Opportunity
Since opening in 1975, Branston Golf & Country Club has grown into a well-established leisure destination for Burton-on-Trent and the surrounding community. The club offers a championship golf course alongside health club and spa facilities, including a sauna, steam room, salt room and outdoor hot tub.
In recent years, the estate has expanded to include a purpose-built conference, dining and wedding venue, as well as three outdoor flood-lit padel tennis courts. As the club continued to invest in its facilities and leisure offering, restructuring its existing borrowing became an important step in supporting its long-term plans.
Challenges
- Restructuring existing borrowing to create a more suitable long-term funding structure
- Securing a refinance facility aligned with the club’s operational strategy
- Ensuring the funding supported continued investment in facilities and services
- Maintaining financial flexibility while the club progressed its future development plans
Bespoke Finance
- Worked closely with Branston Golf & Country Club’s leadership team to understand their long-term plans for the site
- Structured a £3.3m refinance facility designed to strengthen the club’s financial position
- Supported the business in securing funding through Metro Bank
- Ensured the funding structure aligned with operational needs and future development plans
- Helped progress the transaction smoothly while maintaining focus on the club’s growth strategy
Outcomes
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The club’s long-term commercial growth and sustainability were strengthened. -
The refinance package provided greater flexibility as the business continues to develop its facilities.
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Members and guests will benefit from continued investment in leisure and hospitality facilities.
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The investment created a strong platform for future growth and further expansion.
