CDFIs have a business model that is specifically designed to deliver financial and social returns. They are well placed to offer the ‘win-win’ the Church is looking for in terms of financial returns with a clear conscience. Continue reading
Archives for July 2013
Month: July 2013
CDFA welcomes church plans to put Wonga out of business
The Church of England plans to force payday lender out of business – by competing against it. CDFIs and credit unions provide the solution. Continue reading
Bank lending disclosure is good news for poor communities
Local lenders are celebrating a breakthrough in their campaign for fair access to finance across the UK, following the government’s announcement that banks will publish lending data from January. Continue reading
Money, mentoring and mission
A fitness fanatic achieves his business dream thanks to a Start-Up Loan Continue reading
UK social investment market grows to £202m
The UK social investment market has grown according to a new report that tracked intermedaries to 2012.