Responsible Finance member, Fredericks Foundation, has been announced as a code signatory to the Investing in Women Code. Continue reading
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Affordable Credit Challenge Prize: cash to develop innovative fintech partnerships
The Affordable Credit Challenge will support partnerships between UK community lenders and fintechs to develop innovative technological solutions that will increase access to affordable, responsible credit. Continue reading
BEF’s £31m boost to regional economy
BEF’s new 2018-19 Social Impact report demonstrates its lending has had an enormous, positive effect for businesses, individuals and communities. Continue reading
MoneyWeek praises Community Investment Tax Relief
MoneyWeek’s David C Stevenson says Community Investment Tax Relief (CITR) is a “practical and tax-efficient way for investors with a social conscience to help struggling communities.” Stevenson describes how the scheme, which it says is “admirable”… Continue reading
Cannock-based stainless steel firm secures MEIF finance
A Cannock-based manufacturer of stainless steel metal components has received £60,000 from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF). Run by father and son team Nigel and Jake Mason, Stainless Metal Solutions Ltd (SMS) secured the finance… Continue reading
School’s out for the summer – but what happens to struggling families?
The summer holidays bring extra financial costs to families, and for those who are already struggling it can lead them to take out exploitative high cost credit. Responsible finance providers help families to smooth fluctuations in… Continue reading
CITR: A tax relief which benefits society, with Katy Ford
Katy gives examples of the businesses which are now thriving thanks to a loan and support from Foundation East; describes how CITR, Community Investment Tax Relief, works (and how Foundation East has attracted investment); and gives her views on how responsible finance providers should innovate and collaborate. Continue reading
Podcast: How Open Banking could enable financial inclusion
What is Open Banking and how can it help people who are financially vulnerable and financially excluded, including people who are unbanked? How can it enable Responsible Finance providers and what should they be thinking about? Faith Reynolds explains in our latest podcast episode. Continue reading
Responsible Finance’s 2019 Manifesto
Following elections to the European Parliament, intensive negotiations are now underway about the allocation of key portfolios and future priorities. Climate change is one issue likely to get increased attention with the rise of MEPs from… Continue reading
Let’s Do Business Finance: boosting employment and the local economy
Let’s Do Business Finance (LDBF) is a leading provider of business advice, training and access to finance. Whether starting-up or expanding a business, the organization exists to grow the local economy by supporting businesses and increasing… Continue reading