The UK’s ethical “responsible finance” sector grew by 8% (£19 million) in 2018, according to new figures published today. Responsible finance providers helped tens of thousands of financially vulnerable people to avoid borrowing from high-interest lenders.… Continue reading
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Key Scottish influencers meet to discuss targeted approaches to financial exclusion in Scotland
Responsible Finance, Carnegie UK Trust and Scotcash are bringing together a high-level group of influencers on 11th December at the Scottish Parliament to discuss ‘tackling financial exclusion in Scotland – what more can be done?’. The… Continue reading
BBC One: A Matter of Life and Debt
Many of our members and their clients were featured in the latest series of The BBC’s documentary series about credit unions and responsible lenders across the country. It told the stories of people whose lives have… Continue reading
Finalists revealed in UK’s most exciting and generous awards for micro and social entrepreneurs
07.12.2018 An organic beeswax alternative to single-use plastic, a thriving city centre village of enterprises created from upcycled shipping containers and a glamping site where people can relax in a Mongolian-style yurt are three of the… Continue reading
European-wide collaboration and partnership announced
New mandate for cross-European collaboration agreed 04 December 2018 Organisations representing microfinance organisations sign partnership agreement The Microfinance Centre, a resource centre and network uniting 112 organisations across 36 countries of Europe, Central Asia and beyond,… Continue reading
Responsible finance providers are role models for how to treat customers who experience vulnerability
17% of UK adults have low financial capability, 30% have low financial resilience, 19% of consumers say a major life event has happened to them or their partner in the last 12 months and 5% of… Continue reading
Black Country commercial refurbishment company receives funding boost from MEIF
A leading Black Country based company which refurbishes commercial premises has secured a £30,000 cash injection from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) through WM Small Business Loans fund manager, BCRS Business Loans. Lanesfield Services Ltd… Continue reading
Podcast: Jo Hercberg, The Real Junk Food Project Sheffield
The social entrepreneur saving tonnes of great food from being wasted Our popular podcast is back for the Autumn and we hope you’ll enjoy this brand new episode. Jo Hercberg founded and runs The Real Junk… Continue reading
Cannock-based GHO Pressings eyes growth after MEIF funding
A Cannock-based metal pressing and tooling company has growth firmly in its sight after securing funding from the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF). After receiving a £40,000 investment from MEIF, WM Small Business Loans, from fund… Continue reading
Community Investment Coalition: Inclusive access to finance for enterprise
The UK is one of the most powerful financial centres in the world, yet financial exclusion remains a significant issue. Ethnic minority businesses are estimated to contribute £25 to £32 billion to the UK economy per… Continue reading