Tag: Charity Bank

Charity Bank Launches 2023–2024 Social Impact Report

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank is proud to launch its 2023–2024 Social Impact Report. This interactive digital report showcases how their  lending and savings continue to drive meaningful change across the UK.  This is the news article below: Over the past two years, we’ve strengthened our focus on underserved communities, backed organisations responding to the cost-of-living crisis, and broadened our green finance efforts. This report charts our progress against the priorities set out in our 2023–2027 Strategy for Impact, namely, inclusive finance, environmental sustainability and community resilience, and celebrates the tangible outcomes made…

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Charity Bank Wins Top Honour at NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank has been named the winner of the Social Investment Pioneer Award at the 2025 NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates their bold, innovative, and high-impact approach to social finance. This honour comes at a time of record-breaking impact for Charity Bank. In 2024, they approved £85.4 million in new loans – their highest level ever – supporting 104 charities and social enterprises tackling some of the UK’s most urgent challenges, including homelessness, mental health, education, and environmental sustainability. Importantly, 77% of their lending reached the UK’s most deprived communities, and £23.3 million was directed to diverse-led organisations…

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Charity Bank Launches New Energy Savings Tool for Housing Providers

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank is proud to announce the launch of a new digital energy savings tool, developed in partnership with Energy Saving Trust, designed to help social housing providers and charities improve the energy efficiency of their residential properties. The energy saving tool offers tailored, impartial advice and generates a personalised report with an action plan. Whether they’re looking to retrofit homes, install renewable technologies, or simply reduce energy costs, this tool empowers housing providers to make decisions that support a greener future. It guides users through three simple steps to…

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Charity Bank Reports Record Lending and Expands Impact

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank, the ethical bank dedicated to supporting charities and social enterprises, has announced its annual results for the year ended 31 December 2024, highlighting a year of record lending, strong financial performance, and deepening social impact. In 2024, Charity Bank approved a record £85.4 million in new loans and disbursed £70 million to 104 charities and social enterprises across the UK. The bank’s net loan portfolio grew to £331 million, up from £285 million in 2023. The bank reported a net profit of £4.9 million. Deposits increased by 13% to £387.2 million, reflecting growing public confidence in values-driven…

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Charity Bank Appoints Yashmin Harun BEM and Prashant Solanky to Bolster Impact Strategy

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank is delighted to announce the addition of two new Non-Executive Directors, Yashmin Harun BEM and Prashant Solanky. Their wealth of experience and commitment to social change will significantly enhance the bank’s strategy, which is driven by social impact and aims to address societal challenges.   Yashmin Harun BEM is the founding Chair of the Muslimah Sports Association (MSA), a charity that aims to empower Muslim women through sports. Yashmin also serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at British Fencing, an elected Director at the London FA, a member…

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