Tag: Charity Bank

Charity Bank reports record lending and strong financial performance in 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank has reported another year of record lending and continued growth in its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2025, reinforcing its role as a leading provider of values-driven finance to charities, social enterprises and impact-led organisations across the UK. In 2025, Charity Bank approved a record £96.6 million in new loans, up from £86.0 million in 2024 and £68.7 million in 2023, demonstrating sustained growth in demand for mission-aligned finance. Over the past decade, Charity Bank has expanded its lending portfolio by more than 500%, reflecting both rising need across the social sector and its proven…

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Charity Bank Receives King’s Award for Enterprise

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, one of the UK’s most prestigious business awards. Announced today (Wednesday 6 May), Charity Bank has received a King’s Award for Enterprise in 2026, recognising its outstanding achievement in sustainability. Founded in 2001 and based in Tonbridge, Kent, Charity Bank uses its savers’ money to provide loans to UK charities and other organisations working to drive positive social change – bringing benefits for people, communities, and the environment. Ed Siegel, CEO at Charity Bank said “We…

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Charity Bank Wins Specialist Lender of the Year at NACFB Broker Partner Awards 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank has been crowned Specialist Lender of the Year at the 2025 NACFB Broker Partner Awards. This accolade recognises our unique approach to lending and our commitment to supporting charities and social enterprises nationwide.  The NACFB Awards celebrate the best in commercial finance, with over 428 entries from more than 100 lenders across 23 categories. Charity Bank stood out for its purpose-driven model – combining financial expertise with a social mission to create lasting impact in communities across the UK.  Nathan Whitaker, Director of Business Development & Borrower Experience,…

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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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