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England Hockey and Sporting Assets have launched the first phase of the Pitch Together Fund in partnership with, and funding from, Sport England and a loan facility from Triodos Bank UK. Sporting Assets will manage the fund. The Pitch Together Fund has a strong focus on Artificial Grass Pitches – versatile, year-round facilities that benefit the wider community, providing places for local people to keep healthy and connected. The fund will support the refurbishment of pitches and ancillary facilities, all with the goal of delivering greater participation impact for individuals and communities through better quality, sustainable…

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New research from leading ethical bank Triodos Bank UK reveals the issues UK citizens want to see prioritised for investment in their local communities – as well as frustration and disconnect as to how these projects are chosen and funded. Polling of 2,000 adults across the UK has demonstrated a disconnect between mainstream banking and local priorities, as the majority of people (54%) say big banks “don’t care” about small communities. Meanwhile, only 29% think their bank supports positive change in their local area.  This is despite clear expectations that banks should be supporting positive change across the UK.…

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Headquartered in Fife, Akre was established by the Drysdale family in 2020 and has since constructed a state-of-the-art nursery – Akre Trees. The site, which has been farmed by the family for five generations, enables Akre to address both climate change and biodiversity loss through delivering scalable, high-integrity woodland creation projects. The £3.3m lending package will refinance an existing debt and support ongoing working capital requirements, as well as short-term business expansion plans. Akre is currently investing in improved irrigation systems and environmental control across its nursery operations in Fife,…

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Triodos Bank, a frontrunner in sustainable banking, has today introduced a refreshed brand that marks an exciting new step into the future – while staying firmly rooted in the pioneering purpose on which the bank was founded more than 45 years ago. The updated brand introduces a modern visual identity across all Triodos Bank platforms, with new colour palettes, expressive imagery and a renewed logo. Together, these elements aim to bring greater energy, warmth and clarity to the brand – reflecting the vibrancy, creativity and pioneering spirit of the organisations,…

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