A full page feature in today’s Observer newspaper demonstrates the impact of personal-lending CDFIs. With 14.2 million people now financially vulnerable, it says our work is more vital than ever.
The article includes a profile of Kathryn Smart, a customer of our member Fair Finance; summarises the history of CDFIs in the UK (and the USA) and refers to MPs including Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Kevin Hollinrake, co-chair of the all-party parliamentary group on fair business banking, who have urged the Chancellor to back CDFIs.
It includes commentary and quotes from Responsible Finance CEO, Theodora Hadjimichael. Read the article here.
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- Media / journalists: Responsible Finance, our members and clients have featured in TV, radio, national and regional newspapers, magazines, online and in podcasts.
- We can offer interviews, comment and case studies about access to finance / affordable credit / financial inclusion / debt, relating to businesses, social enterprises and people. Please contact [email protected] // 07904 272 200 to request interviews and case studies.