Tag: Unity Trust Bank

Unity Trust Bank has launched a new green tariff for loans supporting organisations taking actions to improve energy efficiency and pursue a low carbon future. The tariff is available to new and existing customers and will provide beneficial lending terms to those looking to reduce the environmental footprint of their buildings. It’s also suitable for organisations that have already achieved high levels of energy efficiency. The £100m ringfenced finance is for eligible energy savings and carbon reduction projects such as low carbon heating, improved insulation, small scale renewable energy and…

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Unity Trust Bank’s grant programme has returned for a second year – and this time a total of £50,000 will be distributed through 10 awards of £5,000. Launched on Monday 1st September, eligible customers are invited to apply for funding to support projects and activities that deliver positive social, economic and environmental impact in their communities. Joshua Meek, Chief Impact Officer at Unity Trust Bank, said: “As a social impact bank, supporting worthwhile causes through grant making, fundraising, volunteering and charitable donations is an integral part of delivering inclusive growth…

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Unity Trust Bank has announced the appointment of Matt Conroy as its Head of Impact Propositions, as it continues to invest in services that enable customers to deliver positive change. Matt has more than 30 years’ experience working in commercial banking, including roles at Allied Irish Bank and Triodos Bank. He joined Unity in 2019 as a Relationship Manager and was appointed Regional Director for the South in 2022, where he oversaw significant growth in the bank’s lending to enable positive change. Reflective of the bank’s increasing investment in supporting…

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Unity Trust Bank, the award-winning UK social impact bank, has continued to deliver positive impact where it matters with its half-year results showing a record level of lending going into areas of high deprivation. Unity committed over £140m in funding in the first six months of 2025 (HY 24: £62.8m), with 59% (HY 24: 40%) directed towards disadvantaged communities. Additionally, 45% (HY 24: 26%) of Unity’s loans met the ABC of Enterprise Impact ‘C – Contribute to Solutions’ grade, meaning they actively addressed social or environmental challenges. Unity’s lending also…

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