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Rowing Success

Published by Jerry Rihll, Aug 2025

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Bricks sponsored the winning boat in this year’s NOMAN Ocean Rowing Race, between Barcelona and Ibiza. NOMAN is a charity that aims to raise awareness of HPV-related cancers and the need for gender-neutral vaccination to eliminate the virus globally.

Pictured are Chris Bentley, Neil Hitt, Nick Sprague and Ian Dunstan.

Our four-man crew, including Bricks co-founder and investor Nick Sprague, started the gruelling 200-mile rowing race from Barcelona on July 14 and arrived 64 hours later in Ibiza.

Experience, standing by you

Founded in 2014 with over 90 years of combined property, finance and legal expertise, the Bricks Finance team help local people to access finance easily and quickly by offering bespoke lending using their own funds as well as those from investors.

Clive Banks

founder and investor

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Will Michelmore

founder and investor

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Jerry Rihll

founder and investor

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Nicholas Shepherd

head of lending

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Harriet Constable

lending officer

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Jenny Pomroy

finance manager

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What our customers say

"Bricks Finance offered personal attention, swift approval, and clear communication. We felt supported throughout the entire process."

Mark, Property Developer

Thank you for partnering with us on this project. It's been great to have had a knowledgeable funder who understood the project and allowed us to get on with doing what we do."

John & Sam, Property Development

Loans

I wanted a reasonable fixed rate of return with low risk. I like the way my money is combined with money from the other investors, the founders and their families to diversify the risk and to make loans in the South West."

Mrs B, Lyme Regis

Investment

It has been fantastic working with you all and we’ve appreciated your advice, support and efficiency throughout."

Vicki and Peter, Property Development

Loans

I invested because I trust the people behind Bricks and they are able to give me a much better rate of return than my bank. I like their business model and the way they focus on providing support for local businesses in the region which they know and understand.”

Mr R, Senior Partner with a Global Law Firm

Investment

I invested in Bricks over four years ago and have increased my investment several times since. The fixed rate of return is far better than anything available with the high street banks and I like to see where my money is being invested."

Mr A, Exeter

Investment

I love the fact that my money is being used constructively on projects throughout the South West and that I can see the tangible benefits that Bricks offers to both borrowers and investors."

Stephen, Exeter

Investment

We became investors in 2019 and invested more this year because we get a far better rate of interest and regular interest payments.”

Jeff and Karen, Exeter

Investment

Congratulations for the help you are giving to West Country businesses and your good stewardship of the investment funds.”

Peter and Gillian, Devon

Investment

The final part of my land assembly purchase has now completed. You made the whole financing aspect so easy from start to finish. Thank you all so much."

Ady, Loan For Land

Intermediaries

I'm so happy and want to thank you with all my heart - you have enabled me to buy the property of my dreams!"

Chloe, Property Loan

Loans

We cannot thank you enough for helping get this over the line and the life-changing opportunities that are now on the horizon"

Jill, Property Finance

Loans

Thank you again so much for being completely brilliant. Thank goodness there are people like you, Clive, Will, Jerry and Lyn out there."

Tracey, Home Finance

Intermediaries

Personally, I found the service from Bricks 11/10 in every aspect, and I would highly recommend."

Oli, Property Developer

Devon

Loans

Thank you so much for everything you have done to help us secure this purchase. We are finally looking forward to a good night's sleep now!"

Stuart and Emma, Dream Home Purchase

Devon

Intermediaries

This would not have been possible without your support and faith in us to deliver the project. Bricks Finance took the time to understand it. It has made an amazing difference to our lives."

Nick, Solar Energy Park

Somerset

Intermediaries

This is our second deal and again we have achieved the first drawdown within 6 weeks from start to finish which is impressive!"

Richard, Finance Broker

Bristol

Intermediaries

Being able to purchase the site would not have been possible without the backing of Bricks."

Darren, Land Purchase

Monmouthshire

Intermediaries

Bricks have given me the support I needed to do this. I couldn’t be happier to see it going up before my very eyes."

Russ, Beach House Development

Cornwall

Loans

When the guys from Bricks say they are going to back you they do, and it has been a real pleasure partnering with them on this project."

Matt, Property Development

Devon

Loans

I was really pleased with how quickly I had access to finance. I would recommend them to anyone looking to raise finance."

Jon, Property Development

Somerset

Loans

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