This November, the Responsible Finance Annual Conference returns, bringing together the people and organisations working to build a fairer, more inclusive financial system.
This year is particularly special as we mark 25 years of Responsible Finance, celebrating how far the sector has come while looking firmly towards what comes next.
Across two and a half days, we’ll hear different perspectives, build relationships and consider how responsible finance can reach more people and businesses.
Registration is open now. Book your place
Sponsors and partners
We’re grateful for the support of the organisations helping us bring this year’s conference to life. Their support helps us bring together Responsible Finance members and the wider network of organisations working with our sector for a programme of learning, collaboration and connection.
What to expect
Our 2026 programme has been shaped by conversations with members, partners and supporters, bringing together the issues, opportunities and practical challenges facing responsible finance. From sharing experiences and learning from customers to exploring growth, partnerships and innovation, the sessions are designed to encourage useful conversations and help shape what comes next.
Explore the 2026 conference programme
From member-led learning on Monday to sector-wide discussions on Tuesday and practical workshops on Wednesday, explore what’s planned for our 25th anniversary conference.
View the conference programme > (PDF)
Session timings and speakers will be updated as arrangements are finalised.
Who should attend?
The conference is for people working across responsible finance and those who want to work with, invest in or better understand the sector.
Whether you’re a responsible finance provider, a partner or supporter, or someone interested in the role of fair and affordable finance in supporting people, businesses and communities, we’d love to have you with us in Manchester.
Tickets and registration
Registration is now open for Responsible Finance members and supporters, for partners and stakeholders joining us on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Your delegate fee includes the conference meals relevant to your ticket, including our 25th anniversary dinner on Tuesday evening. Full member conference tickets also include our informal members’ dinner on Monday evening.
- Responsible Finance member / supporter: full conference — £200 + VAT
Monday afternoon, Tuesday and Wednesday. Includes the exclusive members’ afternoon, informal dinner on Monday evening, conference dinner on Tuesday evening, and lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday - Responsible Finance member / supporter: Tuesday and Wednesday — £175 + VAT
Includes the conference dinner on Tuesday evening and lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday - Stakeholder: Tuesday and Wednesday — £250 + VAT
Includes the conference dinner on Tuesday evening and lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Tuesday evening conference dinner will begin with a welcome reception including two drinks per delegate. Additional drinks at both conference dinners can be purchased separately.
Book your place today
If you would like to book five or more places, are looking to book an additional place from a Responsible Finance member or supporter organisation, or have any other questions about registration, please contact us so we can help.
Registration is being managed on our behalf again this year by our trusted partners at Elite Events. Your invoice will be issued by them and will show their payment details rather than Responsible Finance’s.
Further information about accommodation, travel and the conference dinners will be provided through registration.
Book your conference place today
Our thanks to our 2026 conference sponsors
We’re hugely grateful to our conference sponsors for helping make the Responsible Finance Annual Conference 2026 possible.
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Lloyds Lloyds is a leading UK-based financial services group, providing a wide range of banking and financial services to retail and commercial customers. Its purpose is Helping Britain Prosper, with a focus on creating a more sustainable and inclusive future for people and businesses and using finance as a force for good. |
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Soar Soar is a complete cloud core banking platform for credit unions, CDFIs and community lenders in the UK. It brings together loan servicing, payments, arrears management, accounting, reporting and automation in one platform, on one contract, at published prices. Soar helps community lenders modernise their operations, reduce manual work and increase the impact they deliver. Today Soar supports 22+ clients, more than 50,000 members and over £150M in live lending, and is ISO 27001:2022 certified. |
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Triodos Bank Triodos Bank is a leading expert in sustainable banking. Since 1980, it has helped people and organisations use their money in ways that benefit people and nature. Its financial products support organisations working in ways that benefit people and the environment. |
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WPI Economics WPI Economics is an economics, data insights, policy and impact consultancy. It works with businesses, charities and government to turn evidence and analysis into better public policy and practical impact, with a focus on important social, environmental and economic issues. WPI Economics is also a certified B Corporation. As a certified B Corporation, WPI Economics is dedicated to supporting positive social change through its research. Working across the financial inclusion sector, it has helped organisations such as Fair4All Finance, Responsible Finance and the Post Office to demonstrate impact and make the case for change. |