through this collaboration, Chatsbrook will provide tailored finance guidance to MENTA’s community, supporting SMEs as they navigate funding decisions linked to growth, investment and day-to-day cashflow.
As an independent finance brokerage, Chatsbrook focuses on connecting businesses and individuals with the most suitable lending opportunities from across the marketplace. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all products, the firm takes a consultative, relationship-led approach, helping clients understand their options and choose finance solutions that genuinely align with their goals.
Alongside its work with MENTA, Chatsbrook continues to build and maintain a broad network of local and national partnerships across multiple sectors. These partnerships span industries including construction, vehicle finance, plant and machinery, and a wide range of specialist and asset-based sectors. This diverse partner network allows Chatsbrook to support businesses with highly specific requirements, while maintaining the independence and flexibility that underpin its advisory-led model. An overview of Chatsbrook’s growing partner ecosystem can be found at https://chatsbrook.co.uk/partners
The partnership will also see Chatsbrook actively involved in MENTA events across the region, attending both as presenters and guests. By sharing real-world experience and practical insight, the firm aims to provide more than a tick-box service, offering meaningful support that reflects the realities faced by business owners across the region.
Above: Adrian Brooks with Alex Till, Chief Executive of MENTA
Adrian Brooks, Director at Chatsbrook, commented:
“I’m genuinely delighted to see our relationship with MENTA grow into an Affiliate Partnership. Supporting local businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk is something I care deeply about, both personally and professionally. Menta’s values align perfectly with our own, and this partnership allows us to share our experience, be present within the business community and provide real, practical support rather than just transactional finance. Norwich and the wider East Anglian region have played a huge part in our journey, and it feels right to continue investing our time and energy here while also supporting businesses nationally through our wider partner network.”
For Chatsbrook, East Anglia is not simply a location, it is central to the firm’s identity. From its base in Ketteringham, the business has built long-standing relationships with local entrepreneurs, family-run firms and growing SMEs, while also extending its reach through partnerships across the country.
This balance of strong local roots and national capability is a defining feature of Chatsbrook’s approach. While the firm works with clients and partners throughout the UK, it remains deeply committed to supporting the East Anglian business community, believing that sustainable growth is built through trusted relationships, clear advice and access to the right resources at the right time.
MENTA’s extensive work supporting businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk makes them a natural strategic partner. By combining MENTA’s enterprise support network with Chatsbrook’s whole-of-market finance expertise, the partnership creates a joined-up pathway that helps businesses move forward with confidence.
As part of the collaboration, Chatsbrook will feature MENTA within its Strategic Partner section and work together on shared initiatives designed to increase engagement, knowledge sharing and opportunity for SMEs across the region.
The partnership reflects a shared ambition to support businesses in a way that is personal, practical and rooted in real experience, helping local enterprises thrive while remaining connected to a wider national network.
About Chatsbrook
Chatsbrook is an award-winning independent finance brokerage providing tailored finance solutions for private individuals and businesses across the UK. With a strong focus on relationship-led advice, Chatsbrook works with a broad network of local and national partners to connect clients with the most suitable lending opportunities from across the marketplace.
Proudly based in Ketteringham, just outside Norwich, at the former home of Team Lotus, Chatsbrook has deep roots in Norfolk and the wider East Anglian region. While operating nationally, the firm remains committed to supporting local business growth through practical guidance, clear advice and long-term partnerships across sectors including construction, vehicle finance, plant and machinery, and specialist asset-based lending.
Chatsbrook’s partner network is available here.
About MENTA
MENTA is a not-for-profit enterprise support organisation helping start-ups, sole traders and SMEs to start, grow and thrive. Working across Norfolk and Suffolk, MENTA provides practical business advice, mentoring, events and programmes designed to build confidence, capability and sustainable growth within the local business community.
With a strong focus on people-led support, MENTA works closely with trusted partners to ensure businesses have access to the right expertise and resources at every stage of their journey.
More information can be found at https://menta.org.uk/