Seven sweet treats to make your Easter complete

Join us on an Easter egg hunt this year to find the tastiest treats from seven small businesses across the UK that have flourished thanks to your lending. Whether you’re a fruity chocolate lover, a fudge fanatic or crave something nutty, our selection below will have something to suit all taste buds.

1. Rich and nutty treats from West Wales

Our hunt begins in a sweet shop in West Wales, a place nutty chocolate fans will love. In 2013, Nom Nom Chocolates took over an abandoned chocolate factory and has since grown to become Wales’ leading luxury chocolate manufacturer. On our hunt we found an array of delicious flavours, such as peanut butter and roasted hazelnut – yum! The sweets company purchased new machinery using their Funding Circle loan.

2. Make your own in East Wales

Next stop is Black Mountain Gold Chocolates just down the road in East Wales, where you can make your very own Easter sweets. The company owners are chocolate extraordinaires and teach chocolate making and tasting workshops. From ‘one to one’ sessions to master chocolatier courses, there are classes to suit all age groups and abilities. Black Mountain Gold were able to increase production after borrowing £15,480 from over 200 investors in July 2014.

3. Milk chocolate from Lancashire

From Wales we’re heading to Lancashire in search of milk chocolate bunnies. Beech’s Fine Chocolates create the tastiest Milk Chocolate Bunny Family, which is the perfect treat to share with the entire household over the holiday. The company, who have been producing quality treats since the 1920’s, have also featured in the BBC programme ‘Who’s the Boss.’ Beech’s Fine Chocolates were able to keep up with the high demand after borrowing £250,000 in January 2016.

4. Fruity flavours from Leeds

The next stop on our hunt is one for the fruity chocolate enthusiasts. Lauden Chocolate, based in Leeds, is run by a passionate husband and wife team who produce unique and delicious chocolates that look just as good as they taste. Flavours include mediterranean orange, sour cherry, passionfruit, and lychee & rose. The duo were able to launch new and innovative chocolate bars after borrowing over £41,000 through Funding Circle.

5. A treat for the little ones in York

From Leeds we’re heading to York to find the perfect treat for the little ones. With a choice of milk or white chocolate, these handmade chocolate Rabbit Lollies from Choc affair are a great choice for kids. Choc affair also supply a range of flavoured chocolate bars such as our favourite, Raspberry & Rose. The confectionery company were able to move to a larger premises after borrowing from Funding Circle investors in 2013.

6. Dairy-free Easter eggs from Reading

The next destination on our hunt is a sweet shop in Reading, where you can find award-winning dairy free chocolate. Moo Free, a leading manufacturer of dairy free and gluten free chocolates, produce the ultimate Easter eggs that are a must try this year. The company, which sells its products in Tesco and Ocado, were able to hire more staff after borrowing through Funding Circle back in 2013.

7. Fudge from Suffolk

And finally, if you’re more of a fudge fanatic, then our last stop is for you. Yum Yum Tree Fudge, based in Suffolk, is run by a dedicated family of fudge makers who strive to make the best fudge in the UK – they were even featured on the BBC Good Food Show! The skilled team produce a scrumptious collection of flavours such as mango, sea-salted caramel and mint chocolate chip. Yum Yum Tree Fudge were able to improve their facilities after borrowing over £128,000 in January 2017.

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