Empowering Small Businesses Through Funding & Mentorship

At the heart of every community lies a spirit of giving and togetherness. We invite you to join us in making a difference, one step at a time, as we strive to build a brighter future for all.

Who we are

At The Cherry Tree Trust, we believe small and micro-businesses are the backbone of economic growth in Barbados. Since 2011, our privately funded charity has provided unsecured, low-interest loans and dedicated mentorship to help entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain their businesses.

We are not just a funding source, we are a partner in your journey.

About Us

What we do

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Cherry Tree Lending

Many entrepreneurs face rejection from traditional banks due to a lack of collateral or business history. We remove those barriers by offering affordable, unsecured loans to qualified small business owners.

Mentorship That Drives Success

Every beneficiary is matched with an experienced mentor from day one, offering strategic advice, industry insights, and valuable connections to help businesses thrive.

Meet the Team

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    A Sound Journey: Wellness, Mentorship, and Growth

    Starting SoundBath Haven Barbados was a dream rooted in healing. I wanted to offer floating sound baths, an experience where people float in pools, surrounded by sound, to relax, release, and restore their energy.

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    Funshine Sno-cones: Reviving Nostalgia, One Cup at a Time

    Funshine Sno-cones is Barbados’ first brick-and-mortar sno-cone parlour, created to revive the joy and nostalgia of a beloved Barbadian childhood treat. With fun flavours, plus boozy options for adults, we are bringing back old memories while making new ones.

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    Lighting the Way Forward with Support from the Trust

    When I decided to expand Summit Media and Event Rentals, I knew it would mean new equipment, a bigger space, and rebranding. But I did not want to stretch the business too thin.

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Why It Matters

By supporting small businesses, we are:

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Creating local jobs

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Strengthening communities

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Driving sustainable economic growth

Get Involved

You can help transform lives and communities

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Donating to fund small business loans

Become a Donor
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Mentoring an entrepreneur

Become a Mentor
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Volunteer to help make progress happen

Become a Volunteer

Contact Us

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We cannot wait to hear from you!