Education Finance Solutions
Infrastructure Upgrades
New classrooms, modular buildings, and school renovations
Technology Investments
Interactive whiteboards, laptops, and digital learning tools
Sustainability Projects
LED lighting, renewable energy installations, and heating upgrades
Specialist Educational Equipment
Science labs and sports facilities
FLEXIBLE FUNDING
for schools and academies
Schools, academies and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) face increasing pressure to expand capacity, upgrade facilities, and invest in modern technology – all while navigating tight budgets and rising operational costs.
PROVEN TRACK RECORD
Our flexible finance provides tailored financial solutions, enabling to secure essential assets and infrastructure without significant upfront expenditure.
EDUCATION
partners FOR growth
Fast tracked project delivery
Securing government funding can be a lengthy and uncertain process, delaying essential projects for months or even years. With funding available immediately, projects can begin without financial setbacks, ensuring students and staff benefit from modern, well-equipped learning environments without unnecessary waiting.
Compliance made simple
Navigating the financial and legal frameworks for school funding can be complex, particularly with changes in financial regulations like IFRS16. Traditionally, leasing in the education sector was restricted due to accounting rules that required Department for Education (DfE) or Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) approval.
However, with IFRS16 updates, academies and MATs can now enter into finance lease agreements for an approved list of assets without additional ESFA approval.
Maintain financial stability
Large upfront investments can strain school budgets, limiting resources for teaching, operations, and unexpected expenses. Our flexible funding allows schools to spread costs over time, ensuring predictable, manageable payments that align with funding cycles. This approach protects cash flow while enabling investment in classroom expansion, technology, and sustainability projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I integrate SAF Solutions into my proposal or tender process?
Yes. SAF Solutions can be included directly within your proposal, showing how your solution can be delivered through affordable monthly payments. This makes your offer more attractive to budget-conscious educational clients.
Can I integrate SAF Solutions into my proposal or tender process?
Yes. SAF Solutions can be included directly within your proposal, showing how your solution can be delivered through affordable monthly payments. This makes your offer more attractive to budget-conscious educational clients.
Do I need to have a formal partnership with SAF Solutions to offer their finance?
No formal partnership is required to get started, but regular collaboration can lead to co-branded proposals, quicker turnarounds, and access to marketing support. SAF is always open to forming strategic supplier relationships.
Do I need to have a formal partnership with SAF Solutions to offer their finance?
No formal partnership is required to get started, but regular collaboration can lead to co-branded proposals, quicker turnarounds, and access to marketing support. SAF is always open to forming strategic supplier relationships.
Will using finance affect how schools perceive my company?
On the contrary—it usually strengthens your offer. By giving clients the option to finance, you position your company as solution-oriented and supportive of their financial constraints. It also shows that you're aligned with their long-term success.
Will using finance affect how schools perceive my company?
On the contrary—it usually strengthens your offer. By giving clients the option to finance, you position your company as solution-oriented and supportive of their financial constraints. It also shows that you're aligned with their long-term success.
Can SAF Solutions help with public sector procurement compliance?
Yes. SAF Solutions is experienced in working with academies, MATs, and local authorities, ensuring that finance packages comply with Department for Education (DfE) guidelines and public procurement rules.
Can SAF Solutions help with public sector procurement compliance?
Yes. SAF Solutions is experienced in working with academies, MATs, and local authorities, ensuring that finance packages comply with Department for Education (DfE) guidelines and public procurement rules.
Is this suitable for large projects or just small ones?
Both. Whether you're supplying £5,000 in classroom technology or £500,000 in modular buildings, SAF Solutions can scale their finance solutions accordingly. This flexibility lets you pursue a wider range of opportunities with confidence.
Is this suitable for large projects or just small ones?
Both. Whether you're supplying £5,000 in classroom technology or £500,000 in modular buildings, SAF Solutions can scale their finance solutions accordingly. This flexibility lets you pursue a wider range of opportunities with confidence.