Phone
01732 441900

Charity Bank is a savings and loans bank with a mission to use money for good.

The Resilience and Recovery Loan Fund (RRLF) is a new fund for social enterprises and charities who are, as a result of COVID-19, experiencing disruptions to their cash flow. Big Issue Invest is one of the social investors assissting with the delivery of this fund. In order to apply, please visit Social Investment Business. 

We look to support our client's mission, have a deep interest in what they do and a team of regional managers who are there to help them find a solution to their funding needs.

Charity Bank is entirely owned by charitable foundations, trusts and social purpose organisations.

We lend to charities, social enterprises and other organisations where the loan is being used for a social purpose.

You can apply for loans up to £3.25 million. We work with other social lenders to provide larger loans.

Our Case Studies

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Group of people at Central YMCA
Central YMCA

Central YMCA is the world’s first YMCA, established in 1844, and a leading UK education, health and wellbeing charity. Their work includes creating alternatives to traditional education such as apprenticeships and study programmes, training fitness professionals who inspire communities, developing qualifications through an awarding organisation and helping people improve their health and wellbeing through the largest gym in central London. 

Duration
25 Years
Cost of capital
2.41%
Turnover
£11,000,000
Amount invested
£4,000,000
Investor
Charity Bank
  • Product type
    Secured loan

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Outside the Box cafe
Outside the Box

Outside the Box Café is an inclusive community café based in Ilkley, Bradford. Their mission is to enable young people and adults who have learning disabilities to have more fulfilled, independent and healthier lives. 

Duration
20 years
Cost of capital
4.25%
Turnover
£500,000+
Amount invested
£266,000
Investor
Charity Bank
  • Product type
    Secured loan

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Trust Links
Trust Links

Trust Links is a local independent charity for wellbeing and mental health based in South East Essex. Here's how a secured loan from Charity Bank helped them take on a community asset to grow their services.

Duration
25 years
Cost of capital
5.75%
Turnover
£880,720
Amount invested
£150,000
Investor
Charity Bank
  • Product type
    Secured loan