Responsible Finance welcomes the Minister’s recent announcements for a Development Bank of Wales and will work in partnership to further the success of businesses and local economies. Responsible Finance members in Wales contribute significantly to local… Continue reading
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Matt Smith, Key Fund CEO: Social Enterprises are not just for Christmas, they’re for life. Give them a chance
It’s that time of year when It’s A Wonderful Life is constantly on repeat. George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart, has given up his dreams. On his way to his honeymoon, he witnesses a run on… Continue reading
Autumn Statement must support access to finance for hard-working families
On Wednesday, 23rd November, the Chancellor will give his autumn statement. His options for manoeuvre are limited, with global economic turbulence on the rise and the Institute of Fiscal Studies warning that the Chancellor will need… Continue reading
Responsible Finance Autumn Statement respresentation
Responsible Finance have submitted their Autumn Statement representation calling on HM Treasury to: increase focus on access to finance recognise the impact of the responsible finance sector enable the use of Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) on Community Investment… Continue reading
CIC press release: CIC calls for better local data to help tackle household debt
A new report from the Community Investment Coalition (CIC) is calling for radical action to tackle local debt ‘hot spots’ across the UK. The report, ‘The Distribution of Consumer Credit Debt in Leicester’ specifically looks at… Continue reading
Responsible Finance Launches in Wales by Jennifer Tankard, CEO
I was delighted to attend the launch of Responsible Finance in Wales at the Welsh Senedd on Wednesday, 12th October and would like to thank Jane Hutt AM for sponsoring and hosting the event. We launched… Continue reading
Launch of Responsible Finance in Wales
Responsible Finance, the association representing responsible finance lenders across the United Kingdom, officially launched in Wales at the Senedd, Cardiff Bay on Wednesday 12th October 2016. The event was hosted by Jane Hutt, Assembly Member for Vale of Glamorgan,… Continue reading
Environment Journal: The Power of Green Finance
Community-owned energy schemes all over Wales exist thanks to Responsible Finance member Robert Owen Community Banking. Today’s feature in Environment Journal magazine describes how affordable loans, technical advice and mentoring from ROCB’s community energy fund have… Continue reading
CIC blog: 2015 Closure of National Westminster Bank in Dulverton
Introduction The following account (under the heading ‘Timeline of the branch closure’) was delivered to the Community Investment Coalition (CIC) by Nick Thwaites, Mayor and Chairman Dulverton Town Council and West Somerset District Councillor. It depicts… Continue reading
Access to Finance for Small Businesses…..How to Mend a Broken Market
Following the financial crisis the number of SMEs in the UK has risen. In 2014 there were over 5 million SMEs accounting for 99.9% of all UK businesses. Competition in providing financial services to small businesses… Continue reading