The UK’s ethical “responsible finance” sector lent £200 million to 40,000 businesses, social enterprises and individuals in 2019, creating and protecting 13,800 jobs, according to new figures published in our Annual Industry Report today. Continue reading
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Interview with ethical, sustainable and award winning textiles manufacturer, Kalopsia – podcast
In one of the worst-offending industries for landfill and modern slavery, Kalopsia proves you can make products more ethically and minimise environmental impact. A batch manufacturer of textiles, apparel and accessories, Kalopsia is a social enterprise… Continue reading
Responsible finance providers have a long and proven track record – the next Government must invest in them
Responsible Finance, the voice of the responsible finance industry, sets out their Manifesto for the 2019 General Election. The responsible finance industry works to promote prosperity and address inequality by empowering people to take control of their financial… Continue reading
Good growth for cities is bolstered by the responsible finance industry
SMEs in all regions of the UK need access to finance so they can contribute to local regeneration, employment, innovation and social cohesion. By providing finance to underserved and excluded SMEs, responsible finance providers create a… Continue reading
Scaling Up Community Investment in the UK Report welcomed
A new report sets out how responsible finance providers – enterprise-lending community development finance institutions – could increase their lending to £250 million annually to underserved small businesses if the right support is in place. Continue reading
£50 million milestone for BCRS
Responsible Finance member BCRS Business Loans has surpassed a landmark £50 million of lending since 2002, and supported 1,450 small and medium sized businesses across the West Midlands. Continue reading
Open for Entries NOW – The Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards 2019/20
The 2019/20 Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards are open for entries from responsible finance providers and their clients now. We are delighted to be partnering with the Citi Foundation once again to bring the global Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards… Continue reading
Glasgow Wood Recycling’s Peter Lavelle – a sustainable social enterprise success story
Glasgow Wood Recycling has prevented over four thousand of tonnes of wood from being wasted, has provided exceptional training to hundreds of people and has 19 employees and 45 volunteers. In this episode, Peter Lavelle covers engaging and looking after volunteers, securing appropriate customers, staying true to your values, winning the Citi Microentreprenuership Award for Sustainability and working with a responsible finance provider. Continue reading
Queen’s speech: in these chaotic times it is vital not to lose sight of issues crucial to people and place
People and place are key foundations in the Government’s Industrial Strategy, and sustainable economic development is central to this. The UK is transitioning to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in response to the burgeoning… Continue reading
Fredericks becomes signatory to Investing in Women Code
Responsible Finance member, Fredericks Foundation, has been announced as a code signatory to the Investing in Women Code. Continue reading