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.
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.
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.
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.
Vinelife Church is a faith-based organisation. We took on a secured loan to diversify their income and carry on serving their community.
Furniture is a furniture re-use charity that supports lower income families. It used social investment to purchase a permanent base.