The bank said the programme recognises the role of brokers in Allica’s growth and reflects the bank’s commitment to the UK’s business community by investing in the broker channel.

Allica will fund 50 places on a recognised Level 3 Certified Practitioner in Specialist Property Finance course, delivered by the Walbrook Institute of London (formerly the London Institute of Banking & Finance).

Alongside the funded qualification, Allica will also deliver a range of learning opportunities for broker partners through its sponsorship of the Specialist Finance Academy, a market update led by economist Trevor Williams, and a series of asset finance training events focused on financial analysis skills.

Nick Baker, CCO at Allica Bank (pictured above), commented: “Building out Allica's commercial finance proposition and becoming a multi-billion pound lender over the past five years has been a real privilege, and there's still so much to come.

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“Our broker community has been — and will always be — such an important part of the Allica story, so this is about showing our appreciation and giving back something meaningful.”

Rosalia Lazzara, CEO at Manuka Media, who will be delivering a social media masterclass as part of the programme, said: “I’m proud to be partnering with Allica Bank to mark its five-year milestone with an initiative that truly champions brokers.

“By hosting the upcoming webinar as part of this initiative, I’m excited to help equip brokers with knowledge and strategies that will empower them to raise the bar and level up their business.

“It’s inspiring to see a lender genuinely invest in its broker community, and I’m honoured to play a part in driving this positive change.”

Dominic Williams, regional director at ASC Finance for Business, added: “When Allica first opened its doors it filled a real gap — not just with its lending, but in how it treated us as brokers.

“Allica’s progressive policy in commercial finance was very welcome and as a result I think we provided one of their very first commercial lending clients, which all went through smoothly and gave a great first impression.

“This initiative shows what’s possible when a bank listens and encourages brokers to grow alongside them.”