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‘To build back better’ we need a new economic and social model to replace the one that preceded the crisis. Because before the crisis hit, our communities were in trouble.’ Responsible Finance welcomes Danny Kruger MP’s… Continue reading

As of 30th August 2020, CDFIs have approved £38.9 million of CBILS-backed loans for 518 small businesses and microenterprises.

The RF Fund was established in 2012 with two key objectives: to capitalise community development finance institutions (CDFIs) so they could lever further investment and scale up their economic and social impact; and to grow and support private-sector jobs and economic prosperity in places dependent on the public sector following the 2008 financial crisis. This Impact Report demonstrates it has achieved both objectives and exceeded the Government’s ambitious targets for businesses and jobs supported, while also unlocking millions of pounds of further private capital. Continue reading

Four firms awarded £7,500 prizes in microentrepreneurship awards celebrating their success and support from responsible finance providers A business launched to make the world accessible to disabled travelers, a plastic-free zero waste store which has revitalised… Continue reading

As of 6th July 2020, Responsible Finance can confirm that our members have approved £24.6 million of loans for 394 small businesses and microenterprises through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.

As of 22nd June 2020, Responsible Finance can confirm that our members have approved £23 million of loans for 377 small businesses and microenterprises through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.

As of 8th June 2020, Responsible Finance can confirm that our members have approved £20.8 million of loans for 356 small businesses and microenterprises through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.

As of 25th May 2020, Responsible Finance can confirm that our members have approved £18.5 million of loans for 333 small businesses and microenterprises through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.